Leadership Development Trainee (District / Area Manager) - Hiring Immediately

Leadership Development Trainee (District / Area Manager)

$55,000-75,000 / yr

Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change

At Strickland Brothers, we’re committed to building future leaders. We’re seeking talented single-unit managers, General Managers, or multi-unit managers read for a new challenge. We aim to develop multi-unit leadership through our new Accelerate Program .

The program is an accelerated career path designed for high-performing managers who demonstrate the skills, drive, and leadership potential to advance rapidly into an Area Manager role at Strickland Brothers.

Participants will receive structured training, mentorship, and real-world multi-unit leadership experience. Upon successful completion of the program, candidates may be promoted to an Area Manager position.

Compensation : $55K throughout the program, with additional bonus opportunities based on shop performance and training milestones. Up to $75K salary after promotion to Area Manager, with additional bonus opportunities based on area performance.

First things first… Shop Manager Responsibilities

As a Shop Manager for the first 6-12 months of the program, you will play a vital role in our shop’s success by leading operations, driving exceptional customer service, and developing a high-performing team. Your core responsibilities include :

• Manage daily shop operations, including timely opening and closing.
• Provide an outstanding customer experience and maintain high review ratings.
• Resolve issues in real-time and proactively identify and address potential problems.
• Interview, hire, train, coach, develop, and terminate team members as needed.
• Train staff on performing light-duty vehicle maintenance for customers.
• Enforce all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Foster a positive and motivating work environment for staff.
• Partner with your Area Manager to set goals, review performance, and drive results.
• Communicate effectively using Microsoft Outlook and Teams.
• Oversee customer relations, inventory accuracy, cash management, and daily bank deposits.
• Create and manage weekly schedules while balancing labor costs.
• Monitor shop performance goals and track key metrics.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and visually appealing shop environment.

Next up : Area Manager

As an Area Manager , your future responsibilities would include :

What We're Looking For

If you're passionate about leading teams, delivering outstanding service, and growing your career into multi-unit leadership, we encourage you to apply for the Accelerate Program at Strickland Brothers!