Branch Manager

Genuine Parts Company; Ireland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Bonus potential

Job summary

NAPA Auto Parts UK & Ireland is seeking a Branch Manager to lead our Ireland operations. You will drive sales, manage the team, and ensure exceptional service for independent garages, motor factors, and enthusiasts.

You will maintain stock, control costs, and uphold health and safety standards while delivering first-class customer experiences. This role offers autonomy within the branch and a clear path to progression, with a competitive salary and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive retail or motor factors.
• Previous branch management or deputy role.
• Strong leadership and sales focus.
• Ability to manage costs and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Achieve branch sales, margin, and targets.
• Ensure first-class service to customers.
• Lead the branch team to deliver great customer service.
• Control branch running costs and stock.
• Support senior management with policies and procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Sales targeting

Communication

Stock control

Cash handling

Tools

Cataloguing systems

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 a Branch Manager to join our team at NAPA Auto Parts.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.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 will offer you: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 managementNot 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.