Store Manager in Training

Dobbs-Tire-; Sauget (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Driven by Dobbs is seeking a Store Manager in Training in Sauget, IL. You will learn to lead the daily operations of the automotive service center, ensuring sales, service, and repair activities are performed efficiently and safely.

The role partners with Store Manager to train staff, maintain staffing levels, and drive customer service. Candidates should have a track record of retail sales management and a strong work ethic to achieve financial goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a retail sales management position.
• 2+ years as an Assistant Store Manager in the automotive industry strongly considered.

Responsibilities

• Learn to interview, select and train service technicians.
• Lead and direct store staff in selling, servicing, and repairing vehicles.
• Achieve KPI targets including gross profit, tire sales and service dollars.
• Schedule front and back shop staff to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Ensure operations are conducted safely and in accordance with company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team building

Operations management

Microsoft Office

VAST POS

Tools

Microsoft Office

VAST POS

Job description

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Store Manager in Training

Full Time Management Sauget, IL, US

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 will operate across 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 a retail 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 a fastpaced/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 a fast-pacedretail sales environment.
• See attached for a complete list of physical demandsrequiredfor this position.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• 5+ years of experience in a retail sales management position required.
• 2+ years of experience 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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