• Monday - Friday (40 hours)
• Fantastic opportunity to utilise your automotive knowledge
• Great company culture & plenty of opportunity to progress
• Run a dual format business - Automotive retail & trade
• Vehicle, phone, tools of the trade

The Role:
In this role you will report to the Area Manager and will be responsible for the management of the Repco Ashburton 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 member.

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:

• A safe and inclusive team environment
• Attractive team member pricing across all GPC AP businesses
• Access to GPC’s exciting employee platform MOVE, unlocking amazing discounts at top retailers plus so much more!
• Work-life balance
• Ongoing training and development; genuine career opportunities
• Employee reward and recognition programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Paid volunteer leave
• Parental leave top-up allowance.

GPC Asia Pacific
Movement is in our DNA. We are GPC Asia Pacific: one of the largest industrial and automotive aftermarket parts and service suppliers in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. Our iconic brands include Repco, NAPA, McLeod Accessories and Motion Industries.

Yet we are more than just a parts and service company. We propel people forward.

With over 8000 team members in Asia Pacific, and 60k+ globally, being part of Genuine Parts Company won’t leave you standing still. Reach is key to our success. Learn more about our business online at www.gpcasiapac.com

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