Assistant Store Manager

DOBBS TIRE & AUTO CENTERS; Waterloo (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers in Waterloo, IL is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily operations across tire and service departments. You will coach staff, manage customer experiences, and help drive sales and service profitability.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment, a focus on safety and KPI achievement, and flexible scheduling including weekends.

Qualifications

• Prior management experience in retail or service environments.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams, coach staff, and manage schedules.
• Strong results orientation with focus on KPIs and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in leading daily operations of the store.
• Coach staff, monitor performance, and manage scheduling.
• Drive sales, service revenue, and profitability through coaching.
• Train employees on service standards and safety practices.
• Review KPIs and implement improvement plans to meet targets.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant store operations.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Retail management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Job description

To be a team member of the Driven by Dobbs family, you must be dedicated to supporting the company’s mission, vision, and values.

OUR MISSION:

To be the leader in the automotive tire and service aftermarket industry in every market that we operate in providing premier service to our guests.

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Store Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Driven by Dobbs, our family of brands brings together Dobbs Tire and Auto Centers—founded in 1976 in South St. Louis, MO as a family-owned complete auto care provider—and Conrad’s Tire Express & Total Car Care, founded in 1969inCleveland,OH.Together,wehavegrownintoarapidlyexpanding,multi-marketautomotiveserviceorganization that willoperateacross eight states in 2026, with continued growth on the horizon. Across all locations, customers can expectafullselectionofqualitytirebrandsandcomprehensiveautomotiveservices,rangingfromroutinemaintenanceto advanced diagnostics and engine repair. Our investment in training, development, safety, and overall team wellbeing empowers our people to deliver exceptional service every day. Rooted in a culture that extends beyond the shop, we proudly support local organizations and charities in the communities where our teams live and work.

We are seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in leading the daily operations of the automotive service center, ensuring all sales, service, and repair activities are performed efficiently, safely, and profitably. This roleassistswith coaching and developing store staff,maintainingappropriate staffinglevels, and promoting a culture of exceptional customer service. The Assistant Store Manager helpsmonitorsales performance,identifiesopportunities for improvement, and supports the implementation of strategies to achieve financial and operational goals. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a retail or service-based environment,high standardsfor customer satisfaction, and a strong work ethic with a hands-on approach to achieving results.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Store Manager in leading retail and service teams, including participation in hiring, performance management, coaching, corrective action, and compensation-related decisions.
• Support the direction of store staff in selling, servicing, and repairing vehicles to drive efficiency, quality, and profitability.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of store performance KPIs, including gross profit, tire sales, and service revenue, and help lead the team toward achieving targets.
• Train, coach, and mentor employees on proper repair and maintenance procedures, customer service standards, and operational best practices.
• Create andmaintainschedules for front-of-house and back-of-shop employees to ensureappropriate staffingduring all operating hours, including store opening and closing.
• Review sales and operational performance data,identifyopportunities for improvement, andassistin implementing strategies to achieve financial and operational goals.
• Support inventory management, including ordering, tracking, and accounting for equipment, replacement parts, and tires.
• Assistwith general housekeeping, facility upkeep, and hands-on operational tasks as needed, including stocking, organizing, and other store support activities.
• Recommend and support technical training initiatives to promote continuous skill development across all technician levels.
• Ensure all store operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Help foster a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence within the sales and service teams in partnership with the Store Manager.
• Maintain flexibility toworkvaried schedules, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, to meet business and customer needs.
• Performadditionalduties asassigned by leadership.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Alignment withcompanymission,vision,andvalues.
• Strongworkethicwithacommitmenttoresults.
• Strongteamplayerwiththeabilitytoadapttodiverseteammembers.
• Abilitytoperformin afar paced/high volumeenvironment.
• Ahighleveloftimemanagement,accountability,and prioritizationskills.
• Abilitytobeorganized,problemsolve andbesolutionoriented.
• Self-motivated,goal-oriented,anddriven toaccomplishdepartmentgoals.
• Strongcriticalthinkerwithahighlevelofattentiontodetail.
• Highly-customercentricandmasterrelationshipbuilder.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequentexposuretovaryingtemperaturesduetothenatureoftheworkandshopconditions.
• Extendedperiodsofstanding,sittingandwalkingwithinafast-pacedretailsalesenvironment.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Driven by Dobbs is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to complete a selection assessment and pre-employment screenings.

Signature: _________________________Date: _________________________