Manager in Training

Big Brand Tire & Service; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission & OT

Paid vacation

Insurance package

401(k) with match

Employee discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Big Brand Tire & Service in Colorado Springs is seeking an Manager In Training to lead front‑line operations and deliver an exceptional guest experience. You will greet customers, build estimates, and guide the team to efficient, safe service while maintaining store standards.

The role emphasizes strong sales capability, team development, and hands‑on leadership in a high‑volume environment. Weekend availability and a proactive mindset are essential for success.

Qualifications

• At least 1–3 years of experience in automotive service management or retail repair leadership.
• Strong background in service sales (tires, brakes, maintenance, or mechanical).
• Proven ability to lead a team in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift 70 lbs (flexible when needed).
• Self‑starter who thrives on results, accountability, and growth.
• Open availability, including weekends, to lead and support the team during peak business times.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front: open/close, set the daily game plan, keep the shop safe, clean, and efficient.
• Own the guest experience: greet, advise, build estimates, explain work clearly, close sales with confidence.
• Be the bridge between techs and customers; translate inspections into trusted recommendations.
• Develop the team: coach advisors and techs, reinforce process, celebrate wins, address gaps.
• Run the business: inventory & ordering, cash handling/POS, scheduling, KPI tracking, compliance (OSHA/EHS).
• Cover the deck when the Store Manager is out; model elite standards on every shift.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Sales experience

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Manager In Training

We're a results-focused, performance-driven team that knows how to deliver. Every role here plays a key part in shaping an exceptional experience for our customers and for each other.

Description

We're a results-focused, performance-driven team that knows how to deliver. Every role here plays a key part in shaping an exceptional experience for our customers and for each other.

We offer the kind of benefits you'd expect from a larger organization - plus a few that give us an edge over the competition. And the best part? You'll be joining a genuinely solid team that sets the standard for speed, accuracy, and service.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate + commission and overtime opportunities


• Paid vacation and holidays


• Medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurances


• 401(k) with company match


• Employee discounts, referral bonuses and ASE reimbursement


• Genuine career growth - with progression into Store Management or Multi-Unit leader, evidenced by hundreds of team member promotions.

Manager In Training

• Lead from the front: open/close, set the daily game plan, keep the shop safe, clean, and efficient


• Own the guest experience: greet, advise, build estimates, explain work clearly, close sales with confidence


• Be the bridge between techs and customers; translate inspections into trusted recommendations


• Develop the team: coach advisors and techs, reinforce process, celebrate wins, address gaps


• Run the business: inventory & ordering, cash handling/POS, scheduling, KPI tracking, compliance (OSHA/EHS)


• Cover the deck when the Store Manager is out; model elite standards on every shift

What Makes You a Great Fit

• At least 1-3 years of experience in automotive service management or retail repair leadership


• Strong background in service sales (tires, brakes, maintenance, or mechanical)


• Proven ability to lead a team in a high-volume, fast-paced environment


• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills


• Valid driver’s license + ability to lift 70 lbs (jumping in when needed is part of the job)


• A self-starter who thrives on results, accountability, and growth


• Open availability, including weekends, to lead and support the team during peak business times

About Big Brand Tire & Service

For more than 50 years, Big Brand Tire & Service has been a trusted name in tires and auto repair. With hundreds of locations across the country and a growing footprint, we're serious about two things: delivering world-class service to our customers and being an employer of choice by creating opportunities for our people to grow and build rewarding careers.

Tire Worldis an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.