Assistant Branch Manager - Commercial Vehicles

Salary Competitive

Location Maidstone

Hours 0830-1730

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Alliance Automotive Group are a leading distributor of light and commercial vehicle parts to the independent aftermarket in 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 are proud to be the home of the NAPA Racing UK British Touring car team.

We are currently looking for an Assistant Branch Manager to join our busy team.

As Assistant Branch Manager your focus will be on supporting the branch manager in maximizing sales and achieving targets whilst ensuring first-class service to all our customers.

The ideal candidate will already be working in the automotive industry as an Assistant Branch Manager or will be an experienced Motor Factor Parts Advisor looking for progression.

Responsibilities:

Assist the Branch Manager with the following:

• Achieve branch sales, margin and targets.

• To ensure a first-class service to all our customers.

• To drive the branch team focusing on great customer service and communication.

• To drive the branch team to achieve sales and Promotional targets.

• 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.

• You must be self-driven and enjoy working as a team to achieve results.

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 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 24 hour Health and Wellbeing support.
Potential to earn a performance based bonus, paid monthly.
Discount on car parts

The Company

Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading distributor of light and commercial vehicle parts to the automotive aftermarket, serving over 35,000 repairers across the UK & Ireland.

AAG is owned by Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the number one parts distribution business in North America, leading to an increased level of synergies helping achieve record growth.

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