Automotive Store Manager – Sales & Operations
About The Position
RAW Wheels + Tires is seeking a sales-driven Automotive Store Manager to lead store performance, develop employees, grow revenue, and deliver an outstanding customer experience. This role requires a leader with an ownership mentality who sets high standards, holds people accountable, takes initiative, and treats the store’s performance as their own business. The ideal candidate will be adept at building and developing a high-performing team, driving sales through excellent service and ethical recommendations, setting clear expectations, increasing revenue and profitability, creating loyal customers, and ensuring consistent daily execution of business goals. The Store Manager will lead the existing wheel-and-tire business and help prepare the location for future Auto Care growth.
Requirements
- Previous leadership or management experience in automotive service, tires, wheels, parts, automotive retail, or a closely related business.
- A strong sales background with a record of meeting or exceeding performance goals.
- Proven ability to drive sales through exceptional customer service and ethical recommendations.
- Ability to coach, motivate, develop, and hold employees accountable.
- An ownership mentality and willingness to take responsibility for store results.
- A competitive, results-oriented approach balanced with sound judgment and professionalism.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfort working with sales goals, performance reports, inventory, expenses, and operating metrics.
- Ability to adapt as the company introduces new products, services, and operating processes.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as an Automotive Assistant Store Manager, Automotive Service Advisor, Tire and Service Sales Manager, Assistant Service Manager, Automotive Retail Manager, Parts or Accessories Manager, Automotive Store Manager, or Repair Shop Manager.
- Successful automotive sales and service leaders ready to take the next step into full store leadership.
Responsibilities
- Own the store’s day-to-day sales, operations, profitability, and customer experience.
- Establish and track sales, revenue, expense, and performance goals.
- Coach employees to identify customer needs, explain available options, and close sales ethically.
- Create a performance-focused culture built around accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Recruit, train, schedule, coach, and develop store employees.
- Hold regular performance conversations and address problems quickly and professionally.
- Ensure every customer receives knowledgeable, responsive, and respectful service.
- Resolve customer concerns while protecting the company and building long-term loyalty.
- Manage store inventory, merchandise, cash controls, accounts, equipment, and company assets.
- Ensure wheels, tires, and accessories are properly priced, displayed, and available.
- Monitor inventory levels, conduct required counts, and reconcile discrepancies.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, financing procedures, and applicable laws.
- Partner with district and corporate leadership to improve store performance.
- Help prepare the store and team for the future rollout of RAW Auto Care services.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Employee purchase program
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Career-growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
