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Automotive General Manager

Meineke - 1832

Kalamazoo, MIFull-time$52–62K/yrPosted 4 days agoStill listed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$52–62K/yr
Location
Kalamazoo, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License, required

Job overview

Meineke Car Care seeks a results-driven, customer-focused Store Manager to lead a center’s operations and profitability. The manager leads technicians and service advisors, delivers customer service, achieves sales goals, manages costs, and maintains safety and cleanliness standards. The role includes overseeing shop workflow, developing staff, managing parts and vendors, monitoring performance metrics, and resolving customer concerns. Automotive sales and service experience are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Leadership, requiredCommunication, requiredOrganizational Skills, requiredSales, requiredKPI Management, requiredCustomer Service, requiredQuality Focus, requiredIntegrity, requiredPOS Systems, nice to haveShop Management Systems, nice to have

Qualifications

Automotive Repair, Service, or Retail Management Experience, requiredAutomotive Sales Experience, nice to haveAutomotive Service Experience, nice to haveValid Driver's License, required

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance

Full job description

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Employee discounts

  • Health insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Training & development

  • Vision insurance

Job description:

Overview Meineke Car Care is a trusted name in the automotive repair industry, dedicated to delivering top-quality service and building long-lasting relationships with our customers. We’re growing fast — and we’re looking for a results-driven, customer-focused Store Manager to lead one of our centers to the next level of success.

Position Summary The Store Manager is responsible for the overall operation and profitability of the location. This includes leading a team of technicians and service advisors, delivering exceptional customer service, achieving sales goals, managing costs, and ensuring high standards of safety and cleanliness.

Duties

  • Oversee daily operations of the shop, including workflow, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

  • Lead, motivate, and develop a team of technicians.

  • Drive sales by ensuring service recommendations are clearly communicated and properly executed.

  • Recruit, train, and develop staff to enhance their skills and promote a positive work environment.

  • Utilize POS systems for transaction processing and financial reporting.

  • Monitor performance metrics, including labor efficiency, sales targets, and CSI (Customer Satisfaction Index)

  • Manage parts ordering and vendor relationships

  • Enforce compliance with company policies, safety standards, and procedures.

  • Handle escalated customer concerns and resolve issues professionally

  • Address customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly to ensure satisfaction.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in automotive repair, service, or retail management.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

  • Ability to drive sales and manage KPIs

  • Customer-first mindset with a focus on quality and integrity

  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with customers and team members.

  • Experience with POS and shop management systems a plus

  • Valid driver’s license

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary + performance-based bonuses

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Ongoing training and advancement opportunities

  • Employee discounts on services

If you’re a motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about the automotive industry, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become part of the Meineke team where your leadership drives our success.

Experience

  • Automotive sales: 1 year (Preferred)

  • Automotive service: 1 year (Preferred)

How this job compares

Set against the 2,798 open Store Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$52–62K/yr
  • Michigan median$47–72K/yr35 salary ranges
  • US median$47–72K/yr1,043 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $57K, is 4% below the Michigan median midpoint ($60K) — in the lowest quarter of Store Manager salary ranges in Michigan.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 127 open Store Manager jobs in Michigan and 2,798 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
Store Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 3 years (1,775 postings).
Education
81 of the 2,798 open Store Manager jobs (3%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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