Automotive General Manager / Store Director | Up to $120k Annually & Weekends Off | Forney

Christian Brothers Automotive • Forney, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Christian Brothers Automotive Forney is seeking a Store Director to lead the location’s overall performance, including people, sales, operations, guest experience, profitability, and business growth. This highly visible leadership role calls for a self-starter who takes ownership, makes decisions, sets expectations, coaches a team, and delivers measurable results. The role focuses on growing the business while developing the team and providing guests with honest, professional service in keeping with the company’s people-first mission.

The Store Director partners with ownership to identify opportunities, solve problems, and improve the business. The position is at the Christian Brothers Automotive location at 725 E US Hwy 80, Forney, TX 75126. The location is independently owned and operated by a local franchisee, who is the employer and makes employment decisions.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership or management experience.
• Proven success in sales, customer service, business development, or a related performance-driven environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach, motivate, and hold others accountable.
• Ability to analyze performance information and turn it into action.
• Strong work ethic, including willingness to identify and assist with tasks such as shop cleaning without being asked.
• Maintain a positive attitude and show a genuine willingness to learn.
• Engage effectively with the team and ask insightful questions when encountering unfamiliar operations.
• A growth mindset, curiosity about automotive processes, and an immediate desire to be helpful.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Able to be on their feet for most of the workday, including standing and walking.
• Able to occasionally lift and carry objects over 50 pounds.
• Able to drive manual transmission vehicles.
• Able to maintain a brisk work pace in a high-volume environment.
• Able to communicate clearly with customers and team members by phone and computer.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Christian Brothers Automotive systems, processes, and culture is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation and overall performance of the store.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase sales, car count, customer retention, average repair order, closing performance, and profitability.
• Coach and develop the Service Advisor team in effective, ethical sales and guest communication.
• Establish measurable goals and follow through on results.
• Monitor key business performance indicators and take action when results are below expectations.
• Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and develop team members; create an environment where high performers can grow and team members understand success expectations.
• Maintain accountability to company policies, procedures, safety standards, and operational expectations.
• Ensure repairs and recommendations are performed and communicated with honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
• Protect and strengthen the guest experience and the company’s reputation in the local community.
• Build guest relationships and develop repeat and referral business.
• Support local marketing and community outreach initiatives to increase awareness and strengthen the location’s presence in Forney.
• Partner with ownership to identify opportunities, solve problems, and continually improve the business.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and follow established employment, safety, and operational policies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to $120,000 annually, with performance-based earning opportunities.
• Monday–Friday schedule; closed weekends.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Healthcare benefits available.
• Matching retirement plans.
• Ongoing training and career advancement potential.
• Potential pathway toward future franchise leadership through FFLA.
• Continuous training through the CBA Flywheel Learning System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed