Assistant Manager - Lombard

Assistant Store ManagerAt Discount Tire, we change more than tires. We make dreams come true. As an Assistant Store Manager, you'll lead and develop a team, help drive store performance, keep our customers safe, and build a career and life that you love. You play a key role in operating the business day-to-day while preparing for future store leadership. We are a people-first team who cares for each other, serves customers the right way, and wins together in a promote-from-within culture.Why It's Different HerePeople First: Caring teammates, trusted experts, clean stores, and safety in everything we doCareer Mode: We're building careers, not filling jobs. Every store leader starts in the bays and earns the keys-this role is designed for individuals seeking long-term growth and a defined path to leadershipSports Energy: We fuel fans, teams, and athletes through local and national pro sports partnershipsSundays Off: Faith, family, friends, and work-life balanceWeekly Pay: Get a paycheck every Friday. No more waiting every two weeksA Day In The LifeYou set the pace for the store and tone for the team, modeling the Discount Tire culture in how you lead and support others. You start with a huddle, assign bays, and keep the workflow steady so customers receive safe, high-quality, and timely service. You are on the floor with your team-coaching, stepping in where needed, and ensuring strong execution across the business.You engage directly with customers to explain options clearly, build trust, and help them make confident decisions. You think beyond the moment-connecting daily actions to store performance, team productivity, and the overall customer experience. No desk is required.Your Everyday Work IncludesLeading a team: Train, mentor, and coach a team of 4-5 technicians while fostering a culture focused on teamwork, customer care, and accountability to performance, safety, and quality standards.Driving store performance: Support the achievement of store goals by maintaining efficient workflow, strong team productivity, and a consistent, high-quality customer experienceManaging operations: Organize and oversee inventory of tires, wheels, wiper blades, and lug nuts while ensuring accuracy, availability, and operational efficiencyDelivering customer results: Create an inviting, easy, and safe experience that builds trust, drives repeat business, and supports store performanceGrowing as a leader: Develop the skills, judgment, and decision-making ability required to operate a high-performing retail business through hands-on experienceOverseeing service execution: Ensure tire and wheel service operations are completed efficiently, safely, and to standard (installation, rotation, balancing, repairs, and cleaning)Why You'll Thrive HereRequired: Valid driver's licenseTeam mindset: Former athlete, military team member, or hands-on leader who thrives in a performance-driven team environmentServant leader energy: Calm under pressure with a positive, can-do attitude, strong integrity, and a commitment to leading by exampleOwnership mentality: Takes initiative, makes decisions, and understands how individual and team performance impact overall store successHands-on stamina: On your feet, lifting, moving, and hustling with your teammatesStrength: Ability to lift at least 50 poundsEducation: High school diploma or equivalentAutomotive enthusiasm: It's a plus but not required (we will train you)Perks & BenefitsSundays off and weekly payPaid training, holidays, and PTO/vacationEmployee referral bonusesTuition assistance and scholarship opportunitiesMedical, dental, and vision insurance and flexible spending accountsMental health resources and an Employee Assistance ProgramExclusive employee discounts on tires, wheels, accessories, and more401(k) with company match up to 6%, life and AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverageWho We AreDiscount Tire was founded in 1960 by Bruce T. Halle in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with a single store, an inventory of only six tires, and a promise to treat people right. Today, it is the nation's largest independent tire and wheel retailer with over 1,200 stores across 40 states and over 31,000 employees.We are a people-first, safety-first company. Our stores are clean and consistent, our training is hands-on, and our service is built on listening to our customers and doing the job the right way. Every store manager is promoted from within, and many grow into multi-store leadership. We are closed on Sundays so our teams can recharge and spend time with their families. We partner with major professional sports leagues and teams, and support the communities we serve. If you want to grow, lead, and make a difference every day for customers in your community, you will feel at home here.Discount Tire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer. Leaves of absence, compensation, and training.