Automotive Assistant Manager

American Tire Depot; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurances

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts and referral bonuses

Job summary

American Tire Depot is seeking a Manager in Training in Redlands, California. This role involves leading operations, managing guest experiences, and developing team members in a fast-paced automotive environment. Candidates should have 1–3 years of experience in automotive service management or retail repair leadership, alongside a strong background in service sales. The position offers competitive hourly rates, commission, medical benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in automotive service management or retail repair leadership.
• Strong background in service sales (tires, brakes, maintenance, or mechanical).
• Ability to lead a team in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and ensure shop safety and efficiency.
• Manage guest experience through advising and closing sales.
• Translate technical inspections into trusted recommendations for customers.
• Coach team members and track KPIs for compliance and inventory.

Skills

Automotive service management

Service sales

Team leadership

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.

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.

Apply today! Every application is reviewed by a real member of our recruiting team. If you’re a match, one of our recruiters will personally call you this week.

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