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:
1. Lead, manage and motivate the branch team
2. Set and monitor targets for individual team members and ensure they are sufficiently skilled
3. Work with Management Team to determine annual budget
4. Liaise with the Product Management Department to ensure correct inventory levels with regards to type, quantity and quality to meet customer demand
5. Compile, analyse and present management information as required
6. Actively use Reports, EMI and phone data to support growth
7. Ensure the Team is sufficiently skilled to maximise the return on incoming sales calls / counter sales
8. 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
9. Ensure the operational functions of the branch run smoothly
Working hours: (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:
10. Experience of managing and motivating a diverse team
11. Smart, well-presented and of exceptional personal calibre
12. Ability to set high standards
13. Customer focussed, driven to achieve and willing to go the extra mile
14. Dynamic and outgoing with high energy levels
15. Confident and capable of leading by example
16. Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills
17. Good communicator and self-aware
18. 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:
19. Opportunity to earn a performance based bonus as part of this role
20. days annual leave, including bank holidays
21. Free flu vaccine
22. Health & wellbeing tools
23. Free support from pension experts
24. Life assurance scheme
25. Discounts from ’s of household names including Asda, Nike & John Lewis
26. A suite of financial wellbeing products including advances and savings schemes
27. Paid time off to volunteer
28. Training qualifications and 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 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £ 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 1. 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.