Automotive Retail Assistant Manager
About The Position
The Automotive Retail Assistant Manager supports the Store Manager in leading daily store operations and achieving sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction goals. The role drives results, develops team members, and helps ensure efficient store performance while serving as a leader on duty and modeling Belle Tire’s culture and values. It is intended for a hands-on, motivated leader preparing to advance into store management. The position is based in a tire and automotive service retail store. Work hours vary Monday through Saturday. The setting is a fast-paced workshop with extended standing, lifting up to 75 pounds, and exposure to moderate noise, temperature changes, and shop conditions. Travel may be required for meetings, training, or multi-store support.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2–4 years of leadership experience in a retail or related customer-facing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive sales, and deliver excellent customer experiences.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Financial literacy and comfort with operational reporting and performance metrics.
- Proficiency in POS systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to meet the physical demands described, including extended standing and lifting up to 75 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the Store Manager in coaching, developing, and motivating the store team.
- Lead by example to foster accountability, teamwork, engagement, and alignment with Belle Tire’s culture and values.
- Assist with team huddles and provide real-time coaching, feedback, and training.
- Act as manager on duty in the Store Manager’s absence, ensuring alignment and continuity.
- Connect daily activities to broader store goals and support continuous improvement.
- Champion Belle Tire’s 6-Step Sales Process and engage customers to identify needs, present solutions, and close sales.
- Support sales across product lines, including commercial and national accounts.
- Monitor customer feedback and help maintain high service standards and customer relationships.
- Oversee daily store functions, including workflow, scheduling, inventory, cleaning, and shop coordination.
- Support compliance with company policies, safety protocols, and operating procedures.
- Communicate and execute company initiatives in a timely manner.
- Partner with the Store Manager on vendor relationships, product availability, and shop productivity.
- Assist with P&L management by monitoring sales, labor, and expenses.
- Analyze reports and metrics to identify improvement opportunities and help achieve store goals and financial targets.
- Maintain accurate reporting, recordkeeping, and inventory management.
- Reinforce Belle Tire’s beliefs, behaviors, and customer-first mindset, promoting a respectful, inclusive, high-energy work environment.
- Strengthen team morale, collaboration, and pride in the Belle Tire brand.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life/AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Closed Sundays and holidays (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day)
- Discounts on products and services
- Employee Referral Program
- Paid training and reimbursement for ASE certifications
- Belle Tire Scholarship Program
- Career growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
