Assistant Store Manager — Lead & Develop Frontline Team

Discount Tire; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sundays off

Weekly pay

Paid training

Holidays and PTO/vacation

Employee referral bonuses

Tuition assistance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Mental health resources

Employee discounts

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Discount Tire is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Gastonia, NC. You will lead and mentor a team, ensure safety, deliver a great customer experience, and help build a career within a promote‑from‑within culture.

The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, coaching technicians, inventory management, and sustaining a safe, inviting store environment. Training and growth opportunities are core to our approach.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strength: Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Automotive enthusiasm: It’s a plus but not required (we will train you).
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Busting tires: Install, rotate, balance, repair, and clean new tires and wheels
• Coaching a team: Train, mentor, and coach a team of 4–5 technicians
• Managing: Organize new and existing inventory of tires, wheels, wiper blades, and lug nuts
• Delighting customers: Providing an inviting, easy, and safe customer experience
• Growing: Learn by doing with hands‑on, on‑the‑job training and development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Discount Tire is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Gastonia, NC. You will lead and mentor a team, ensure safety, deliver a great customer experience, and help build a career within a promote‑from‑within culture.

The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, coaching technicians, inventory management, and sustaining a safe, inviting store environment. Training and growth opportunities are core to our approach.