Assistant Branch Manager

Do you want to work for an automotive market leader? Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) are a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to the independent automotive aftermarket. We operate in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Poland, and Netherlands.

We are a subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the largest worldwide automotive parts distributor with combine turnover of over 15 billion.

With over 230 locations within the UK and growing, our network supplies light and commercial vehicle parts to over 36,000 independent garages, fast fit centres, and transport operators throughout the UK.

Do you want to be part of a long standing and continuously growing business? Since our establishment in 1989 we have grown to one of Europe’s leading parts suppliers. We are always looking for new opportunities to expand and develop our network with new sites opening across the UK. This is an exciting time to join the AAG family on our journey of continued growth.

Are you a hardworking individual looking to start your career in the automotive world? We offer structured career paths and bespoke training to all our employees. We pride ourselves on promoting a great team ethos and encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels within the AAG family.

The role

We are currently looking for an Assistant Branch Manager to join our team at Jim Barrow in Prenton.

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

In doing so you will have shared autonomy with the branch manager within your branch and support from the local management team.

Essential Requirements

• 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

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience working in a motor factor or similar distribution chain
• Basic HR knowledge (training will be provided where needed)
• Staff coaching and development experience
• Experience in using sales reporting software (full training will be given)

In Return We Will Offer You

• Competitive salary plus an attractive monthly bonus (based on branch performance as a team)
• Structured career paths and bespoke training – we like to promote from within!
• A great team environment
• An approachable management team – we are always here to help and want to see our staff succeed
• 28 days annual leave (inc bank holidays)
• Pension contribution
• Exclusive discounts and cashback from 1000s of major retailers via the AAG Benefits portal including:
• Money off your weekly shop at major grocers including Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsburys and more
• Dining out at local pubs and restaurants
• Tech (TVs, mobiles phones, household appliances and more)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health and wellbeing discounts- including gym membership

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you!

Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

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