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 United Kingdom, France, Germany, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Netherlands and more recently Ireland.
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the largest worldwide automotive parts distributor with activities in North America, Europe, and Australasia. AAG’s network is serving thousands of customers across Europe supported by a logistics infrastructure of 80 Distribution Centers, 2,455 Stores as well as 7,590 Repair Centers.
Due to our growth and expansion within our motor factor network, we are looking for a Branch Manager to join our team at NAPA Auto Parts in.
Having recently entered the Irish market this an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic, highly motivated automotive professionals to help establish and expand our brand in Ireland. An opportunity to be a part of our journey and share in our success as we continue to establish ourselves as a market leader in Ireland, Europe and worldwide.
As Branch Manager your focus will be on maximising sales and achieving targets whilst 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 NOT LIMITED TO:

• 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.
• 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.
• Communication 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.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:

• 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.
• Knowledge of the local areas and customer base would be a desired. (but not essential).

In return we will offer you:

• An opportunity to join a global brand and market leader.
• Competitive salary and excellent bonus potential
• Structured career paths and bespoke training
• A great team environment & friendly approachable management

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Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer