Assistant Branch Manager

Genuine Parts Company; Ireland; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Structured career paths

Bespoke training

Job summary

NAPA Auto Parts UK & Ireland is expanding its footprint in Ireland. We are seeking an Assistant Branch Manager to support the branch manager in maximizing sales and delivering first-class service to customers.

The role involves leading the branch team, managing stock and costs, and maintaining health and safety standards across the depot. The ideal candidate has automotive experience, strong leadership, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Qualifications

• Experience in building and maintaining customer relationships.
• Ability to lead from the front and create a team environment.
• Experience communicating at all levels and driving customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Branch Manager to achieve branch sales, margins and targets.
• Ensure first-class service to all customers.
• Lead the branch team to meet sales and promotional targets.
• Manage branch running costs and stock control, including stock taking and adjustments.
• Oversee cash handling and management of specific customer accounts.
• Support senior management with policies and procedures.
• Communicate aims and objectives to the team.
• Oversee daily running of the branch and health and safety within the depot.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Sales focus

Communication

Stock control

Tools

Cataloguing software

Windows-based cataloguing

Job description

NAPA Auto Parts UK & Ireland is a leading provider of high-quality parts, tools, and equipment dedicated to light vehicle (LV) mechanics and automotive enthusiasts. As part of the globally renowned NAPA network, which has over 6,000 locations worldwide, NAPA Auto Parts UK & Ireland brings a century of expertise along with a trusted reputation for quality, reliability, and excellence.With more than 260 locations across the UK and Ireland, NAPA Auto Parts supplies a comprehensive range of products sourced from top original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), OE-matched quality suppliers, and exclusive brands. These products are tailored to meet the needs of independent garages, motor factors, and automotive enthusiasts, helping to keep vehicles running smoothly and efficiently. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/napaautopartsuk_ireland.Due to our growth and expansion within our motor factor network, we are looking for an Assistant Branch Manager to join our team at NAPA Auto Parts in.As Assistant Branch Manager your focus will be on supporting the branch manager in maximizing sales and achieving targets whilst ensuring first-class service to all our customers.The ideal candidate will already be working in the automotive industry as an Assistant Branch Manager or will be an experienced Motor Factor Parts Advisor looking for progression.Having recently entered the Irish market this an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic, highly motivated automotive professionals to help establish and expand our brand in Ireland. An opportunity to be a part of our journey and share in our success as we continue to establish ourselves as a market leader in Ireland, Europe and worldwide.Responsibilities:Assist the Branch Manager with the following:• Achieve branch sales, margin and targets.• To ensure a first-class service to all our customers.• To drive the branch team focusing on great customer service and communication.• To drive the branch team to achieve 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.• You must be self-driven and enjoy working as a team to achieve results.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.Competitive salary and excellent bonus potentialStructured career paths and bespoke trainingA great team environment & friendly approachable management.Not the right fit? Create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.