Manager on Deck

Sun Auto Tire and Service•Katy, TX

5d•$60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Sun Auto Tire & Service is seeking a motivated, ambitious Manager-on-Deck (MOD) to gain hands-on experience in automotive service management while preparing for a leadership role within the company. The MOD is responsible for the overall financial and operational performance of a market, including establishing and maintaining guest services and ensuring maximum sales and profitability through expense control, human resource management, operating-cost management, and shrink control. The role leads and develops employees, supports recruiting and performance evaluation, analyzes business trends and financial results, maintains company assets and financial controls, and ensures store cleanliness, merchandising, equipment upkeep, and timely returns of unused parts. Compensation is $60,000 to $80,000 per year. The position requires working at least five days, including weekends.

Requirements

Two or more years of management experience or equivalent business experience in the automotive industry.
Previous experience managing and coaching team members through effective communication.
Ability to develop and meet monthly, quarterly, and annual plans with clearly defined goals for the store.
Proven track record of consistently meeting and exceeding sales and profit goals.
Valid driver's license.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Current or expired State Inspector License, or ability to obtain a State Inspector license within 30 days of hire.
Ability to work a minimum of five days, including weekends.
Ability to stand up to eight hours per day and walk to access various areas of the building.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch regularly, with full range of motion in arms and hands and ability to feel, handle, or finger objects frequently.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to hear and speak, and vision sufficient to detect color and depth and to refocus.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as an Automotive Technician or in a similar position.

Responsibilities

Set expectations and communicate regularly with employees about responsibilities, goals, training, development, and customer service.
Coach or counsel employees and hold them accountable for their responsibilities, training, and goals.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures through employee meetings, store audits, and other activities.
Recruit, interview, and hire employees in partnership with HR as business needs dictate.
Conduct regular performance evaluations for employees.
Analyze and measure business trends, and develop and implement plans to maximize sales and meet or exceed sales and profit targets.
Share financial targets and results with employees during store meetings.
Review invoices and daily reports to identify opportunities to grow the business.
Maintain controls over company physical and financial assets and follow standard closing procedures, including timely deposits.
Maintain store cleanliness and best-in-class housekeeping and merchandising standards.
Inspect equipment regularly and request maintenance as needed.
Ensure purchased but unused parts are returned to vendors promptly and that credits are received and forwarded to Accounting.