District Manager in Training

Grease Monkey #41; Chesnee (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

A Plus Automotive is seeking a District Manager in Training to grow into a multi-unit leadership role. You will learn our POS system, processes, and operations by running a store for 3-6 months, demonstrating your ability to lead a team, deliver results, and develop your replacement.

Promotion to District Manager is earned by proving you can operate a location, build a strong team, and consistently deliver performance while advancing the company’s vision and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership development role requiring learning our POS system, processes, and store operations.
• Strong focus on achieving KPIs, staff development, and customer/service excellence.
• Proven ability to lead teams, coach performance, and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Perform all General Manager duties while in training.
• Ensure locations open on time and operate until scheduled closing.
• Be properly staffed for business needs, including inspectors in NC locations.
• Monitor daily KPIs and mid-day performance checks to hit goals.
• Adjust operations to improve performance and control labor.
• Send daily recap emails detailing challenges, opportunities, and wins.
• Submit weekly goal improvement plans.
• Act as a leader and motivator with high energy and engagement.
• Hold team members accountable through coaching and corrective actions.
• Handle escalated customer concerns, claims, and warranties over $100.
• Complete and manage Personal Action Forms for employee changes.
• Recruit, hire, and build a strong talent pipeline.
• Manage customer feedback and online reviews with professional responses.
• Verify payroll accuracy weekly (Thursday) and ensure data integrity.
• Manage inventory and approve orders within budget.
• Maintain professional email communication and detailed responses.
• Build bench strength through cross-training and succession planning.
• Support company initiatives, contests, and incentives.
• Complete payroll, bonuses, and new-hire tasks by Monday 8 AM.
• Deliver exceptional employee and customer experiences.
• Drive growth by recruiting staff and controlling labor.
• Advance store growth through training, process adherence, and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

KPIs

Coaching

Operations

Communication

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

District Manager in Training (DMT)

A Plus Automotive

Looking for people who want to make an impact and a difference in a growing company.

A Plus Automotive was founded in 2019 with a clear vision: to build a profitable business by creating a positive employee experience, so that every team member is passionate about delivering a customer experience that exceeds expectations.

We are seeking a District Manager in Training (DMT) who is ready to grow into a multi-unit leadership role and help drive that vision forward.

Position Overview

This is a hands‑on leadership development role. Candidates will be required to learn our POS system, processes, and operations by running a store for 3-6 months. During this time, you will demonstrate your ability to lead a team, deliver results, and develop your replacement.

Promotion to District Manager role is earned by proving you can successfully operate a location, build a strong team, and consistently deliver performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all General Manager duties while in training
• Ensure all locations:
  • Open on time and operate until scheduled closing
• Are properly staffed for business needs, including key roles (e.g., inspectors in NC locations)
• Monitor and manage daily KPIs, including mid-day (1 PM) performance checks to ensure pacing toward goals
• Adjust operations as needed to improve performance and control labor
• Send a daily recap email summarizing:
  • Challenges addressed
  • Opportunities identified and action plans created
  • Wins achieved
• Submit a weekly goal improvement plan
• Act as a leader and motivator, maintaining a high level of energy, positivity, and engagement
• Hold team members accountable:
  • Recognize strong performance
  • Address missed expectations through coaching and corrective action
• Handle escalated customer concerns, claims, and warranties over $100
• Complete and manage all Personal Action Forms (PAFs) for employee changes
• Recruit, hire, and continuously build a strong talent pipeline
• Manage customer feedback and online reviews, responding professionally and taking action when needed
• Verify payroll accuracy weekly (Thursday):
  • Ensure timecards, breaks, and employee data are correct
• Manage inventory and approve orders within budget
• Maintain strong communication by responding to emails with professionalism and detail
• Build bench strength through cross‑training and succession planning
• Support and promote company initiatives, contests, and incentives
• Ensure all administrative tasks (payroll, bonuses, new hires, PAFs) are completed by Monday at 8 AM

Expectations

• Work 5 days / 55 hours per week in-store, while remaining engaged and available as needed
• Lead by example and build a team that enjoys their work and takes pride in performance
• Increase sales, control costs, and drive profitability
• Teach, train, coach, and motivate teams to achieve bonuses
• Delegate effectively and follow up to ensure execution
• Deliver consistent performance management
• Ensure an outstanding customer and employee experience

Core Strengths

• Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to listen, coach, and develop others
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• High level of accountability for people, performance, and results
• Strong communication and computer skills (Excel, email, text, Zoom)

Primary Focus

• Deliver an exceptional employee and customer experience
• Recruit and staff for growth while maintaining labor control
• Train and enforce adherence to processes and proceduresPrevent and resolve customer issues and damage claims
• Achieve KPI targets:
  • Sales
  • Customer count
  • Payroll cost
  • Profitability
• Maintain a safe work environment for employees and customers

Secondary Focus

• Facility and equipment maintenance
• Store appearance and curb appeal
• Recruiting and hiring
• Fleet account growth and management
• Completion of online training

What Success Looks Like

For the Company

• Increased profitability and growth
• Lower turnover and stronger leadership retention
• Increased customer count

For Teammates

• More promotion opportunities
• Performance-based raises and bonuses
• Job stability and career growth

For Customers

• Consistent, high-quality service
• Trust that A Plus Automotive will always do the right thing

When Expectations Are Not Met

For the Company

• Lost business and declining performance
• Increased turnover and poor morale

For Teammates

• Fewer growth and earning opportunities
• Less enjoyable work environment

For Customers

• Reduced trust and satisfaction
• Longer wait times and inconsistent service

Career Growth Opportunity

This role is designed for individuals who want more than just a job-you want to make an impact, develop people, and grow a business.

Advancement to District Manager requires:

• Successfully running a store during training
• Training and developing a capable replacement
• Demonstrating strong leadership and consistent results