Automotive Service Store Manager: Lead, Grow & Profit

Plaza Tire Service; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonus

Paid training

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Career advancement

Job summary

Sun Auto Tire & Service is seeking a Store Manager to lead a high-performing automotive service and tire location. You will own customer experience, team development, and day-to-day operations while driving sales and profitability in a fast-paced, safety‑focused environment.

You’ll recruit and coach the team, manage inventory and store performance metrics, and collaborate with district leadership to ensure excellent service and growth opportunities for the store and career paths within Sun Auto.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automotive service, tire, retail, or store management.
• Proven ability to motivate, coach, and lead teams in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
• Experience managing store performance, operational plans, KPIs, budgets, labor, inventory, or P&L results.
• Strong customer service, sales, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Comfortable using store data and reports to coach performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the store team to deliver a professional, customer-first experience and build trust.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, coach, and develop teammates to drive performance.
• Set clear expectations and maintain a positive, safety-focused work environment.
• Analyze store metrics and execute action plans to meet or exceed targets.
• Own store-level P&L by driving revenue growth and cost control.
• Manage parts and tire inventory in the POS system and warranty tracking.
• Resolve escalated customer concerns with urgency and professionalism.
• Serve as primary store contact for vendors, facilities, and equipment needs.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Sales

Problem-solving

Communication

Team development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certification (preferred)

ASE-related certification (preferred)

Tools

POS systems

Store reports

Basic computer tools

Job description

Sun Auto Tire & Service is seeking a Store Manager to lead a high-performing automotive service and tire location. You will own customer experience, team development, and day-to-day operations while driving sales and profitability in a fast-paced, safety‑focused environment.

You’ll recruit and coach the team, manage inventory and store performance metrics, and collaborate with district leadership to ensure excellent service and growth opportunities for the store and career paths within Sun Auto.