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Store manager job description and duties
The short answer
A store manager runs the whole shop: the people, the numbers and the customers. A good job description lists the duties, what you look for, how pay works and the schedule. Copy the free template below, or post it free on Tire Careers.
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Store manager duties
These are the day to day duties of a store manager. They are the same lines the template below uses.
- Hire, train, and schedule the team
- Own sales, labor, and inventory targets for the store
- Handle customer escalations and keep our reviews strong
- Keep the shop clean, safe, and compliant
The template
Fill in the two lines in brackets with your pay and hours. Everything else is ready to post.
Now hiring: Store Manager About this job We are hiring a store manager. You run the whole shop: the people, the numbers, and the customer experience. What you will do - Hire, train, and schedule the team - Own sales, labor, and inventory targets for the store - Handle customer escalations and keep our reviews strong - Keep the shop clean, safe, and compliant What we look for - Experience running a tire or auto shop, or a strong assistant manager ready to step up - You lead by example and people stay on your team - You are comfortable owning a profit and loss statement - You can build a schedule that covers the busy days Pay and schedule - [Add your pay range here] - [Add the hours and days you need covered] Where this can lead People who start here often move up to General Manager. We will help you get there. How to apply Tap apply and answer a few quick questions. It takes about two minutes and we reply fast.
What goes in it
- The title. Use the words people search for: store manager, shop manager or tire store manager.
- About this job. One or two plain sentences on what the job is.
- What you will do. Four or five daily duties.
- What we look for. Be honest about training. Say if you will teach the right person.
- Pay and schedule. A real pay range and the days and hours you need covered.
- Where this can lead. The next step up, such as general manager.
- How to apply. Keep it short. Most people apply from a phone.
What to put for pay
Not enough store manager jobs have stated their pay this month to show a fair number. Check what shops near you post on the store manager jobs page.
How to get more people to apply
- Show the pay range. A post with no pay makes people guess.
- Say the schedule, including Saturdays and on call work.
- Say how pay works: salary or hourly, and what any bonus is tied to.
- Say how big the team is and how many bays the store has.
- Say if you will promote a strong assistant manager.
- Let people apply from a phone in a few minutes.
- Reply fast. Good store managers take the first solid offer.
Common questions
What does a store manager do?
A store manager runs the whole shop. They hire, train and schedule the team. They own the sales, labor and inventory targets for the store. They handle customer complaints, and they keep the shop clean and safe.
What is the difference between a store manager and a service manager?
A store manager owns the whole store: the people, the numbers and the customers. A service manager runs the shop floor. They schedule the bays, coach the techs and watch the quality of the work. In a small shop one person often does both, so say which duties the job has.
How should I show pay for a store manager?
Say if the job is salary or hourly. If there is a bonus, say what it is tied to, like store sales or profit. Some states, including California, Colorado, New York and Washington, require a pay range on job posts.
Does a store manager need tire or auto experience?
It helps. The template asks for someone who has run a tire or auto shop, or a strong assistant manager who is ready to step up. If you will take a manager from another kind of store, say so.
Can I post this job for free?
Yes. Posting a job on Tire Careers is free. Pick the store manager role and this template fills in for you. Add your pay and schedule, and post.