Branch Manager

GSF Car Parts; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

33 days leave incl. bank holidays

Flu vaccine

Health & wellbeing tools

Pension advice

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Financial wellbeing products

Volunteer leave

Training and career progression

Job summary

GSF Car Parts is seeking a high-caliber Branch Manager to lead the daily operations of the Slough branch, drive sales and service excellence, and manage stock movement. The role requires proven leadership, staff development, and a proactive approach to achieving KPI targets within a FMCG/automotive context.

You will manage a diverse team, set high standards, and collaborate with senior management on budgeting while ensuring health and safety compliance and outstanding customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing a diverse branch team.
• Proven management background with a track record of achieving KPI targets.
• Strong sales focus and customer service orientation; industry background desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and motivate the branch team.
• Set and monitor targets for individuals and ensure skills are developed.
• Work with Management Team on annual budget.
• Maintain inventory levels with Product Management to meet demand.
• Analyse and present management information as required.
• Use reports and data to support growth and improve performance.
• Ensure health and safety compliance at the branch.
• Oversee smooth day-to-day branch operations.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Team management

Sales focus

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Health & safety

Tools

MAM

Allicat

Job description

As a Branch Manager within GSF Car Parts, you will manage the day to day functions of the branch, ensuring branch teams are performing to the highest level and achieving KPI's through Sales and Service of products and managing stock movement.

Being the leader of the branch means that you will be proactive and positive towards branch and Company promotion and initiatives; leading on our aim to be the best supplier, employer and customer within our industry.

Main Duties Include

• Lead, manage and motivate the branch team
• Set and monitor targets for individual team members and ensure they are sufficiently skilled
• Work with Management Team to determine annual budget
• Liaise with the Product Management Department to ensure correct inventory levels with regards to type, quantity and quality to meet customer demand
• Compile, analyse and present management information as required
• Actively use Reports, EMI and phone data to support growth
• Ensure the Team is sufficiently skilled to maximise the return on incoming sales calls / counter sales
• Manage and be responsible for health and safety requirements of the branch in line with the company H&S Policy and any other HSE legislation
• Ensure the operational functions of the branch run smoothly

Working hours:

45 (average) hours Monday to Friday, including alternate Saturday working

About You

We are looking for a high level, experienced Branch Manager who will have a proven track record of staff development, previous management experience and a passion for sales. The ideal candidate will come from a FMCG background, or, desirably within the automotive industry.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Experience of managing and motivating a diverse team
• Smart, well-presented and of exceptional personal calibre
• Ability to set high standards
• Customer focussed, driven to achieve and willing to go the extra mile
• Dynamic and outgoing with high energy levels
• Confident and capable of leading by example
• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills
• Good communicator and self-aware
• Knowledge of MAM, Allicat is desirable however not essential

What we’ll offer:

Benefits at GSF Car Parts are designed to support all aspects of our team members life throughout their career. Whether that’s their health, wealth or everyday lifestyle, we are here for our team members and their loved ones and there is something for everyone! To name a few of our benefits we offer:

• Opportunity to earn a performance based bonus as part of this role
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Free flu vaccine
• Health & wellbeing tools
• Free support from pension experts
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounts from 100’s of household names including Asda, Nike & John Lewis
• A suite of financial wellbeing products including advances and savings schemes
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Training qualifications and career progression opportunities

About Us

At GSF Car Parts, we're not just supplying car parts, we're driving the future of the automotive aftermarket.

As the UK's fastest-growing motor factor, we've achieved more than 25% year-on-year growth for three consecutive years and continue to expand at an unrivalled pace. With over 215 branches nationwide and a state-of-the-art 500,000 sq ft National Distribution Centre, we're building a business that keeps thousands of workshops moving every day.

But what really sets us apart is our people.

We're a business that invests boldly, embraces innovation and empowers our teams to make a real difference. From industry-leading digital tools like Mastercat to our nationwide Servicesure garage network and partnerships with over 70 OE-quality brands, we're constantly challenging the status quo and finding better ways to serve our customers.

We're ambitious about where we're going and equally ambitious for the people who join us. Whether you're looking to develop your skills, progress your career or help shape the future of our industry, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an exciting time to join GSF Car Parts.

Make an impact. Grow with us. Do yourself proud!

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