At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and motivate a dynamic branch team to achieve sales and service excellence.
- Company: Join GSF Car Parts, the UK's fastest-growing motor factor with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days annual leave, performance bonuses, and discounts at top brands.
- Other info: Exciting growth opportunities in a supportive and innovative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the automotive industry while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Proven management experience and a passion for sales are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
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:
Benefits at GSF Car Parts are designed to support all aspects of our team members life throughout their career. Whether that’s their health, wealth or everyday lifestyle, we are here for our team members and their loved ones and there is something for everyone! To name a few of our benefits we offer:
- Opportunity to earn a performance based bonus as part of this role
- 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
- Free flu vaccine
- Health & wellbeing tools
- Free support from pension experts
- Life assurance scheme
- Discounts from 100’s of household names including Asda, Nike & John Lewis
- A suite of financial wellbeing products including advances and savings schemes
- Paid time off to volunteer
- Training qualifications and career progression opportunities
About Us
At GSF Car Parts, we're not just supplying car parts, we're driving the future of the automotive aftermarket. As the UK's fastest-growing motor factor, we've achieved more than 25% year-on-year growth for three consecutive years and continue to expand at an unrivalled pace. With over 215 branches nationwide and a state-of-the-art 500,000 sq ft National Distribution Centre, we're building a business that keeps thousands of workshops moving every day. But what really sets us apart is our people. We're a business that invests boldly, embraces innovation and empowers our teams to make a real difference. From industry-leading digital tools like Mastercat to our nationwide Servicesure garage network and partnerships with over 70 OE-quality brands, we're constantly challenging the status quo and finding better ways to serve our customers. We're ambitious about where we're going and equally ambitious for the people who join us. Whether you're looking to develop your skills, progress your career or help shape the future of our industry, we'd love to hear from you. This is an exciting time to join GSF Car Parts. Make an impact. Grow with us. Do yourself proud!
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