Automotive Service Manager in Training - Lead & Grow

Lisac's Tire; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Career growth into Store Management

Job summary

Lisac's Tire is seeking a Manager In Training to join our results-focused team in a fast-paced automotive service environment. You will lead front-line operations, guide the guest experience, and translate inspections into trusted recommendations to grow service sales.

The role emphasizes coaching others, managing daily workflow, inventory, scheduling, and KPI tracking while upholding safety standards and a culture of accountability. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in automotive service management or retail repair leadership.
• Strong background in service sales (tires, brakes, maintenance, or mechanical).
• 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.
• 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

Service sales

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Weekend availability

Job description

Lisac's Tire is seeking a Manager In Training to join our results-focused team in a fast-paced automotive service environment. You will lead front-line operations, guide the guest experience, and translate inspections into trusted recommendations to grow service sales.

The role emphasizes coaching others, managing daily workflow, inventory, scheduling, and KPI tracking while upholding safety standards and a culture of accountability. Weekend availability is required.