Overview
NAPA Auto Parts was founded in 1925 to meet America’s need for an effective automotive parts distribution system. In the century since, NAPA has expanded globally with a reputation for quality and excellence. Distributed by Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) in the United Kingdom and Ireland, NAPA has become a market-leading parts brand with a championship-winning motorsport team. Now, over 275 AAG subsidiaries are unifying under the NAPA Auto Parts name, joining the largest network of motor factors in the world. The prestigious NAPA Auto Parts family boasts a 6,000+ locations across the US, Canada, and Australia — and now the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Due to growth and expansion within our motor factor network, we are looking for a Branch Operations Manager to join our team at NAPA Auto Parts in Mullingar. This is an exciting opportunity to help establish and expand our brand in Ireland and be part of our journey as we continue to position ourselves as a market leader in Ireland, Europe and worldwide.
As Branch Operations Manager your focus will be on supporting the branch manager and team in maximizing sales and operational efficiency whilst ensuring first-class service to all our customers.
The ideal candidate will already be working in the automotive industry or another trade counter environment.
Responsibilities
* Achieve branch sales, margin and targets, ensuring a first-class service to all our customers.
* Manage the daily operations at your branch including the warehouse and our customer delivery team
* Maximise the efficiencies of the branch at every opportunity to achieve your branch KPIs
* Inventory control, manage customer and supplier returns, stock takes and audits
* Manage local fleet requirements
* Deliver high standards of health and safety
* Manage cash handling, assist with the control of local customer accounts and debts
* Implement and maintain policies and procedures
* Communicate effectively with your team to share key aims and objectives
* You must be self-driven and enjoy working as part of a team to achieve results
Qualifications
* 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 and portals
* 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 beneficial (but not essential)
Benefits
* Full training and induction into AAG procedures, policies and systems
* 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 with friendly, approachable management
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