Store Manager in Training

Dobbs Tire and Auto Centers; Sauget (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dobbs Tire and Auto Centers in Sauget, IL is seeking a Store Manager in Training to guide daily operations of our auto service center while working with the Store Manager to develop staffing, training, and leadership skills. You will oversee sales, service, and repair activities to drive efficiency, safety, and profitability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in retail sales management, with 2+ years as an Assistant Store Manager strongly considered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a retail sales management position.
• 2+ years as an Assistant Store Manager strongly considered.
• Proven ability to lead and train staff to achieve KPIs.
• Strong customer service and safety-minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Learn to interview, select and train service technicians.
• Lead and direct store staff in selling, servicing, and repairing vehicles.
• Lead team to reach store KPI's including gross profit, tire sales and service dollars.
• Train, coach, and mentor employees on repair and customer service standards.
• Schedule front and back shop staff to maintain staffing levels.
• Review sales and performance records and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in managing inventory, including parts and tires.
• Ensure operations are conducted safely and per policies.
• Help lead a culture of safety and accountability.
• Meet flexible schedule including mornings, evenings and weekends.

Skills

Retail sales management

Leadership

Customer service

Time management

Team training

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Teams

POS system (VAST)

Job description

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Store Manager in Training

Full Time Management Sauget, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3230

To be a team member of the Driven by Dobbs family, you must be dedicated to supporting the company’s mission, vision, and values.

OUR MISSION:

To be the leader in the automotive tire and service aftermarket industry in every market that we operate in providing premier service to our guests.

POSITION TITLE: Store Manager in Training

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Driven by Dobbs, our family of brands brings together Dobbs Tire and Auto Centers—founded in 1976 in South St. Louis, MO as a family-owned complete auto care provider—and Conrad’s Tire Express & Total Car Care, founded in 1969 in Cleveland, OH. Together, we have grown into a rapidly expanding, multi-market automotive service organization that willoperateacross eight states in 2026, with continued growth on the horizon. Across all locations, customers can expect a full selection of quality tire brands and comprehensive automotive services, ranging from routine maintenance to advanced diagnostics and engine repair. Our investment in training, development, safety, and overall team wellbeing empowers our people to deliver exceptional service every day. Rooted in a culture that extends beyond the shop, we proudly support local organizations and charities in the communities where our teams live and work.

We areseekingaStore Managerin Training to learnto leadthe daily operations of the automotive service center, ensuring all sales, service, and repair activities are performed efficiently, safely, and profitably. Thisposition will work closely with the Store Manager to develop the skills neededforleading and training store staff,maintaining optimal staffing levels, and fostering a culture of exceptional customer service. The Store Manager monitors sales performance, identifies opportunities for improvement, and implements strategies to achieve financial goals.The ideal candidate will haveproven experienceleading operations within aretail sales environment , has high standards for customer satisfaction, with a strong work ethic to achieve results .

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partners closely with Store Manager to learn how to interview, select and train service technicians,utilizingdeveloping technicalexpertiseto understand how knowledge, skills and experiences align with business needs and role definitions.
• Develop the skills to lead and direct store staff in selling, servicing, and repairing vehicles to ensure efficiency and profitability.
• Full understandingand ability to lead a team to reachstore performanceKPI’s includinggross profit, tiresalesand service dollar achievement.
• Learns to train, coach, and mentor employees on proper repair and maintenance procedures and customer service standards.
• In support of the Store Manager, schedulefrontand back shop employees tomaintain appropriate staffing levels for all operating hours, including store opening and closing .
• Review sales and performance records,helpidentifyopportunities for improvement, and implement strategies to achieve financialobjectives.
• Assistin managinginventory, including requisitioning and accounting for equipment, replacement parts, and tires.
• Perform general housekeeping, facility upkeep, and miscellaneous assignments such as stacking tires or other operational tasks.
• Suggests and provides technical training to ensure constant skill improvement and enhancement for all service technician levels.
• Ensure all operations are conducted safely, efficiently, andin accordance withcompany policies and procedures.
• Helps leads a culture of safety, accountability and operational excellence within the service and sales teams in partnership with the Store Manager.
• Ability to meet flexible schedule requirements that could include early mornings, evenings and weekends to meet customer demands.
• Performs other position duties as directed by leadership.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Alignment withcompanymission,vision,andvalues.
• Strongworkethicwithacommitmenttoresults.
• Strongteamplayerwiththeabilitytoadapttodiverseteammembers.
• Abilitytoperformin afastpaced/high volumeenvironment.
• Ahighleveloftimemanagement,accountability,and prioritizationskills.
• Abilitytobeorganized,problemsolve andbe solutionoriented.
• Self-motivated,goal -oriented ,anddriven toaccomplishdepartmentgoals.
• Strongcriticalthinkerwithahighlevelofattentiontodetail.
• Highly-customer centricandmasterrelationshipbuilder.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Etc.)
• Proficient in Point of Sales systems (VAST) strongly preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequent exposure to varying temperatures due to the nature of the work and shop conditions.
• Requires adherence to all safety procedures and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Extended periods of standing, sitting and walking within afast-pacedretail sales environment.
• See attached for a complete list of physical demandsrequiredfor this position.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• 5+ years of experience in aretail sales managementpositionrequired.
• 2+yearsofexperience as an Assistant Store Manager in the automotive industry strongly considered.

Driven by Dobbs is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to complete a selection assessment and pre-employment screenings.

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