Branch Manager in Training, 26-27, Full Benefits

CarHop Auto Sales and Finance; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO + 6 holidays

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Job summary

CarHop Auto Sales and Finance is seeking a skilled Manager to lead a retail location. You will guide sales staff, set vision, coach and train, and monitor day-to-day operations to ensure profitable performance.

The role emphasizes team engagement, process oversight, and maintaining high standards of customer service across the store. Expected to travel to other stores as needed; requires 3–5 years supervisory experience, strong leadership, and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory/manager experience.
• Strong leadership with ability to coach and motivate a team.
• Calm, patient, and professional in all situations.
• Able to set and achieve targeted goals and monitor progress.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and follow-up abilities.
• Available to work Saturdays; travel to other stores as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead yourself and team to support CarHop's vision and mission.
• Set a clear vision and goals for the sales team to hit targets.
• Engage and motivate the team to perform at high levels.
• Drive day-to-day operations and oversee the sales process.
• Hire, coach, and train store staff; conduct weekly trainings.
• Mentor new staff on standard methodologies to boost performance.
• Manage branch sales, inventory, and warranty; analyze performance.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Team motivation

Organization

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

CarHop is a growing, nationwide, auto sales & finance company with a "can do" attitude. We believe in work life balance, training, developing, and promoting our teams from within.

A track record of consistent expansion, we anticipate continued growth well past 2026!

Manager will work with an existing Branch Manager to oversee a retail location and its staff to achieve profitable sales with the ultimate goal of possibly relocating and overseeing your own retail location.

The ideal candidate will be sales and team-oriented, display strong attention to detail, and maintain professionalism at all times.

The Manager is a skilled multi-tasker and demonstrates creative leadership methods to motivate employees.

Manager Benefits

• Great starting salary $26-$27 hr, additional earning potential with quarterly performance-based bonus once you get your own store!
• Great work/life balance - 2 days off per week- Branches are open less than 50 hours per week nationwide.
• Locations close at 6:00pm weekdays, 5:00 pm Saturdays, & closed on Sundays
• Full health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision/Flex spend)
• 401 (k) w/ company match
• Paid time off (PTO) plus 6 paid holidays
• Car sales experience is not necessary at any level.

Manager Responsibilities

• Leading yourself and team in a way that supports Carhops Vision and mission
• Setting a clear vision and goals for the sales team to achieve targeted performance goals
• Engaging and motivating the team to achieve key goals, performance expectations
• Driving the business through a high-level of involvement in the day-to-day operations
• Overseeing the sales process and monitor performance and execution.
• Hire, coach and train all store staff - conduct weekly training and one-on-ones
• Mentor new staff on standard methodologies for improving performance.
• Manage all aspects of the branch which include sales, inventory and warranty.
• Analyze the business and develop action plans to improve performance ensuring the branch achieves forecasted goals and objectives

Manager Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of successful experience as supervisor / manager required.
• Strong leadership skills with proven record of building, coaching and motivating a team preferred
• Ability to stay calm, patient & professional at all times
• Ability to set and achieve targeted goals
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and follow up skills
• Ability to work required Saturdays (closed Sundays)
• Ability to travel to other stores to assist with coverage
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier
• Willing to submit to a pre-employment background check with results that are consistent with Company hiring standards.
• High School diploma or equivalent

About CarHop

CarHop, an industry-leader in the Buy-Here, Pay-Here marketplace, specializing in helping those who have not quite perfect credit to achieve transportation independence! With nearly 40 locations nationwide, and growing, we've made a difference by Helping People Drive and changing the lives of thousands of people.