Automotive Service Lead — Path to Store Manager

Big Brand Tire & Service; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Referral bonuses

Career growth into Store Manager or MU

Job summary

Big Brand Tire & Service in Oxnard, CA is seeking an Automotive Assistant Manager to lead frontline operations, greet customers, build estimates, explain work clearly, and close sales with confidence. You will bridge technicians and customers, coach advisors and techs, manage inventory and scheduling, track KPIs, and ensure OSHA/EHS compliance, stepping in for the Store Manager as needed.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate with commission and overtime opportunities, plus paid vacations

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.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift 70 lbs.
• Open availability, including weekends.

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

Retail repair leadership

Service sales

Team leadership

Customer service

Job description

Big Brand Tire & Service in Oxnard, CA is seeking an Automotive Assistant Manager to lead frontline operations, greet customers, build estimates, explain work clearly, and close sales with confidence. You will bridge technicians and customers, coach advisors and techs, manage inventory and scheduling, track KPIs, and ensure OSHA/EHS compliance, stepping in for the Store Manager as needed.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate with commission and overtime opportunities, plus paid vacations