Branch Manager

Location: On site / Bluebell, Dublin, Co. Dublin, D12 NRP4, Ireland

Job Type: Permanent / Full-time

Sector and Subsector: Automotive General

Salary: Negotiable

Modern Tyres are experts in automotive parts repair including tyres, brakes, exhausts and much more, as well as offering robust car servicing.

With over 74 branches across the Isle of Ireland, we are a Modern Tyres Company, providing retail outlets that specialize in just Tyres and/or Car Service & Tyres.

Modern Tyres are also leading the way in service, maintenance, a wide variety range of tyres to suit our customers' needs and experts in tyre replacement for EV and Hybrid cars.

We provide comprehensive training, including a fully equipped training facility to enhance careers within the motor industry, offering recognised certificates upon completion.

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 Operational Management

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

Staff Management

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

Business Development

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

Quality Management

• Responsible for housekeeping of the branch
• Ensure good work practices are being followed in the branch, and all technical guidelines are adhered to - following the policy of getting it right first time

Health and Safety Management

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

Essential Qualifications

Motor industry knowledge and a mechanical background are required.