Leadership Development Program

VIP, Inc.; Auburn, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

VIP Tires & Service, headquartered in Auburn, Maine, is seeking recent college graduates for its Manager-in-Training program. You’ll enter a structured leadership track and learn the automotive tire & service business while receiving formal leadership training from VIP’s CEO and senior leaders.

After completing the first year, you’ll be in line for a Service Manager position at a VIP retail location. The program includes special events, coaching sessions, and leadership conferences to accelerate

Qualifications

• Leadership training program led by VIP’s CEO and senior leadership.
• Program targets recent college graduates for fast-track management roles.

Responsibilities

• Complete Leadership Training and prepare for Service Manager roles.
• Participate in ongoing leadership activities and conferences.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Recent college graduate

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM

We are in search of tomorrow’s leaders for one of Maine’s fastest growing, family-owned companies. VIP Tires & Service, headquartered in Auburn, Maine, currently operates 76 locations across five states and employs over 750 team members. We are accepting applications and scheduling interviews for recent college graduates who are interested in joining our team. This is a new initiative at VIP, and we will only be filling a limited number of spots. Join one of the fastest growing, family-owned businesses in Maine as a Manager-in-Training. Below are highlights of the program.

In addition to learning the automotive tire & service business, you’ll receive formal Leadership Training led by VIP’s CEO and other members of VIP’s Senior Leadership Team.

• Leadership 1.0 – Managing Yourself & Leading Others
• Leadership 2.0 – Extreme Ownership
• P&L Boot Camp
• Monthly Lunch & Learn Sessions with VIP’s CEO & SVP
• Monthly one-on-one coaching sessions with VIP’s CEO & SVP

After your first 12 months as a Manager-in-Training, you’ll be in line for a position as a Service Manager at one of our retail locations. You’ll also continue to attend all leadership activities such as:

• Annual 4-day Managers Conference at the beautiful Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine
• Annual 2-day Mid-year Managers Conference
• Annual Budget Rollout Meetings & Annual All-Associates Meetings
• Garage Gurus Classroom and Hands-on Automotive Training for Professionals
• Master Technician Summit, Tire Expert Forum, & Safety Symposium

We are targeted to open an estimated five (5) new locations annually, via real estate development and/or business acquisition. As we grow, there will be openings for additional new positions at our Support Center in Auburn in the following departments:

• Merchandising / Procurement / Supply Chain
• Information Technology
• Accounting/Finance
• Human Resources
• Marketing

Opportunities are available in all five states where VIP operates (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut). Apply today at vipauto.com/careers