Fixed Term Assistant Branch Manager | Repco Grey Lynn

GPC Asia Pacific; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition programs

Inclusive team environment

Ongoing training and career developm2

Staff pricing across GPC AP brands

Parental leave top‑up allowance

Volunteer leave

Global company culture

Job summary

Repco in Auckland is recruiting for a Branch Supervisor on a fixed-term contract until 14 July 2027. You will report to the Branch Manager and act as their eyes and ears on the shop floor, driving sales and ensuring top customer service.

You will lead staff, support branch initiatives, and maintain safety and branch presentation daily. Prior experience in retail supervision and automotive product knowledge is preferred; a positive attitude and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervision or leadership role.
• 2+ years’ experience in retail or a related trade position
• Knowledge or understanding of automotive products (or willingness to learn)
• Excellent communication style at all levels

Responsibilities

• Support the Branch Manager to drive sales and improve store performance
• Motivate and organise staff daily to create a great team culture
• Provide exceptional customer service and accurate product advice
• Process retail and trade sales
• Build strong relationships with customers and team members
• Maintain a high standard of branch presentation
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures
• Contribute to a culture of safety by prioritising safety and wellbeing

Skills

Leadership

Retail supervision

Customer service

Communication

Team motivation

Product knowledge

Job description

• Fixed Term until 14 July 2027

• Tuesday - Friday 8am-5pm & Saturday 8am-5:30pm

• Opportunity to step into leadership with our busy branch

Repco is a well-known and highly respected brand within the automotive industry. As we continue to grow, there is no better time to join us and take your career up a gear. We provide fantastic training and support to our staff, and you'll work with an experienced and knowledgeable team.

Why our team loves working for Repco:

• Recognition programs and team incentives for your performance

• An inclusive team environment: our team are important members of GPC

• Ongoing training and career development; we genuinely care about supporting you to reach your full potential

• Attractive team member pricing across all GPC AP businesses

• We proactively support our working parents in a variety of meaningful ways, and our parental leave top‑up allowance is one of the ways we do this

• Paid volunteer leave allowing you to give back to your chosen charity/community organisation

• The opportunity to join a progressive global company that continually strives to remain the number one in the automotive aftermarket

About the role:

In this role you will report to the Branch Manager and be their eyes and ears on the shop floor. You will help to introduce new initiatives into the branch and be a key point of contact for both customers and team members. In addition to this, you will uphold customer service standards daily and assist them in finding the best product to meet their needs. Specific duties include:

• Supporting the Branch Manager to drive sales and improve store performance

• Motivating and organising staff daily to create a great team culture

• Providing exceptional customer service and accurate advice to our customers

• Processing retail and trade sales

• Building strong relationships with key customers and team members alike

• Maintaining a high standard of branch presentation

• Ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures

• Contribute to a culture of safety by putting safety first, ensuring that we all make it safe & make it home.

Note, this role will require lifting, bending & climbing

Who we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in a supervision or leadership role

• 2+ years’ experience working in retail or a related trade position

• Knowledge or understanding of automotive products (or willingness to learn!)

• Effective communication style at all levels

• A friendly and positive attitude

• Excellent attention to detail.

GPC Asia Pacific

Movement is our DNA. We are GPC Asia Pacific: one of the largest industrial and automotive aftermarket parts and service suppliers in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. Our iconic brands include Repco, NAPA, McLeod Accessories and Motion Industries. Yet we are more than just a parts and service company. We propel people forward. With over 8000 team members in Asia Pacific, and 60k+ globally, being part of Genuine Parts Company won’t leave you standing still. Reach is key to our success. Learn more about our business online at www.gpcasiapac.com

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.