District Operations Manager

Dealer Tire, LLC; Texas; Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Job summary

Dent Wizard, a leading automotive reconditioning company, seeks a District Manager to oversee sales, operations, and personnel across a defined geographic area. You will drive revenue growth with strategic selling, manage a team of technicians, and align with leadership to meet EBITDA and budget goals.

The role emphasizes recruiting, staff development, and delivering exceptional customer outcomes, with travel and leadership responsibilities across a multi-state area.

Qualifications

• Requires combined minimum experience of 3 years in district route and auction leadership.
• Profitability management of a P&L of at least $1.5M in revenue annually.
• Experience managing other leaders and staff of 20+.
• Overnight travel approximately 10–20%.
• Strong results orientation and leadership capability.
• Proven ability to implement strategy and drive positive change.

Responsibilities

• Sales and business development: develop revenue growth plans, build relationships with customers, and expand opportunities.
• Operations: lead and manage a team to optimize resources, technicians, and capital; address concerns promptly.
• Personnel: recruit, hire, and retain technicians; develop managers and staff; ensure training.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Team management

Strategic selling

Results-driven

Change implementation

Communication skill

Negotiation

Job description

About Dent Wizard

About Dent Wizard Dent Wizard is the nation’s undisputed leader in automotive reconditioning services and vehicle protection products – and our success is the result of the great people who serve our customers. We’re stable, growing and have a strong business model, with opportunities in 43 states, 2.5 million vehicles repaired every year and more than 3,000 highly skilled employees. Help us reach new heights and receive the respect, rewards and recognition you deserve.

District Manager Job Description

Reporting to a Region Vice President, a District Manager oversees and leads all sales, operations, and employees within a defined geographic area. DM is responsible for both origination of business and fulfillment of services to customers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Sales and Business Development (25-35%)

Work with RVP, RCDD and/or DSM to develop and execute a revenue growth plan aligned with Company strategy and objectives by developing new customers and expanding relationships. Partner with DSM and RCDD to sell new customers and maximize existing business opportunities. Build and solidify relationships with key customers and networks to initiate relationships with prospective customers. Develop and implement sales solutions that ensure maximum penetration of customers and the market. Drive results using strategic selling skills and negotiation abilities that create a win-win for the customer and Dent Wizard. Align with National Sales and Marketing leadership to support business development and proactively promote services.

Operations (35-45%)

Lead and manage a team to maximize effectiveness and efficiency of resources, technicians and capital. Direct recruiting activities with hiring managers and talent acquisition resources to ensure top talent and proper staffing in support of existing customers and new business expectations. Expediently and professionally addresses all customer, operational, and performance concerns. Closely support direct reports/managers optimizing day-to-day operations.

Personnel (15-20%)

Create a positive, productive working environment consistent with Dent Wizard’s Core Values. Recruit, hire and retain technician base at or above budgeted targets. Ensure managers possess the necessary skills and are empowered to identify and resolve customer and personnel concerns in a proactive, respectful, and fair manner. Communicate regularly, consistently, effectively, and candidly. Create and implement plans for managers and employees to be appropriately trained and equipped for current and potential business including technical, administrative and management skills. Identifies performance issues and develops plans to address and redirect.

Administration (10-20%)

Lead Q Process to ensure complete participation and drive Vital Few and MITs. Lead and execute DW’s Blueprint Strategy to deliver Desired Superior Outcome expectations. Responsible for achieving annual budget goals such as revenue and EBITDA. Along with FP&A team, utilize quantitative tools to drive financial and operational performance. Manage and deliver key metrics to exceed company goals. Leads preparation of 7-step capital requests. Evaluate and recommend investment decisions regarding headcount, coverage patterns, equipment, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Combined minimum experience of 3 years in a district route and auction leadership role required
• Profitable management of a P&L of at least $1.5M in revenue annually
• Experience managing other leaders and staffs of 20+
• Travels overnight approximately 10 – 20%
• Result-driven
• Positive, motivating leadership style
• Flexible, resilient, diplomatic, tolerant
• Active listener; credible and persuasive communication style that empowers others and leads decisively
• Successful strategy implementation and results
• Track record of leading and implementing positive change

Preferred Qualifications

• District dealer route and auction experience both strongly preferred

Compensation

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The starting compensation is expected to be: $97,818-$122,196/Year Why Dent Wizard: An amazing opportunity to join a growing organization, built on the efforts of hard working, innovative, and team-oriented people. The total compensation package may also include commission, bonus or profit sharing. Sign on bonus is subject to state and local laws, terms and conditions, including employment status and length-of-service requirements.

Benefits

• paid time off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k match (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution)

For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit our Dealer Tire Family of Companies Benefits Highlights Booklet.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Dent Wizard is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities.

ADA Disclosure

Any candidate who feels that they may need an accommodation to complete this application, or any portions of same, based on the impact of a disability should contact Dent Wizard's Human Resources Department to discuss your specific needs.

About Dent Wizard

Crafting Excellence in Automotive Reconditioning At Dent Wizard, we've dedicated ourselves to perfecting the art of automotive reconditioning for over three decades. We're more than just a service provider, we're a team of skilled artisans, affectionately known as "Wizards," who turn everyday vehicles into works of art. We take pride in our reputation and company values of Integrity, Innovation, Customer Devotion, and Excellence. Whether you're considering a career with us or seeking our services, Dent Wizard is your trusted partner for all things automotive reconditioning. Welcome to the magic behind the Wizardry!