Auto Service Manager in Training - Lead & Grow Team

Big Brand Tire & Service; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission and overtime opportunities

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, and ins

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts, referral bonuses &

ASE reimbursement

Job summary

Big Brand Tire & Service is seeking a Manager In Training to develop into a Store Manager role. You will lead day-to-day operations, ensure an exceptional guest experience, and bridge the gap between technicians and customers to translate inspections into reliable recommendations.

We value results, accountability, and growth, with opportunities for career advancement into Store Management or Multi-Unit leadership as the team expands.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in automotive service management or retail repair leadership.
• Strong background in service sales (tires, brakes, maintenance, or mechanical).
• Proven ability to lead a team in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front: open/close, set the daily game plan, keep the shop safe, clean, and efficient.
• Own the guest experience: greet, advise, build estimates, explain work clearly, close sales with confidence.
• Be the bridge between techs and customers; translate inspections into trusted recommendations.
• Develop the team: coach advisors and techs, reinforce process, celebrate wins, address gaps.
• Run the business: inventory & ordering, cash handling/POS, scheduling, KPI tracking, compliance (OSHA/EHS).
• Cover the deck when the Store Manager is out; model elite standards on every shift.

Skills

Automotive service management

Service sales experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Big Brand Tire & Service is seeking a Manager In Training to develop into a Store Manager role. You will lead day-to-day operations, ensure an exceptional guest experience, and bridge the gap between technicians and customers to translate inspections into reliable recommendations.

We value results, accountability, and growth, with opportunities for career advancement into Store Management or Multi-Unit leadership as the team expands.