Partnership Coordinator

GSF Car Parts; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor in the UK seeks a proactive Partnership Coordinator to serve as the primary contact for network garages. This role involves managing subscription queries, maintaining a garage database, and collaborating with various internal teams. The ideal candidate will be organized, possess strong communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. The position offers a supportive environment with benefits such as annual leave, health and well-being tools, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days annual leave with opportunities to earn more

Free flu vaccine

Health & well-being tools

Discounts from many household names

Paid time off to volunteer

Training qualifications and career progression

Qualifications

• Extremely well organized and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Experience in using spreadsheets and Excel.
• Positive attitude in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize effectively.
• Strong communication skills to engage with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact for network garages regarding subscription queries.
• Liaise with suppliers and partners to ensure proper support for the network.
• Process new applications and terminations for garages.
• Maintain an accurate network garage database.
• Coordinate network events and training sessions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About The Role

We’re looking for a proactive and organised individual to join our team as a Partnership Coordinator. In this role, you’ll be the primary point of contact for our network garages, handling subscription queries and ensuring smooth communication with key suppliers and partners. You’ll manage new applications and terminations, maintain an accurate garage database, and collaborate closely with internal teams including Marketing, Finance, and Central Operations to support network communications, payments, and promotional materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Being the main point of contact for network garages to resolve queries relating to their subscription.
• Liaising with key suppliers and partners to deal with anything relating to their support of the network.
• Process new garage applications and terminations of expiring garages.
• Maintain the network garage database and ensure it is as accurate as possible.
• Working with key internal stakeholders, including:
  • the marketing team to ensure marketing collateral (printed and digital) is kept up to date and support content gathering for newsletters and other communications
  • the finance team to ensure subscriptions are collected and any commission payments are raised in accordance with contracts. Ensure payments to suppliers are completed in line with contracts.
  • central operations to manage branch and regional communications regarding the network
• Plan and co-ordinate network events such as training events and regional meetings
• Undertake general administration and filing duties as required.
• Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook as required.
• Any other duty as required by the line manager commensurate with the post.

Working hours

40 hours per week working Monday to Friday between 8am and 5.30pm.

About You

What you'll need to succeed

• Extremely well organised
• Experienced in use of spreadsheets, excel
• Able to work in a fast paced/challenging environment whilst maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage priorities
• ability to use own initiative and demonstrate problem solving skills
• strong communication skills and able to work with multiple functions and stakeholders.

What we’ll offer

Benefits at GSF Car Parts are designed to support all aspects of our team members life throughout their career. Whether that’s their health, wealth or everyday lifestyle, we are here for our team members and their loved ones and there is something for everyone! To name a few of our benefits we offer:

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the opportunity to earn up to 5 more with time served
• Free flu vaccine
• Health & wellbeing tools
• Free support from pension experts
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounts from 100’s of household names including Asda, Nike & John Lewis
• A suite of financial wellbeing products including advances and savings schemes
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Training qualifications and career progression opportunities

About Us

GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 200 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £475 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure.