Repco - Branch Manager | Wellington

• Iconic brand with over 400 stores across Australasia
• Generous discounts internally and with external partners
• Paid volunteer leave allowing you to give back to your chosen charity/community organisation

• Iconic brand with some incredible things happening over the next few years
• Run a dual format business - Automotive retail & trade
• Base salary + sales incentives & company vehicle

The Role

In this role you will report to the Area Manager and will be responsible for the management of the Repco XX team, overseeing all branch operations and the business profitability. As a dual format business looking after both Trade and Retail customers you will need to have a flair for business, managing sales targets, budgets and new initiatives, whilst also being the key point of contact for both customers and team members. Specific duties include:

• Managing the store to increase sales and improve EBIT
• Ensuring the store is highly competitive and attractive in the market
• Developing staff to deliver exceptional customer service and product knowledge
• Building strong relationships with customers to ensure continued market leadership
• Contribute to the profitability, growth and return on investment of the company by developing and implementing strategic initiatives
• Ensure the branch safety standards adhere to OHSE policies, procedures and legislative requirements, through effective communication with the team and an active approach to hazard identification and risk management
• Creating a supportive and motivating environment for your team to learn and develop their skills and knowledge, whilst clearly understanding their role and accountabilities
• Effectively manage inventory to minimise costs to the business and maximise efficiencies

Skills and Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a management position, with accountability for profit and loss statements
• 5+ years experience within the automotive industry
• Passionate, sociable and engaging personality who will drive our staff to succeed
• Proven experience developing relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Strong business acumen in both sales and reporting
• Excellent attention to detail

We can offer you:

• Recognition programs and team incentives for your performance
• An inclusive team environment; our team are important members of GPC
• The opportunity to join a progressive global company that continually strives to remain the number one in the automotive aftermarket
• Ongoing training and career development; we genuinely care about supporting you to reach your full potential
• Discounts internally and with external partners including health providers
• We proactively support our working parents in a variety of meaningful ways, and our parental leave top-up allowance is one of the ways we do this
• Paid volunteer leave allowing you to give back to your chosen charity/community organisation
• Access to GPC’s exciting employee platform MOVE, unlocking amazing discounts at top retailers, business announcements, e-cards and our employee recognition program, plus so much more!

GPC Asia Pacific is a global leader within the automotive industry and compromises of a number of well-known automotive business - We are best known for our iconic brand Repco, however it's not always known that we have a tonne of other businesses that sit under the GPC umbrella. We have a fantastic culture across our network as well as lots of projects on the horizon - This is a particularly exciting time to be part of our team! We are a company that encourages and rewards success, and promote a strong culture of family and loyalty, demonstrated by our longest standing staff member who has worked with us over 50 years! 

With a strong focus on internal career progression this isn't an opportunity that comes along very often!

This is a very exciting time to be part of our team as we continue to grow. 90 day trial applies to all new employees - Send your CV to our Careers Team by clicking APPLY!