Automotive Assistant Manager

bigbrandtire; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, and ins

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts and ASE reimburse

Job summary

American Tire Depot in Clovis, CA is seeking an Automotive Assistant Manager to drive guest satisfaction and store performance. You will lead a fast-paced team, coach advisors and techs, and ensure safe, efficient operations while growing service sales and delivering a superior customer experience.

The role requires 1–3 years of automotive service leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage daily shop activity, inventory, and KPI tracking.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years in automotive service management or retail leadership.
• Experience driving service sales in tires/brakes/maintenance.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to supervise a high-volume, fast-paced team.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front: open/close, plan daily goals, maintain safety and efficiency.
• Own the guest experience: greet, advise, build estimates, explain work, close sales.
• Bridge between technicians and customers; translate inspections into recommendations.
• Develop the team: coach advisors and techs, reinforce process, celebrate wins.
• Run the business: manage inventory, cash handling, scheduling, KPI tracking, OSHA/EHS compliance.
• Cover the deck when Store Manager is out and model top performance on every shift.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

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.