Aspiring Store Manager - Leadership in Training

Belle Tire Inc; Owosso (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

FSA

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

EAP

401(K) with match

Paid Time Off

Closed Sundays and Holidays

Discounts on products and services

Employee Referral

ASE Certifications reimbursement

Belle Tire Scholarship

Career growth opportunities

Learn more at belletirecareers

Job summary

Belle Tire Inc. invites you to join its Manager in Training (MIT) program, designed to prepare future store leaders through hands-on operations, leadership development, and mentorship from a Store Manager.

You will gain experience in sales, customer service, staffing, inventory, and store performance, with travel to training centers as needed. You will learn the Belle Tire Way while contributing to daily operations and team success, with opportunities for promotion into a Store Manager role

Qualifications

• 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in a retail or related customer-facing environment
• Desire to advance into a Store Manager role within 6–12 months
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Financial acumen and comfort with data-driven decision making
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and point-of-sale systems

Responsibilities

• Learn to lead, coach, and motivate a retail team to achieve business and customer goals
• Develop leadership and communication skills that foster trust, accountability, and engagement
• Demonstrate professionalism and teamwork while modeling Belle Tire's culture and values
• Observe and assist in conducting team huddles, performance feedback, and training sessions
• Apply strategic thinking by connecting daily tasks to broader store and company goals
• Learn and execute Belle Tire's 6-Step Sales Process to ensure consistent, customer-focused interactions
• Support team members in identifying customer needs and offering effective solutions
• Drive sales across all products and services while maintaining strong service standards
• Build customer relationships and assist with resolving concerns or escalations
• Gain hands-on experience with store operations including staffing, scheduling, inventory, facility, cleaning, and workflow management
• Learn how to ensure compliance with company policies, safety protocols, and operational procedures
• Assist in coordinating shop productivity and ensuring efficient communication between sales and technicians
• Understand how operational decisions impact the overall customer experience and store performance
• Learn the fundamentals of P&L management, including sales, labor, and controllable expenses
• Analyze financial reports under the guidance of the Store Manager to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Participate in executing company initiatives and strategies to achieve operational goals
• Support accurate recordkeeping and inventory management practices
• Serve as a role model for Belle Tire's beliefs, behaviors, and customer-first mindset
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture
• Engage with the team and community to strengthen the Belle Tire brand
• Successfully complete the structure training program, which integrates hands-on experience, classroom instruction, digital learning modules, and assessments

Skills

Leadership experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Financial acumen

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Adapt quickly

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Job description

Belle Tire Inc. invites you to join its Manager in Training (MIT) program, designed to prepare future store leaders through hands-on operations, leadership development, and mentorship from a Store Manager.

You will gain experience in sales, customer service, staffing, inventory, and store performance, with travel to training centers as needed. You will learn the Belle Tire Way while contributing to daily operations and team success, with opportunities for promotion into a Store Manager role