Branch Manager

UK AAG Alliance Automotive UK CV Ltd; Newry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global brand

Discounts via AAG Benefits App

Career progression training

Pension advice

Health & wellbeing tools

Performance-based bonus potential

Discount on car parts

Job summary

NAPA Auto Parts - Commercial in the UK is seeking a Branch Manager to lead a busy CV parts branch, maximising sales while delivering first-class service to customers. You will have full autonomy locally and report to regional management, with support to develop the team and drive performance.

The ideal candidate has automotive industry experience, strong leadership and proven ability to meet targets, control costs, and maintain stock accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive industry and in a managerial role.
• Proven ability to lead a team and achieve sales targets.
• Excellent customer service and communication at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Achieve branch sales, margin, and targets.
• Ensure first-class service to all customers.
• Drive the branch team focusing on customer service and sales targets.
• Manage branch costs and stock including stock taking.
• Handle cash and key customer accounts.
• Support senior management in policy implementation.
• Maintain health and safety within the depot.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer relationship management

Communication skills

Sales

Stock control

Tools

Cataloguing software

MS Excel

Job description

NAPA Auto Parts - Commercial is a leading provider of premium parts, tools, and equipment catering specifically to commercial vehicle (CV) mechanics and repair professionals. Operating within the globally recognised NAPA network, which includes over 6,000 locations worldwide, NAPA Auto Parts UK & Ireland leverages a century of industry expertise and a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. With over 36 dedicated CV locations throughout the UK and Ireland, NAPA Auto Parts delivers an extensive range of products from top original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), OE-matched suppliers, and exclusive brands through NAPA Auto Parts - Commercial. These offerings serve CV repair centres, national retailers, and emergency service fleets, ensuring commercial vehicles are maintained to the highest standards.

Learn more at https://linktr.ee/napaautopartsuk_ireland.

We are currently looking for a Branch Manager to join our team. As Branch Manager your focus will be on maximising sales and achieving targets whilst ensuring first-class service to all our customers. In doing so you will have full autonomy within your branch and support from the local management team. The ideal candidate will already be working in the automotive industry and will have experience as a Branch Manager or will be an experienced Motor Factor Parts Advisor / Assistant Branch Manager looking for progression.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Achieving branch sales, margin, and targets.
• Ensuring first-class service to all our customers.
• Driving the branch team focusing on great customer service and communication whilst achieving sales and Promotional targets.
• Manage and control branch and running costs.
• Manage stock control, including stock taking and adjustments.
• Manage cash handling and control of specific customer accounts.
• Support the organisation’s senior management in implementing and maintaining policies and procedures.
• Communication to your team, key aims and objectives.
• Responsibility for the daily running of all aspects of the branch.
• Responsibility for maintaining health and safety within your depot.

To be successful in this role:

• Ability to manage and motivate a team to achieve objectives.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Experience in building and maintaining customer relationships.
• Experience with using online and windows based cataloguing systems.
• Ability to lead from the front and create a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Sales focused with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to multitask and distinguish between “urgent and important” tasks.
• Knowledge of the local areas and customer base would be a desired. (but not essential).

In return we offer:

• An opportunity to join a global brand and market leader.
• Exclusive discounts and cashback from 1000s of major retailers and grocers via the AAG Benefits App, including Tesco, Boots and Just Eat.
• Opportunities for career progression and bespoke training.
• Free pension advice from our standard pension provider.
• Free access to Health, Wellbeing and Financial tools.
• Potential to earn a performance based bonus, paid monthly.
• Discount on car parts.

Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.