Manager in Training

Big Brand Tire & Service; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health & life insurance

401(k) match

Employee discounts

ASE reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Big Brand Tire & Service in California is seeking a Manager In Training to grow into Store Manager leadership. You will open/close, guide daily operations, and ensure a safe, efficient shop while delivering outstanding guest experiences.

You will lead a busy service team, develop staff, handle estimates, and drive service sales across tires, brakes, and maintenance. The role offers clear progression, team‑oriented culture, and growth opportunities within a nationwide automotive retailer.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Open/close the shop, set daily plan, keep area safe and efficient.
• Greet customers, build estimates, explain work clearly, close sales confidently.
• Bridge between technicians and customers; translate inspections into recommendations.
• Develop the team; coach advisors and techs, reinforce processes, address gaps.
• Run the business: inventory, ordering, cash handling, POS, scheduling, KPI tracking, OSHA/EHS.
• Cover the deck when the Store Manager is out; model elite standards each shift.

Skills

Team leadership

Service sales

Communication skills

Problem-solving

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

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

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.