Manager on Deck

Sun Auto Tire and Service•Spring Hills, TX

5d•$60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Sun Auto Tire & Service is seeking a motivated and ambitious Manager-on-Deck (MOD) to gain hands-on experience in automotive service management while preparing for a leadership role. The MOD is responsible for the overall financial and operational performance of a market, establishing and maintaining guest services, and overseeing market operations to maximize sales and profitability through expense control, human resource management, operating-cost management, and shrink control. The role leads employees through regular communication, goal setting, training, development, coaching, and accountability. It also involves recruiting and hiring in partnership with HR, conducting performance evaluations, reviewing business and financial results, maintaining asset controls, and ensuring high standards for store cleanliness, housekeeping, merchandising, equipment maintenance, and parts returns. Compensation is $60,000–$80,000 per year. The position requires working a minimum of five days, including weekends, and the store is closed Sundays. The work environment may involve moderate to loud noise, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic and other materials, and temperatures that vary with outdoor conditions, including extreme heat or cold. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Requirements

Two or more years of management experience or equivalent business experience in the automotive industry.
Experience managing and coaching team members to success through effective communication.
Ability to develop and meet monthly, quarterly, and annual plans with clearly defined goals for the individual 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; full range of motion with 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.
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 regularly communicate with employees about responsibilities, goals, training, development, and customer service.
Coach or counsel employees and hold them accountable for job responsibilities, training, and goals.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures through employee meetings, store audits, and other practices.
Recruit, interview, and hire employees in partnership with HR as business needs dictate.
Conduct employee performance evaluations at regular intervals.
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 the company’s physical and financial assets, including following closing procedures and making timely deposits of checks and cash.
Ensure the cleanliness of the store, including front and back areas.
Maintain housekeeping and merchandising standards to support customer comfort.
Inspect equipment regularly and request maintenance as needed.
Ensure purchased but unused parts are returned to vendors promptly and credits are received and forwarded to Accounting.