Auto Center District Manager

Mills Fleet Farm e-Commerce Enterprises, LLC; Appleton, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleet Farm is seeking an Auto Center District Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across multiple Auto Center locations. You will drive sales, profitability, and EBITDA performance through standardized routines and effective coaching.

You will recruit, hire, and develop Auto Center Managers and Team Members, foster a customer-first culture, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable improvements while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field required; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of Auto Center management experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of automotive services, including tire mounting and balancing, wheel alignments, brake systems, oil changes, and battery installation.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs.
• Comfortable facilitating meetings, conducting training sessions, and presenting information to diverse audiences.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations across multiple Auto Center locations, driving the achievement of sales, profitability, and performance objectives.
• Monitor and analyze key financial and operational metrics, including sales, attachment rates, labor performance, and expenses, while implementing corrective action plans through coaching, accountability, and process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Human Resources to recruit, hire, train, and develop high-performing Auto Center Managers and Team Members, building organizational bench strength and supporting employee engagement and retention across the district.
• Promote a customer-first culture by reinforcing exceptional service standards, operational consistency, and workplace safety practices.
• Conduct regular site visits to evaluate operational performance, facility appearance, brand standards compliance, and overall team engagement.
• Ensure consistent adherence to company policies, operational procedures, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional corporate partners to execute strategic initiatives, drive operational improvements, and share best practices across locations.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Organization

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business / Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

About the Role

The Auto Center District Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for Auto Center Managers and Team Members across assigned locations. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, improving EBITDA performance, and achieving sustainable business growth through standardized routines, process efficiencies, and leadership development.

Additionally, the Auto Center District Manager identifies opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and profitability by implementing effective solutions and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver targeted business results.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and oversee daily operations across multiple Auto Center locations, driving the achievement of sales, profitability, and performance objectives.
• Monitor and analyze key financial and operational metrics, including sales, attachment rates, labor performance, and expenses, while implementing corrective action plans through coaching, accountability, and process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Human Resources to recruit, hire, train, and develop high-performing Auto Center Managers and Team Members, building organizational bench strength and supporting employee engagement and retention across the district.

Promote a customer-first culture by reinforcing exceptional service standards, operational consistency, and workplace safety practices.

Conduct regular site visits to evaluate operational performance, facility appearance, brand standards compliance, and overall team engagement.

Ensure consistent adherence to company policies, operational procedures, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional corporate partners to execute strategic initiatives, drive operational improvements, and share best practices across locations.

Maintain flexibility to support business operations, including availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field required; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of Auto Center management experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of automotive services, including tire mounting and balancing, wheel alignments, brake systems, oil changes, and battery installation.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs.
• Comfortable facilitating meetings, conducting training sessions, and presenting information to diverse audiences.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Why Join Fleet Farm?

A dynamic and growing company with a strong Midwest footprint.

Work alongside passionate professionals who are driven by teamwork and results.

Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth and development.

Make a tangible impact on product availability and customer satisfaction.

Fleet Farm is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, gender, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Fleet Farm will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.

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