Aspiring Automotive Service Manager

Big Brand Tire & Service; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Supplemental insurances

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Referral bonuses

ASE reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

American Tire Depot is seeking a Manager In Training to lead operations and deliver an exceptional guest experience. You will open/close the shop, set the daily plan, and ensure safety and efficiency while guiding the team through inspections and recommended services.

You will drive service sales, coach advisors and technicians, manage inventory and scheduling, and support KPI tracking. This role requires strong communication and a proactive, growth-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• At least 1–3 years of experience in automotive service management or retail repair leadership.
• Strong background in service sales (tires, brakes, maintenance, or mechanical).
• Proven ability to lead a team in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license + ability to lift 70 lbs.
• A self-starter who thrives on results, accountability, and growth.
• Open availability, including weekends, to lead and support the team during peak business times.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front: open/close, set the daily game plan, keep the shop safe, clean, and efficient.
• Own the guest experience: greet, advise, build estimates, explain work clearly, close sales with confidence.
• Be the bridge between techs and customers; translate inspections into trusted recommendations.
• Develop the team: coach advisors and techs, reinforce process, celebrate wins, address gaps.
• Run the business: inventory & ordering, cash handling/POS, scheduling, KPI tracking, compliance (OSHA/EHS).
• Cover the deck when the Store Manager is out; model elite standards on every shift.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Automotive service knowledge

Job description

American Tire Depot is seeking a Manager In Training to lead operations and deliver an exceptional guest experience. You will open/close the shop, set the daily plan, and ensure safety and efficiency while guiding the team through inspections and recommended services.

You will drive service sales, coach advisors and technicians, manage inventory and scheduling, and support KPI tracking. This role requires strong communication and a proactive, growth-oriented mindset.