Automotive Repair Store Manager

Sun Auto Tire and Service • Murphysboro, IL

4d • $80,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is the on-site leader of a Sun Auto Tire & Service location, responsible for the customer experience, team development, financial results, safety, and daily operations. The role suits an experienced automotive service, tire, quick-lube, or retail leader—or someone ready to step into store leadership—who can build a customer-first, safety-focused, high-performing team and partner with District leadership to improve sales, profitability, engagement, and operational excellence.

The manager leads and develops teammates, owns store-level financial performance, manages inventory and operational processes, resolves escalated customer concerns, and maintains a clean, safe, organized, and compliant location. The role offers paid training and development, competitive pay with bonus or commission opportunities, benefits, paid time off, employee discounts, and career advancement paths into district and broader field leadership.

The work takes place in an automotive shop and retail store, with exposure to noise, dust, exhaust, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials, and temperature extremes. The position requires extended standing and walking, regular bending and kneeling, and lifting up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds as needed. Safety goggles or other PPE may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in automotive service, tire, retail, or store management, with a strong record of success in sales, operations, and team leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, coach, and lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
• Experience managing store performance, operational plans, KPIs, budgets, labor, inventory, or P&L-related results.
• Strong customer service, sales, problem-solving, and communication skills, including professionally resolving issues and following through on commitments.
• Ability to work in a process-driven environment with attention to detail, accountability, and sound judgment.
• Comfort using POS systems, basic computer tools, reports, and store performance data to guide decisions and coach performance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records check.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including Saturdays, opening and closing shifts, and occasional holidays as applicable.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive service, tire, or mechanical experience.
• Previous Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, Service Manager, or multi-department retail leadership experience.
• State Inspector License in applicable locations, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Associate degree, technical certification, or ASE-related certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the store team in delivering a professional, customer-first experience that builds trust, repeat business, and long-term customer relationships.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, coach, and develop teammates to improve performance, engagement, and retention.
• Set clear expectations, hold the team accountable, and maintain a positive, inclusive, and safety-focused work environment.
• Analyze store metrics and execute action plans to meet or exceed targets for sales, car count, average repair order, gross profit, labor, productivity, conversion, and controllable expenses.
• Own store-level P&L by driving revenue growth, labor efficiency, cost control, and inventory discipline.
• Manage parts and tire inventory in the POS, including receiving, invoicing, returns, core returns, and warranty tracking.
• Resolve escalated customer concerns professionally and promptly, partnering with District leadership and Customer Care as needed.
• Serve as the primary store contact for vendors, facilities, and equipment needs, escalating through appropriate channels.
• Keep the store clean, safe, organized, and compliant with company standards, safety procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including opening and closing shifts, weekends, and occasional holidays; perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, including bonus or commission opportunities.
• Paid training and hands-on development.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discounts.
• Career advancement opportunities in store leadership, district leadership, operations, and broader field leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED