Assistant Store Manager

Dobbs-Tire-; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dobbs Tire and Auto Centers is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Webster Groves, MO. The role supports the Store Manager in leading daily operations of our automotive service center, driving sales, service, and repair excellence while ensuring safety and profitability.

The ideal candidate brings experience in retail or service settings, a strong work ethic, and a hands-on approach to coaching staff and achieving targets. Candidates must be flexible to varied schedules, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or service-based environment.
• Proven track record in coaching and development of staff.
• Ability to manage high-volume store operations.
• Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in leading retail and service teams.
• Drive efficiency, quality, and profitability through sales and service.
• Coach and mentor employees on repair procedures and customer service.
• Maintain staffing schedules for front-of-house and back-of-shop.
• Monitor KPIs such as gross profit, tire sales, and service revenue.
• Ensure safety and compliance with company policies.
• Support inventory management and store upkeep.
• Adapt schedules including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

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Assistant Store Manager

Asst Store Manager Full Time Sales Webster Groves, MO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3585

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

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: _________________________