District Manager - Automotive Tire Retail (Newark & Philadelphia)
About The Position
Dealer Tire is seeking a District Manager to lead performance, people, and operational excellence across a multi-location dealership portfolio in the Newark market. This field-based leadership role is responsible for revenue growth, talent development, and strong partnerships with dealership leadership. The District Manager is the senior market leader, accountable for execution and results across the district. The role leads business performance across multiple dealership locations, developing tire and Maintenance & Light Repair (MLR) growth strategies from market data and key performance indicators. It directly manages Tire Service Advisors and frontline leaders, builds talent through hiring and coaching, and ensures consistent execution of Dealer Tire’s service model and standards. The District Manager partners with dealership and OEM leaders, leads business planning and growth initiatives, and maintains a strong in-market presence. The majority of time is spent in dealerships coaching, inspecting, and supporting execution through both planned and unplanned visits. The position offers a base salary of $90,000–$115,000, targeted annual commission of $16,920, and performance-based incentives. Dealer Tire offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) match. Compensation depends on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.
Requirements
- Proven success leading multi-site operations or district-level teams.
- Strong ability to coach, influence, and drive behavior change in the field.
- Data-driven mindset and ability to turn insights into action.
- Experience building partnerships with senior dealership leadership.
- Track record of delivering sales growth, operational improvements, and team development.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end performance across multiple dealership locations, driving tire and MLR growth.
- Translate market data into strategies to improve revenue, penetration, and customer retention.
- Analyze KPIs, including RO trends, pricing, alignment sales, and competitive positioning, to identify opportunities and risks.
- Drive pricing, inventory, and product strategies to maximize district profitability.
- Directly lead and develop Tire Service Advisors and frontline leaders.
- Build a strong talent bench through hiring, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
- Provide field coaching, feedback, and formal performance evaluations.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
- Ensure consistent execution of Dealer Tire’s service model, tools, and standards across locations.
- Optimize service-lane sales processes to improve conversion and ticket value.
- Lead scorecard reviews and business-planning sessions, ensuring follow-through and accountability.
- Partner with Service Managers, General Managers, Parts Managers, and OEM stakeholders.
- Influence dealership leadership to adopt practices that improve financial and operational outcomes.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration to execute growth initiatives and program launches.
- Maintain a strong market presence, spending the majority of time in dealerships coaching, inspecting, and driving execution.
- Conduct planned and unplanned dealership visits to reinforce standards and effective behaviors.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage.
- 401(k) match of 50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution.
- Paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
