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Best Drive are experts in automotive parts repair including tires, brakes, exhausts and much more, as well as offering a robust car servicing and Pre-NCT checking facility. With over 30 branches across Ireland we are a Continental Company. We aim to be fully digitized offering the best technical/software equipment available on the Market. Best Drive are also leading the way in the service, maintenance and tyre replacement for EV and Hybrid cars. We have comprehensive training, including a fully equipped training facility to enhance careers within the motor industry.


Job Purpose: The Branch Manager is responsible for the overall management of the branch and the achievement of all financial targets
within his/her branch.


Key Tasks Required:

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  Operational Management

O Planning, organising, staffing, directing and controlling of all branch staff
O Maximise the branch's potential by ensuring all branch and financial targets are met
O Ensure that all branch staff fully adhere to correct procedures in relation tasks and stock management
O Maintain all costs within targeted figures
O Regularly review all costs and look for opportunities to reduce
O Ensure all stock is maintained and regularly audited


2. Staff Management


O Identify recruitment needs within budget and process with support from Human Resources Department
O Conduct annual employee appraisals for all branch staff and provide regular feedback to all staff on their performance
O Coach and motivate branch staff to ensure they meet business demand and targets set
O Develop and encourage positive working relationships within the branch and where issues arise resolve them, or if unable, escalate to their Regional Manager


3. Business Development


O Promote at every opportunity to existing and potential customers the range of services that we provide
O Develop relationships with existing and potential customers to retain and grow branch business
O Bring forward ideas/suggestions for new products or services that could generate additional revenue
O Responsible for entire branch performance reporting weekly sales to area manager


4. Quality Management


O Responsible of the housekeeping of the branch
O Responsible for staff uniform compliance
O To deliver excellent customer service at all times (phone/face to face)
O Ensure good work practices are being followed in the branch and all technical guidelines are being adhered to - following the policy of getting it right first time.


5. Health and Safety Management


O Ensure full compliance by all floor staff with health and safety/environmental policies and procedures
O Ensure full compliance by all floor staff with safety/environmental legislation.
Promote and be a role model for safety in the Branch
O Report all breaches of safety policies/procedures and legislation to the Branch Manager


Essential - you must have motor industry knowledge


Benefits
Twenty Three days annual leave
Branch Margin Bonus
Q Bonus
Company Branch Vehicle
EAP program
Sick Pay Scheme
Company Pension
Bike to work scheme
Uniform provided