Manager in Training

Big Brand Tire & Service; Santa Maria (CA); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive hourly rate

Commission opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Paid vacation & holidays

Medical/dental/vision/Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts & referral bonuses

ASE reimbursement

Career growth to Store Management or M

Descripción de la vacante

Big Brand Tire Co. in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a Manager In Training to lead the front lines, greet and advise customers, build accurate estimates, and close sales with confidence. You will bridge technicians and customers, translate inspections into recommended services, and coach a team through busy periods.

This role supports inventory control, scheduling, KPI tracking, and OSHA/EHS compliance while stepping in for the Store Manager during peak times. Weekend availability is essential.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Automotive service management

Retail repair leadership

Customer service

Sales skills

Team leadership

Communication

Descripción del empleo

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 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.

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