Automotive Repair Store Manager

Sun Auto Tire and Service • Lebanon, MO

12d • $80,000 - $160,000

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 day-to-day operations. The role leads a customer-first, safety-focused, high-performing team and partners with District leadership to drive sales, profitability, engagement, and operational excellence. It is suited to an experienced automotive service, tire, quick-lube, or retail leader, or someone ready to step into store leadership.

The manager recruits, hires, onboards, trains, coaches, and develops teammates; sets expectations and accountability; analyzes store performance and executes plans to achieve business targets; and owns store-level profit and loss. The position also oversees parts and tire inventory, handles escalated customer concerns, coordinates vendor and facility needs, and maintains a clean, safe, organized, compliant store. Work schedules are flexible according to business needs and may include opening and closing shifts, Saturdays, weekends, and occasional holidays.

The work takes place in an automotive shop and retail store, with exposure to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials, and temperature extremes. The role involves standing and walking for extended periods, regularly bending and moving around the store and shop, and lifting up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds as needed.

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 professional issue resolution and follow-through.
• 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 of age.
• Ability to stand for extended periods; walk throughout the store, shop, parking lot, and customer areas; and regularly bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and move throughout the work environment.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Vision sufficient to detect color and depth and to refocus; ability to use safety goggles or other PPE as required.
• Ability to communicate with customers, teammates, vendors, field leaders, and support teams.

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 and hold the team accountable while maintaining a positive, inclusive, safety-focused work environment.
• Analyze store metrics and carry out action plans to meet or exceed sales, car count, average repair order, gross profit, labor, productivity, conversion, and controllable expense targets.
• 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 promptly and professionally, 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, Saturdays, weekends, and occasional holidays as applicable.
• 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 pathways.

What This Job Offers

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