Background
Atkins is one of the country's largest farm and garden machinery dealerships with operations in Cork City, Bandon, Fermoy and the Midlands. We are proud to represent some of the best names in the business including Fendt, JCB, McHale, Pottinger, Kubota, Husqvarna, Honda and more. In May this year we opened a complete newly built dealership facility on our long held site in Bandon. The premises is now of a size, fitted out to a standard and adequately staffed to be self-sufficient in attracting and servicing business from the surrounding hinterland. Establishing a strong full service dealership operation at Bandon is a precursor to the Atkins headquarters moving in time from Carrigrohane Road to Watergrasshill. This is a broad role for someone invested in machinery and dealership operations who is seeking to further his/her career.
Job Purpose
Oversee the sales, parts and service operations of the farm and garden machinery business conducted at the Atkins Bandon branch. Lead by example to set a high standard for these operations and always be looking for opportunities to improve these.
Key Responsibilities
* Sales: Ensure the sales opportunity in the area (Farm and Garden machinery) is developed in conjunction with the branch's salespeople, the sales team at Carrigrohane Road and suppliers' sales representatives.
* Aftersales: Ensure the efficiency of the stores, service desk and workshop operations so that customers are provided with excellent service.
* Financial: Take ownership of the branch's financial objectives – sales targets, margin, expense management, profit, stock turns, stock losses, stock obsolescence, credit control, etc.
* HR: Management, training & development of branch staff; Recruitment of new staff; implementation of company personnel procedures; Attend to any onsite HR issues (in conjunction with the managing director and company secretary as required).
* Marketing: Lead the development and execution of a marketing activity calendar for the branch; Promote the branch's business and capabilities through open days, attendance at shows and by providing material for social media posts.
* Site Management: Ensure the maintenance of a well presented and secure facility; Ensure the maintenance of branch assets; Ensure branch administration is attended to.
* Health and Safety: Ensure procedures and facilities safeguard employees and branch visitors; Ensure compliance with legislation.
* Management Committee: Participate in the company's direction and management in representing the Bandon branch on the company's management committee; Be the default point of contact for colleagues on any branch specific matters.
Skills & Traits Required
* A motivated personality setting high standards for him/herself and others.
* A customer service orientation founded in a long-term business development outlook.
* Proven leadership skills.
* Communicates and conducts professionally.
* IT competency.
Experience & Qualifications Required
* Experience of a people management role in a sales/profit driven business is required. In particular, experience of leading the sales, parts or service function in a machinery or vehicle dealership is preferred.
* Experience in the agricultural and/or hardware industries an advantage.
* Financial awareness an advantage.
Job Dimensions
Job Title : Branch Manager
Reports To : Managing Director
Job location : Atkins Bandon, Glasslyn Road, P72 E832
Position Type : Permanent & Full Time
Environment : Office off retail floor
Schedule : Mon. – Fri., 9:00 – 17:30, Saturday mornings on rotation
Remuneration : Competitive salary, bonus and pension package
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
Work Location: In person