Automotive Service Manager in Training — Growth Path

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate plus? pension?

Overtime opportunities

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts and ASE reimburse

Career growth into Store Management or

Job summary

Big Brand Tire & Service in Colorado is hiring a Manager In Training to lead front-line operations and deliver an outstanding guest experience. You’ll open/close the shop, set the daily plan, coach advisors and techs, and bridge the gap between customers and technicians to translate inspections into trusted recommendations.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in automotive service management or retail leadership, strong service-sales background, and a drive for results.

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, to lead during peak times.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front: open/close, set daily plan, keep shop safe and efficient.
• Own the guest experience: greet, advise, build estimates, explain work clearly, close sales.
• 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

Service sales

Team leadership

Customer communication

Weekend availability

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Big Brand Tire & Service in Colorado is hiring a Manager In Training to lead front-line operations and deliver an outstanding guest experience. You’ll open/close the shop, set the daily plan, coach advisors and techs, and bridge the gap between customers and technicians to translate inspections into trusted recommendations.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in automotive service management or retail leadership, strong service-sales background, and a drive for results.