Manager on Deck

Sun Auto Tire and Service; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Closed Sundays

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Sun Auto Tire and Service in Bentonville, Arkansas is looking for a Manager-on-Deck to oversee store performance and lead a talented team. This role offers hands-on experience in all aspects of automotive service management, aiming to prepare candidates for future leadership roles.

Applicants should have at least two years of management experience in the automotive industry and a proven track record of achieving sales and profit goals. The position includes competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of management experience or equivalent.
• Previous experience in coaching team members.
• Ability to meet sales and profit goals.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for store performance and guest services.
• Analyze business trends to maximize sales.
• Ensure store cleanliness and maintenance.

Skills

Management experience

Team coaching

Sales goal achievement

Communication skills

Education

Experience in automotive industry

Valid driver's license

State Inspector License (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Experienced Shop Manager? Your Next Big Opportunity Starts Here!

Plaza Tire is seeking a motivated and ambitious individual to join our team as a Manager-on-Deck. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in all aspects of automotive service management while preparing for a leadership role within our company.

If you are a driven individual with a passion for the automotive industry, we encourage you to apply for the Manager-on-Deck position at Plaza. Join our team!

Plaza Tire is apart of the Sun Auto Tire & Service, a leading provider of automotive services, operating under a family of trusted brands across the country. From coast to coast, we’re proud to serve our communities with integrity, excellence, and a commitment to developing our team

The Manager-on-Deck "MOD" is responsible for the overall store performance both financial and operational of a market by establishing and maintaining guest services, overseeing and is accountable for the operation of their market by ensuring maximum sales and profitability through expense control, human resource management, and managing operating costs and shrink.

Compensation: $60,000/Yr. to 75,000/Yr.

Benefits

• Closed Sundays
• Competitive Bi-Weekly Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (Company paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Discounted Services on Personal and Immediate Family Vehicles
• Opportunity for Advancement!!!

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

People

• Sets expectations and communicates regularly with employees on job responsibilities, goals, training, development, and overall customer service. Holds employees accountable for job responsibilities, training and goals by coaching or counseling employees toward desired behaviors.
• Ensures compliance with all policies and procedures of the Company by conducting regular meetings with employees, store audits, etc.
• In partnership with HR, recruits, interviews, and hires new employees as business dictates.
• Conducts performance evaluations for all employees at regular intervals.

Financials

• Analyzes and measures business trends; develops and implements plans to maximize sales and meet or exceed Sales and Profit targets as provided in the Store Margin Statement. Shares financial targets and results with all employees during store meetings.
• Reviews invoices and other daily reports to identify opportunities for growing the business.
• Maintains proper controls over the Company’s physical and financial assets. Follows standard closing procedures including timely deposit of checks and cash.

Facilities

• Ensures the cleanliness of the store – both front and back, at all times.
• Maintains “Best in class” housekeeping and merchandising standards to ensure the comfort of customers. Conducts regular inspections of equipment, requests maintenance, as necessary.
• Ensures that all purchased, but not used parts are returned timely to vendor and credits received and forwarded to Accounting.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in management or equivalent business experience in the automotive industry.
• Previous experience in managing and coaching team members to success through effective communication.
• Proven ability to develop and meet monthly, quarterly and annual plans with clearly defined goals for their individual store.
• Proven track record of consistently meeting and exceeding sales and profit goals.
• Previous experience as an Automotive Technician or similar position preferred, but not required.
• Possess valid driver’s license
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess current or expired State Inspector License or ability to obtain a State Inspector license within 30 days of hire date.
• Ability to work a minimum of five days, including weekends.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The Manager-On-Deck will be exposed to moderate to loud noises, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials and other hazardous and non-hazardous materials. The temperature in the work environment varies and could include extreme heat and/or extreme cold depending on the ambient temperatures outside.

The Store Manager must be able to meet the following physical requirements

• Stand up to eight hours per day and able to walk to gain access to various areas of the building
• Bend, stoop, kneel and crouch regularly throughout the day; must have full range of motion with arms and hands and be able to feel, handle or finger objects frequently
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Hear and speak
• Vision sufficient to detect color, depth, and re-focus

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities upon request.

Sun Auto Tire & Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.