Automotive Assistant Manager

American Tire Depot; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

401(k)

Employee discounts

Referral bonuses

ASE reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

American Tire Depot is seeking an Automotive Assistant Manager to lead front-line operations and deliver an exceptional guest experience. You will guide technicians and advisors, build clear estimates, and close sales while maintaining shop safety and efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years of automotive service management or retail leadership, a strong service-sales background, and the ability to manage a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years automotive service management or retail leadership required.
• Strong background in service sales (tires, brakes, maintenance)
• Proven ability to lead a team in 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, shop safety, efficiency.
• Own the guest experience: greet customers, build estimates, explain work clearly, close sales.
• Bridge between techs and customers; translate inspections into recommendations.
• Develop the team: coach advisors and techs, enforce processes, celebrate wins.
• Run the business: manage inventory, cash handling, scheduling, KPI tracking, OSHA/EHS compliance.
• Cover the Store Manager when out; model elite standards on every shift.

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.