Assistant Store Manager

Sun Auto Tire & Service; Metropolis (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick time

Six paid holidays

Medical, dental and vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Discounted services

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Plaza Tire Service is hiring an Assistant Manager to lead daily operations, greet customers, document needs, and upsell services. You will provide quotes, track service progress, and ensure customer satisfaction in a fast-paced store environment.

The role emphasizes sales, customer service, and automotive knowledge, with opportunities for advancement within Sun Auto Tire & Service's network. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience as a Service Advisor is helpful but not required.
• Experience in sales, customer service or automotive field.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work a minimum of five days per week, including Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers professionally in person and by phone using standardized techniques.
• Document customer concerns; inspect vehicle and reference service history to identify needs.
• Recommend services and document recommendations in the customer file.
• Promote services, parts and accessories; demonstrate product knowledge to customers.
• Provide accurate quotes including cost and completion time; update customers on status.
• Follow procedures when completing transactions and explain warranties.
• Conduct post-repair follow-up calls to ensure satisfaction; track returns and warranty parts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales

Customer service

Team management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Powered by The Sun Auto Network, Plaza Tire Service delivers trusted tire and automotive service backed by nearly 100 years of automotive excellence. With certified technicians and over 500 locations nationwide, we provide expert care through Clarity, Confidence, and Customer Care. Proudly servicing the Midwest since 1963, we offer a complete range of auto services and repair solutions.

The Assistant Manager is responsible for selling and promoting all products and services offered by Plaza Tire by following the company’s store standards and expectations. They help manage the team and workflow in the shop and are the manager on duty when the store manager is out.

COMPENSATION: $50,000-$80,000/ year consisting of hourly + commission

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promptly greet customers in a professional and courteous manner both in person and on the telephone using the Company’s standardized customer service techniques.
• Listen to and thoroughly document customer’s concerns; inspect vehicle and refer to service history to accurately identify and verify customer’s service needs.
• Recommend services according to appropriate level of knowledge. Clearly communicate any additional recommendations from the Automotive Technician to the customer so that they can make an informed decision. Properly document all recommendations in customer file.
• Promote the sales of appropriate services, parts, and accessories by demonstrating an understanding of the product and associated service requirements.
• Provide customer with an accurate quote that includes cost and time of completion for the services approved by the customer. Provide customer with updates throughout the day on the status of their services.
• Follow proper procedures when cashing out a customer’s ticket to include a review of the completed multi-point inspection and explanation of applicable warranties.
• Conduct post repair and declined services follow up phone calls to ensure customer satisfaction for all individual customers.
• Track all new returns, core returns and warranty parts for individual customers
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience as a Service Advisor is helpful, but not required
• Prior experience in sales, customer service or an automotive related field
• Professional appearance and proven ability to work in a process driven environment
• Possess valid driver’s license
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to work a minimum of five days per week, including Saturday’s

Benefits:

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement, up to $3,000 annually
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (Company paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Discounted Services on Personal and Immediate Family Vehicles
• Opportunity for Advancement!

Sun Auto Tire & Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.