JAYAR COMPONENTS LIMITED
Assistant Branch Manager - Aylesford

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Location: Aylesford, Kent
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Starting at £32,000, negotiable DOE
Working hours: Monday-Friday and alternate Saturdays.
Jayar Components Ltd is a leading independent distributor of automotive parts, workshop consumables, tools and garage equipment. Established in 1976, we operate approximately 50 branches across the South of England.
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Branch Manager to join our busy Aylesford branch. This is a hands-on position supporting the Branch Manager with the day-to-day operation of the branch. You will help lead the team, maintain excellent customer service and contribute to the branch’s sales and operational performance.
The successful candidate must have previous experience within the automotive aftermarket, motor factor or vehicle-parts industry, together with a strong working knowledge of automotive parts.
Key responsibilities
- Supporting the Branch Manager with the efficient day-to-day running of the branch
- Helping to supervise, motivate and support the branch team
- Providing knowledgeable service to trade and retail customers
- Identifying and supplying the correct automotive parts and accessories
- Handling telephone, counter and online enquiries
- Developing relationships with existing customers and identifying sales opportunities
- Supporting the achievement of branch sales and performance targets
- Assisting with stock control, ordering and inventory management
- Helping to maintain high standards of accuracy, organisation and customer service
- Supporting delivery operations and providing cover when required
- Assisting with opening and closing the branch, where necessary
- Deputising for the Branch Manager during periods of absence
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About you
To be considered for this position, you will need:
- Previous experience within an automotive parts distributor, motor factor or similar automotive aftermarket environment
- Good knowledge of vehicle parts, accessories and automotive suppliers
- Previous supervisory, team-leader or assistant-management experience
- Strong customer-service and communication skills
- A confident and professional telephone manner
- Sales awareness and the ability to work towards branch targets
- Good computer skills and the ability to learn new systems
- A proactive, dependable and hands-on approach
- The ability to remain organised in a busy branch environment
- A full UK driving licence


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This role may also suit an experienced Senior Parts Advisor, Parts Supervisor, Motor Factor Supervisor or Automotive Parts Manager who is ready to take the next step in their career.
What we offer
- A full-time, permanent position with an established independent company
- A varied role combining automotive parts, customer service, sales and team supervision
- The opportunity to play an important part in the performance of a busy local branch
- Free onsite parking
- Staff discount
- Company pension
Please note: Relevant experience within the automotive parts, motor factor or automotive aftermarket industry is essential. Applications without this experience are unlikely to be progressed.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Ability to commute/relocate:
Aylesford ME20 7AF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
automotive parts: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Full UK Driving Licence (required)
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