Automotive District Manager

Midas International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Midas International is seeking an Automotive District Manager / Franchise Operations Specialist to partner with RSMs and DVPs in delivering hands-on operational support for franchisees and in-store teams. You will coach, onboard and train across locations, analyze POS data and P&L, and drive same-store sales growth while delivering brand standards.

The role requires 3+ years in automotive service management or multi-unit operations, strong presentation skills, and the ability to travel

Qualifications

• Requires 3+ years in automotive service management or multi-unit operations.
• Strong understanding of automotive store operations and customer service processes.
• Experience reading POS reports and P&L statements.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills; comfortable speaking to groups.
• Technologically fluent with ability to learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• In-Store Training: Coach store teams on brand-specific processes and best practices, with a strong focus on delivering best-in-class customer service.
• Franchisee Onboarding: Partner with new franchisees to ensure successful initial setup and seamless implementation of brand procedures and standards.
• Special Events: Support rollout and training of new company initiatives, coordinate vendor training sessions, and assist with franchisee meetings and conferences.
• Analyze and act on operational data from the POS system to identify trends, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Review and interpret Profit & Loss statements to support financial performance and accountability.
• Facilitate group training sessions for store-level teams and franchisees.
• Develop and deliver engaging presentations using PowerPoint and other tools.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications to manage schedules, reports, and communication.
• Adapt quickly to various POS platforms and internal systems.
• Support multiple initiatives and projects simultaneously, maintaining urgency and attention to detail.

Skills

Automotive operations

Multi-unit management

Team leadership

POS data analysis

P&L understanding

Public speaking

Travel readiness

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Automotive District Manager / Franchise Operations Specialist (FOS) will work closely in partnership with Regional Sales Managers (RSM) and Division Vice President (DVP) to actively provide operational support to franchisees and in-store teams. The Franchise Operations Specialist is responsible for hands‑on support designed to improve and evolve all systems, resources and processes in order to achieve operational goals at Divisional and National levels. The FOS role must be able to effectively support new and existing stores and transitions, take ownership of operational components and program initiatives, enhance same store sales growth, and consistently deliver required training in the field.

Specific duties & responsibilities include

• In-Store Training: Coach store teams on brand-specific processes and best practices, with a strong focus on delivering best-in-class customer service.
• Franchisee Onboarding: Partner with new franchisees to ensure successful initial setup and seamless implementation of brand procedures and standards.
• Special Events: Support the rollout and training of new company initiatives, coordinate vendor training sessions, and assist with regular franchisee meetings and conferences.
• Analyze and act on operational data from the POS system to identify trends, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities
• Review and interpret Profit & Loss statements to support financial performance and accountability
• Facilitate group training sessions for store-level teams and franchisees
• Develop and deliver engaging presentations using PowerPoint and other tools
• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications to manage schedules, reports, and communication
• Adapt quickly to various POS platforms and internal systems
• Support multiple initiatives and projects simultaneously, maintaining a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years in an automotive service management or multi-unit operational role (preferred)
• Strong understanding of automotive store operations, customer service processes, and team leadership
• Experience with reading and analyzing POS reports and P&L statements
• Strong presentation and communication skills; comfortable speaking in front of groups
• Technologically fluent, with the ability to learn new systems and software quickly
• Self-motivated and organized; capable of independently managing a dynamic workload with shifting priorities
• Able to travel extensively (up to 75%) across multiple provinces, including some nights and weekends
• Public speaking
• Ability to challenge, motivate, influence, and communicate effectively.
• Results focused and goal orientated.
• Strong organizational, territory, time management, and customer follow-up skills
• Microsoft Office Skills: PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Ability to effectively manage costs/expenses.
• Customer service orientation and a high level of professional integrity and understanding that success through other people’s performance is vital to the job
• Strong telephone, verbal, and written communication skills
• Possesses the ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks.

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