Assistant Branch Manager

About NAPA Auto Parts UK & Ireland

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.

About the Role

We are currently looking for an Assistant Branch Manager to join our busy team. 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.

Responsibilities

Assist the Branch Manager with the following:

• Achieve branch sales, margin and targets
• Ensure a first-class service to all our customers
• Drive the branch team focusing on great customer service and communication
• 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
• Communicate to your team, key aims and objectives
• Take responsibility for the daily running of all aspects of the branch
• Maintain health and safety within your depot

Requirements

• 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
• Self-driven and enjoys working as a team to achieve results
• Knowledge of the local areas and customer base (desired but not essential)

Benefits

• 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

About Our Company

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.