Manager in Training

Big Brand Tire & Service; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate + commission

Overtime opportunities

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, and ins

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts, referral bonuses &

Job summary

Big Brand Tire & Service in San Francisco is seeking a Manager In Training to develop leadership and drive daily operations in a high-volume auto service environment. You will lead from the front, greet customers, build estimates, and ensure safe, efficient shop performance.

This role offers growth into Store Management or Multi-Unit leadership, competitive hourly pay with commission, overtime, paid vacations, strong benefits, and a culture that rewards results, accountability, and continuous

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 + ability to lift 70 lbs.
• A 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

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

Sales experience

Availability weekends

Team management

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.

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 50+ years, Big Brand has been the trusted name in tires and auto repair. Now in over 10 states and growing fast, we’re serious about two things: delivering world-class service to our customers and being the employer-of-choice by providing endless opportunities for career growth.

Big Brand Tire & Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace.