Manager on Deck

Sun Auto Tire and Service•Spring, TX

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 within the company. The MOD is responsible for the overall financial and operational performance of a market. This includes 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. Compensation is $60,000 to $80,000 per year. The role requires working a minimum of five days, including weekends. The work environment may include moderate to loud noise, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, and caustic or other hazardous and non-hazardous materials. Temperatures vary and may include extreme heat or cold depending on outdoor conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available to employees with disabilities upon request.

Requirements

Two or more years of management experience or equivalent business experience in the automotive industry.
Experience managing and coaching team members through effective communication.
Ability to develop and meet monthly, quarterly, and annual plans with clearly defined store goals.
Proven track record of consistently meeting and exceeding sales and profit goals.
Valid driver's license.
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 for 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 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.
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 job responsibilities, goals, training, development, and customer service.
Hold employees accountable for responsibilities, training, and goals by coaching or counseling them toward desired behaviors.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures through regular employee meetings, store audits, and other measures.
Partner with HR to recruit, interview, and hire employees as business needs dictate.
Conduct regular performance evaluations for all 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 proper controls over the company's physical and financial assets.
Follow standard closing procedures, including timely deposits of checks and cash.
Ensure the store, including front and back areas, is clean at all times.
Maintain high housekeeping and merchandising standards to ensure customer comfort.
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.