Automotive Store Manager | $70K–$80K Base + $100K Potential
Auto Experts
Location: Sacramento, CA
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM–4:30 PM | No Weekends
Base Salary: $70,000–$80,000 annually
Earning Potential: Up to $100,000 annually with performance bonuses
Pay Type: Salary + Performance Bonus
Pay Schedule: Every Other Week (Biweekly)
How to Apply (Important)
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Step 1: Apply
Step 2: Complete a quick phone interview with our AI assistant “Paige” (takes about 10 minutes)
After you apply, you’ll receive an automated text message with a phone number you can call at your convenience to complete the interview. Candidates who complete the Paige interview get priority.
About Auto Experts
The Auto Experts is a family-owned and operated automotive repair shop proudly serving Sacramento, California, since 1994. Their ASE-certified technicians service most vehicle makes and models, providing professional automotive maintenance and repairs. With over 30 years of experience, The Auto Experts remains committed to honesty, professionalism, and dependable customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily automotive repair shop operations, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and excellent customer service.
- Lead, motivate, and support service advisors, technicians, and shop personnel.
- Manage workflow, repair orders, scheduling, and communication between customers and technicians.
- Drive shop sales, profitability, and overall business performance.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including average repair order (ARO), sales, productivity, and service authorization rates.
- Present repair and maintenance recommendations, explain service needs, and obtain customer authorizations when needed.
- Build lasting customer relationships that encourage retention, referrals, and repeat business.
- Maintain high standards for shop organization, professionalism, and customer satisfaction.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, team performance, and revenue growth.
- Support employee development, accountability, and a positive team environment.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of Automotive Store Manager, Service Manager, or similar automotive leadership role experience.
- Strong understanding of automotive repair shop operations, workflow, and service processes.
- Experience managing shop KPIs, including ARO, sales performance, productivity, and profitability.
- Demonstrated leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong customer service, sales, communication, and organizational abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced automotive repair environment.
- Comfortable overseeing daily operations while supporting customer interactions and service sales.
- Preferred: Experience managing an independent automotive repair shop.
- Preferred: Experience with automotive shop management software, employee development, and business growth strategies.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $70,000–$80,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Earning Potential: Up to $100,000 annually in total compensation with performance bonuses; not guaranteed.
- Performance Bonuses: Additional earning opportunities based on shop performance.
- Pay Schedule: Biweekly (every other week).
- Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, with weekends off.
- Health Insurance: Medical coverage.
- Dental Insurance: Dental coverage.
- Vision Insurance: Vision coverage.
- Retirement Plan: 401(k).
- Paid Time Off: Three weeks of paid vacation.
Ready to lead a successful automotive repair shop and take the next step in your career? Apply today to explore this Automotive Store Manager opportunity with Auto Experts through Promotive.
Additional Requirements
Some positions may require a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle record review, background screening, drug or alcohol screening, or other job-related pre-employment requirements based on the duties of the position, the client’s lawful requirements, and applicable law. Any screening will be conducted at the legally permitted stage and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. Qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in accordance with applicable law.
