Branch Manager
Genuine Parts CompanyAbout NAPA Auto Parts
NAPA Auto Parts was founded in 1925 to meet America's need for an effective automotive parts distribution system. Distributed by Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) in the United Kingdom, NAPA has become a market-leading parts brand in the country with a championship-winning motorsport team. Over 275 AAG UK subsidiaries are unifying under the NAPA Auto Parts name, joining the largest network of motor factors in the world. The NAPA Auto Parts family boasts 6,000+ locations across the US, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
About the Role
We are currently looking for a Branch Manager to join our team. As Branch Manager, your focus will be on maximising sales and achieving targets whilst ensuring first-class service to all our customers. You will have full autonomy within your branch and support from the local management team.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Managing and controlling branch running costs
- Managing stock control, including stock taking and adjustments
- Managing cash handling and control of specific customer accounts
- Supporting the organisation's senior management in implementing and maintaining policies and procedures
- Communicating 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
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
Desired (not essential): Knowledge of the local areas and customer base.
Ideal background: Currently working in the automotive industry with experience as a Branch Manager, or experienced Motor Factor Parts Advisor / Assistant Branch Manager looking for progression.
What We Offer
- An 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
Equal Opportunities
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.
About Genuine Parts Company
Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) is a global distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions. Its Automotive Parts Group operates across North America, Europe and Australasia (including the NAPA Auto Parts brand), while its Industrial Parts Group (Motion) serves customers in North America and Australasia. The company operates a network of more than 10,800 locations across 17 countries with more than 65,000 employees.
Interested in this role?
Apply now to join Genuine Parts Company.