Branch Manager

About The Role
As a Branch Manager within GSF Car Parts, you will manage the day to day functions of the branch, ensuring branch teams are performing to the highest level and achieving KPI's through Sales and Service of products and managing stock movement.

Being the leader of the branch means that you will be proactive and positive towards branch and Company promotion and initiatives; leading on our aim to be the best supplier, employer and customer within our industry.

Main Duties include:

Lead, manage and motivate the branch team
Set and monitor targets for individual team members and ensure they are sufficiently skilled
Work with Management Team to determine annual budget
Liaise with the Product Management Department to ensure correct inventory levels with regards to type, quantity and quality to meet customer demand
Compile, analyse and present management information as required
Actively use Reports, EMI and phone data to support growth
Ensure the Team is sufficiently skilled to maximise the return on incoming sales calls / counter sales
Manage and be responsible for health and safety requirements of the branch in line with the company H&S Policy and any other HSE legislation
Ensure the operational functions of the branch run smoothly
Working hours:

45 (average) hours Monday to Friday, including alternate Saturday working
About You
We are looking for a high level, experienced Branch Manager who will have a proven track record of staff development, previous management experience and a passion for sales. The ideal candidate will come from a FMCG background, or, desirably within the automotive industry.

What you'll need to succeed:

Experience of managing and motivating a diverse team
Smart, well-presented and of exceptional personal calibre
Ability to set high standards
Customer focussed, driven to achieve and willing to go the extra mile
Dynamic and outgoing with high energy levels
Confident and capable of leading by example
Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills
Good communicator and self-aware
Knowledge of MAM, Allicat is desirable however not essential

What we'll offer:

The opportunity to earn a performance related bonus
33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
Online employee discount scheme including big discounts to local cinemas, theme park attractions, major retailers and much more
Healthcare cash plan
Company pension
Group life assurance
Internal development programmes
Career progression opportunities
About Us
GSF Car Parts is one of the UK's leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 175 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £475 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure.