Auto Service Manager in Training — Path to Store Leadership

Big Brand Tire & Service; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, and ins

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Referral bonuses

ASE reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Big Brand Tire & Service in Coeur d'Alene, ID is seeking a Manager In Training to lead the shop floor, greet and guide customers, and translate inspections into trusted recommendations. You will oversee daily operations, ensure safety and efficiency, and drive a strong guest experience.

This role offers clear career growth into store management or multi-unit leadership, with competitive benefits and a path to advancing within a growing company.

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.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

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

Service sales

Team leadership

Automotive repair knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Valid driver’s license

Physical strength (lift 70 lbs)

Job description

Big Brand Tire & Service in Coeur d'Alene, ID is seeking a Manager In Training to lead the shop floor, greet and guide customers, and translate inspections into trusted recommendations. You will oversee daily operations, ensure safety and efficiency, and drive a strong guest experience.

This role offers clear career growth into store management or multi-unit leadership, with competitive benefits and a path to advancing within a growing company.