Branch Manager

Time left to apply: End Date: February 21, 2025 (8 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: R24_

Alliance Automotive Group is a leading distributor of light and commercial vehicle parts to the independent aftermarket in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Poland, Netherlands, Spain, and Portugal. We service independent repairers, body shops, auto centres, fast fit companies, and end consumers with parts and equipment through a network of national and regional logistics platforms as well as networks of local distributors comprising our own subsidiaries and independent affiliates. Alliance Automotive Group is proud to be the home of the NAPA Racing UK British Touring Car team.

We are currently looking for a Branch Manager to join our team.

As Branch Manager, your focus will be on maximizing sales and achieving targets while 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 are not limited to:

1. Achieving branch sales, margin, and targets.
2. Ensuring first-class service to all our customers.
3. Driving the branch team focusing on great customer service and communication while achieving sales and promotional targets.
4. Managing and controlling branch running costs.
5. Managing stock control, including stock taking and adjustments.
6. Managing cash handling and control of specific customer accounts.
7. Supporting the organization's senior management in implementing and maintaining policies and procedures.
8. Communicating key aims and objectives to your team.
9. Being responsible for the daily running of all aspects of the branch.
10. Maintaining health and safety within your depot.

To be successful in this role:

1. Ability to manage and motivate a team to achieve objectives.
2. Ability to communicate at all levels.
3. Experience in building and maintaining customer relationships.
4. Experience using online and Windows-based cataloguing systems.
5. Ability to lead from the front and create a team environment.
6. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
7. Sales-focused with a can-do attitude.
8. Ability to multitask and distinguish between "urgent and important" tasks.
9. Knowledge of the local areas and customer base would be desired (but not essential).

In return we offer:

1. An opportunity to join a global brand and market leader.
2. Exclusive discounts and cashback from thousands of major retailers and grocers via the AAG Benefits App, including Tesco, Boots, and Just Eat.
3. Opportunities for career progression and bespoke training.
4. Free pension advice from our standard pension provider.
5. Free access to health, wellbeing, and financial tools.
6. Potential to earn a performance-based bonus, paid monthly.
7. Discount on car parts.

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Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to the independent automotive aftermarket in Europe. It operates in the UK and Ireland, France, Germany, Poland, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and Portugal. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, the largest worldwide automotive parts distributor with activities in North America, Europe, and Australasia.