Assistant Branch Manager - #2179897

Assistant Branch Manager – Automotive Parts

Location: Car Spares Distribution, Tamworth

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £30,000–£33,000 per year, dependent on experience

Working Pattern

This role includes alternate weekend working:

• Saturday: 8:00am–3:00pm
• Sunday: 10:00am–1:00pm
• One day off during the week when working the weekend

Flexibility will be required to support the operational needs of the branch.

Although the role is initially offered at Assistant Branch Manager level, it is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to develop their skills. As well as demonstrating their leadership capabilities and take on greater responsibility. This role is for a motivated and ambitious candidate who can demonstrate the right attitude, commitment and ability to drive the business forward. There is clear potential to progress to Branch Manager. We are looking for someone who is keen to grow with the business, make a positive impact and develop into a key leadership role within the branch.

About Us

Established in Birmingham in 1969, Car Spares Distribution is a successful, family-owned automotive parts business supplying quality vehicle parts to trade and retail customers across the Midlands.

We have grown considerably over the years, but we remain proud of our family-owned identity and the personal approach that comes with it. Our branches are at the heart of our business, and our managers have the opportunity to make a genuine difference without becoming lost within a large corporate structure.

We are continuing to grow and are now looking for a motivated and commercially focused Assistant Branch Manager to join our Tamworth branch.

About the Role

As Assistant Branch Manager, you will support the Branch Manager with the day-to-day operation and performance of the Tamworth branch.

This is a varied, hands-on role covering sales, customer service, staff supervision, stock control, warehouse operations and deliveries. You will work alongside the team, help maintain high operational standards and take responsibility for leading the branch in the Branch Manager’s absence.

You will help motivate employees, build strong relationships with local garages and retail customers, and ensure the branch achieves its sales, service and operational targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Branch Manager with the day-to-day running of the branch
• Supervising, supporting and motivating the sales, warehouse and delivery teams
• Taking responsibility for the branch in the Branch Manager’s absence
• Leading by example and remaining actively involved in daily branch operations
• Helping to drive sales, profitability and excellent customer service
• Monitoring individual and branch performance against agreed targets
• Developing strong relationships with existing trade and retail customers
• Identifying opportunities to attract new customers and grow local sales
• Ensuring telephone and counter-sales enquiries are handled efficiently and professionally
• Supporting the management of stock availability, accuracy, movement and loss prevention
• Ensuring the warehouse and delivery operation runs safely and effectively
• Monitoring delivery performance and helping to resolve service issues
• Assisting with staffing levels, rotas, attendance and day-to-day employee matters
• Supporting the recruitment, induction, training and development of branch employees
• Helping to maintain high standards of presentation, organisation and housekeeping
• Ensuring cash-handling and administrative procedures are followed correctly
• Reviewing branch reports and using performance information to support improvements
• Ensuring company procedures and Health and Safety requirements are followed
• Working closely with other branches and departments to support the wider business

About You

We are looking for a confident and proactive individual who is ready to take the next step in their management career.

You may already be working as an Assistant Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader. Alternatively, you may be an experienced Parts Advisor who has responsibility for supporting colleagues and overseeing daily operations.

You will be comfortable taking responsibility, dealing with customers and supporting a busy team. Previous experience within automotive parts, motor factors, vehicle servicing or a similar fast-paced retail, trade-counter, wholesale or distribution environment would be highly advantageous.

Skills and Experience

• Previous supervisory, team-leader or management experience
• The ability to support, motivate and organise a busy team
• A strong commercial approach and understanding of sales targets
• Excellent customer-service and relationship-building skills
• Experience within a retail, warehouse or distribution environment
• Confidence in handling employee and operational issues
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• A hands-on working style and willingness to lead by example
• Good communication skills at all levels
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• A working understanding of Health and Safety responsibilities
• Automotive-parts knowledge is strongly preferred
• Experience using MAM or a similar automotive-parts system would be advantageous
• A full UK driving licence is preferred

What We Offer

• Salary of £30,000–£33,000 per year, dependent on experience
• Workplace pension
• Employee discount
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities to progress within a growing business
• A varied role with genuine responsibility
• The opportunity to make a visible contribution within an established, family-owned company

If you are a motivated and commercially minded individual who enjoys supporting people, developing customer relationships and helping a busy branch succeed, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Car Spares Distribution is an equal-opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.