Area Manager - Automotive

MOHR Talent; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking an Area Manager to lead multiple high-volume service locations in the Little Rock metro from Jacksonville, AR. This hands-on, field-based role emphasizes coaching Store Managers, driving sales, and ensuring top customer experience.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of progressive operations leadership, strong P&L and KPI skills, and a proven track record in developing managers. Travel between locations and a valid driver’s license are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive operations leadership experience.
• Multi-unit management experience strongly preferred.
• Proven success coaching and developing managers across multiple locations.
• Strong P&L, labor management, and KPI skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently between locations and have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations across multiple locations, coaching Store Managers and holding standards high.
• Own area performance, including sales, profitability, labor, productivity, and customer experience.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top Store Managers and build a strong leadership pipeline.
• Visit stores regularly to evaluate operations, solve problems, and drive results.
• Champion a customer-first culture and a strong safety and compliance culture.
• Review financial and operational results, spot trends, and turn them into action plans.
• Serve as the key link between store leaders and senior operations leadership.

Skills

Operations leadership

Multi-unit management

Coaching & development

P&L management

KPI management

Communication

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Industry experience

Job description

Area Manager - Automotive
Jacksonville, AR | In-Person, Field Based | $75,000 - $90,000 /yr | Full-Time

A well established and growing automotive services organization with a team that cares about their people is hiring an Area Manager to lead multiple high-volume service locations across the Little Rock metro. This is a hands-on, field-based leadership role for someone who loves developing managers, building strong teams, and delivering a great customer experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead operations across multiple locations, coaching Store Managers and holding standards high
• Own area performance, including sales, profitability, labor, productivity, and customer experience
• Recruit, develop, and retain top Store Managers and build a strong leadership pipeline
• Visit stores regularly to evaluate operations, solve problems, and drive results
• Champion a customer-first culture and a strong safety and compliance culture
• Review financial and operational results, spot trends, and turn them into action plans
• Serve as the key link between store leaders and senior operations leadership

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of progressive operations leadership experience
• Multi-unit management experience strongly preferred
• Proven success coaching and developing managers across multiple locations
• Strong P&L, labor management, and KPI skills
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel frequently between locations and flex your schedule as business needs require
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Experience in automotive services, quick lube, retail, QSR, hospitality, or another high-volume service environment is a plus
• Franchise experience is a plus, and automotive knowledge is not required

What’s In It For You:

• Real ownership of an entire market and its results
• Meaningful leadership development opportunities
• A visible role with direct access to senior leadership
• Growth potential with an expanding organization

MOHR Talent is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail]