Automotive Assistant Manager

Sun Valley Tire & Auto Service; Atascadero (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly + commission

Overtime opportunities

Paid vacation

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Career growth

Job summary

American Tire Depot in California is seeking an Automotive Assistant Manager to lead daily operations, open/close the shop, and ensure an efficient, safe, and accurate service experience.

You will supervise advisers and technicians, coach the team, translate inspections into clear recommendations, manage inventory and scheduling, and help drive sales with strong communication and a drive for growth. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in automotive service management or retail repair leadership.
• Experience in service sales (tires, brakes, maintenance, or mechanical).
• Experience leading a team in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift 70 lbs.
• Open availability, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front: open/close, 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.
• 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

Communication

Problem solving

Lifting 70 lbs

Weekend availability

Job description

Automotive Assistant Manager

We're a results-focused, performance-driven team that knows how to deliver. Every role here plays a key part in shaping an exceptional experience for our customers and for each other.

We offer the kind of benefits you'd expect from a larger organization — plus a few that give us an edge over the competition. And the best part? You'll be joining a genuinely solid team that sets the standard for speed, accuracy, and service.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate + commission and overtime opportunities
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurances
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discounts, referral bonuses and ASE reimbursement
• Genuine career growth — with progression into Store Manager or Multi-Unit leader, evidenced by hundreds of team member promotions.

Assistant Store Manager:

• 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

What Makes You a Great Fit

• At least 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
• Valid driver’s license + ability to lift 70 lbs (jumping in when needed is part of the job)
• A self-starter who thrives on results, accountability, and growth
• Open availability, including weekends, to lead and support the team during peak business times

American Tire Depot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace.