Automotive Store Manager

South Philadelphia, PA - CCIT (Job Posting)

Full time

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Automotive Store Manager – Hiring Now | AAA Club Alliance

Drive Your Career Forward with AAA Club Alliance!

Are you a proven leader with a strong automotive background and a passion for driving results? AAA Club Alliance is actively hiring an Automotive Repair Manager to lead shop operations, develop talent, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

This is a hands-on leadership position ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands shop metrics, and knows how to build a high-performing team.

At AAA, you’ll be backed by a trusted, nationally recognized brand and have access to the tools, technology, and support needed to succeed.

Join AAA and take the lead in driving performance, developing your team, and growing your career.

Apply today—leadership opportunities available now!

Location Address: 1601 South Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19148

At AAA, your success is our success. As an Automotive Repair Manager, we can offer you:

• The starting base compensation for this position is $90,000 to $105,000 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

• This position is eligible to earn monthly incentive pay based upon store sales and overall performance.

• You’ll get Sundays off each week, and another day during the week off dependent on business need.

Position Objective: (Basic Purpose of Position)

• The primary purpose of this position is to drive sales attainment and ensure the profitability of the automotive facility by strategically managing inventory and fostering a high-performance sales environment. this role focuses on achieving net income growth through effective pricing strategies, promotional initiatives, and optimizing the sales process. Additionally, this position is responsible for implementing comprehensive technical and sales training programs to enhance the skills of the sales team, ensuring they are well-equipped with product knowledge and effective sales techniques. By cultivating a motivated and knowledgeable workforce, this position plays a crucial role in enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty, ultimately contributing to the facilities overall success.

Major Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

Staff Management and Development:

• Effectively hire staff and schedule associates to meet changing business needs.

• Evaluate staff performance, provide coaching, and counsel associates to ensure quality development, effectiveness, and productivity.

• Identify and schedule seminars, training programs, and schooling for technicians, service writers, and other personnel to maintain a technically competent staff.

Customer Service and Relations:

• Consistently monitor and assure high-quality customer service by associates on a daily basis.

• Review necessary repairs with customers, address questions or concerns, and resolve problems or special requests, including authorizing special member services.

• Effectively and efficiently respond to customer complaints, maintaining high oversight both in the shop and at the front counter.

Operational Oversight:

• Oversee the scheduling of repairs and maintenance, continually review facility efficiency, and implement changes to ensure optimal operations.

• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on Car Care facility operations for management review.

• Prepare and adhere to income and expense budgets, ensuring the facility meets annual revenue and net income goals while achieving budgeted sales.

Technical Assistance and Compliance:

• Provide technical assistance to Car Care associates as needed.

• Act as the Health & Safety Officer, managing safety and shop compliance issues in line with OSHA and local laws.

• Stay current on EPA and environmental laws, advising the organization of changes affecting operations and services.

Business Development and Community Engagement:

• Develop external business relationships to generate business and enhance the AAA Club Alliance (ACA) image in the community.

• Establish partnerships with vendors to offer a complete range of products and services beneficial to ACA.

• Participate in local and national automotive organizations to enhance ACA’s position within the industry and commitment to a cleaner environment.

Process Improvement and Performance Management:

• Recommend process improvement opportunities to leadership to ensure ACA remains competitive.

• Facilitate the effective use of tools to maintain compliance and align with Key Performance Indicators.

• Lead the team to exceed Customer Satisfaction and Quality scores while meeting productivity goals.

General Responsibilities:

• Maintain awareness of car care products and AAA’s services to provide exceptional member and client experiences.

• Practice ACA Shared Values, perform all related duties as required, and undertake other tasks as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements/Qualifications (Education/Training, Experience and Certifications)

• Associate’s degree or equivalent required. A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Minimum of 6 years in the automotive industry required. 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role preferred. National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification as a “Master Automotive Technician” strongly preferred.

• Must possess and maintain a valid operator’s license; 5 years driving experience with an excellent record and the ability to operate both automatic and manual transmissions on passenger vehicles and light and medium duty trucks.

• Satisfactory pre-and post-employment screening results.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Those necessary for competent performance of the job)

• Ability to work autonomously managing a retail automotive services operation.

• Ability to work with automotive diagnostic equipment and provide technical guidance to team.

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and regional/corporate support departments.

• Advanced knowledge and ability to work with PC-based (Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel) and automotive computer equipment and software applications.

• Effective organizational and analytical skills.

• Effective written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to effectively interaction with others.

• Demonstrated ability to respond to customer inquiries and refer customers to the associates who can best assist them with Car Care, Travel, Insurance, Membership, Discounts, Financial Services, and other Retail products.

• Ability to read and interpret financial data and reports.

WORKING CONDITIONS (Under typical circumstances)

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is exposed to an automotive shop environment. The noise level in the work environment may at times be loud. The job requires working with automotive tools and equipment, exposure to changes in temperature, and may involve exposure to dust or fumes.

• The physical requirements of the job are for associates to lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and to stand for prolonged periods of time. Must have complete dexterity and fine and gross motor skills. This job title is classified as “Safety Sensitive”.

Full time Associates are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options

• Up to 2 weeks Paid parental leave

• 401k plan with company match up to 7%

• 2+ weeks of PTO within your first year

• Paid company holidays

• Company provided volunteer opportunities + 1 volunteer day per year

• Free AAA Membership

• Continual learning reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• And MORE! Check out our Benefits Page ( for more information

ACA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment practices laws. At ACA, we are committed to cultivating a welcoming and inclusive workplace of team members with diverse backgrounds and experiences to enable us to meet our goals and support our values while serving our Members and customers. We strive to attract and retain candidates with a passion for their work and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. It is ACA’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all positions. Hiring decisions are based upon ACA’s operating needs, and applicant qualifications including, but not limited to, experience, skills, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.

Job Category:

Car Care

Work from home or remote positions primary residence must reside within the footprint that AAA Club Alliance Inc. operates. Our club is located in Washington DC and 13 states including Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, and West Virginia.

AAA Club Alliance is the result of AAA Mid-Atlantic, AAA Allied Group, AAA Oklahoma/South Dakota, and AAA Ohio Automobile Club joining, now representing nearly 7.4 million members in 13 states including Washington, D.C. We’ve created an environment where you can look forward to coming to work and interacting with compassionate people who enjoy what they do and love supporting their team.

We’re dedicated to keeping our Associates fulfilled and helping them feel secure. With such a diversity of products and services, our Associates have the opportunity to fulfill customer needs while growing their own career. So that leaves one question, are you ready to make a difference? (

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at AAA Club Alliance about our Associate referral process!

We recognize that you don’t stop being a parent, caretaker, pet owner, or student because you’re at work. We give our Associates the option to customize their experience in order to suit their individual needs and interests. We offer a wide array of benefits that give our Associates piece of mind– even after retirement. You can learn more about our benefit offerings here ( .

AAA Club Alliance complies with federal, state and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please direct your inquiries to View email address on click.appcast.io.