Leadership Development Program
About The Position
VIP Tires & Service is hiring recent college graduates for a Manager-in-Training role as part of a new, limited-capacity leadership development initiative. The program combines training in the automotive tire and service business with formal leadership development led by VIP’s CEO and other senior leaders. Training includes Leadership 1.0 (Managing Yourself & Leading Others), Leadership 2.0 (Extreme Ownership), P&L Boot Camp, monthly Lunch & Learn sessions, and monthly one-on-one coaching with the CEO and SVP. After the first 12 months as a Manager-in-Training, participants will be in line for a Service Manager position at one of VIP’s retail locations. They will continue to participate in leadership activities, including annual and mid-year managers conferences, budget rollout and all-associates meetings, automotive classroom and hands-on training, and professional forums and symposiums. VIP operates in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. As the company expands through new locations and acquisitions, additional opportunities may become available at its Auburn Support Center in merchandising/procurement/supply chain, real estate/property management, information technology, accounting/finance, human resources, and marketing.
Requirements
- Recent college graduate interested in joining VIP Tires & Service as a Manager-in-Training.
Responsibilities
- Learn the automotive tire and service business.
- Participate in formal leadership training, including leadership courses, P&L Boot Camp, Lunch & Learn sessions, and one-on-one coaching.
- After the first 12 months, pursue placement in line for a Service Manager position at a VIP retail location.
- Continue attending leadership activities, conferences, company meetings, and automotive training and professional events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
