Assistant Branch Manager - BNT Ashburton

About Bapcor New Zealand

Bapcor New Zealand is an integral part of the Bapcor Group, a leading automotive aftermarket parts and services provider in the Asia Pacific region. Operating across the country with well-known brands like BNT, Autolign, HCB, and others, we offer a vast selection of automotive parts. Our organisation champions a purpose-driven culture focused on anticipating customer needs and supporting local communities, operating with over 5,000 employees across Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand.

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant Branch Manager to support the Branch Manager in driving daily operations and achieving commercial targets at the Ashburton branch. This role involves overseeing diverse teams including customer service reps, drivers, and warehouse assistants, ensuring smooth internal operations. You will manage customer service, warehouse, and delivery functions, fostering a safe, productive, and customer-centric workplace environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a varied branch team, ensuring operational excellence.
• Manage daily internal activities and branch functions to meet commercial goals.
• Create and maintain a safe and efficient working environment focused on customer satisfaction.

Candidate Qualifications

• Experience in customer service; automotive or trade industry experience is highly desirable.
• Proficient in computer use; familiarity with Excel is beneficial.
• A genuine passion for cars or automotive parts.
• Strong communication skills with a positive and proactive mindset.
• Capable of maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced setting.
• Team-oriented approach, demonstrating a willingness to collaborate and contribute.
• Possession of a full, clean driver's license.

Working Hours and Compensation

This full-time position operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with alternate Saturday mornings required. A competitive salary package is offered, supplemented by incentive programs for excellent performance and significant product discounts.

Benefits and Culture

• Annual paid day off on your birthday.
• One paid day per year dedicated to volunteering.
• Complimentary breakfast available every morning.
• Flat organisational structure, offering direct collaboration with senior leadership.
• Career progression possibilities within Bapcor's broad regional operations.

Diversity and Inclusion

We strive to foster an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications across diverse ages, cultures, gender identities, abilities, and backgrounds. We ensure a fair, unbiased, and accessible recruitment process and accommodate specific needs during application upon request.