Automotive General Manager

Stress Free Auto Care
  • San Diego, California
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Join the Team at Stress-Free Auto Care: Where Your Skills and Passion Drive Success!

    Stress Free Auto Care is redefining the auto repair experience by delivering exceptional service with honesty, transparency, and convenience. Our mission is simple: make auto care a stress-free, trustworthy experience for everyone. Join us on this exciting journey and play a pivotal role in reshaping the automotive service industry!

    Job Overview

    Stress-Free Auto Care is a modern, tech-enabled shop that believes taking care of your car should be an easy and stress-free experience. We’re seeking an energetic, positive-minded Automotive General Manager who embraces challenges with enthusiasm and prioritizes guest satisfaction above all else.

    Benefits

    • Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 Base + ($20,000 - $30,000 bonus + 5% profit sharing)
    • PTO/Sick & (6) Annual Paid Holidays
    • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
    • 401(k) Matching
    • Paid Skills Enhancement Training
    • Employee Discount - Service & Parts
    • Equipment/Toolbox Relocation Assistance
    • Employee Referral Program 

    *This position is available to start ASAP. Apply today!

    Responsibilities

    • Lead operations (scheduling, workflow, quality) while actively contributing to the shop’s success.
    • Personally drive sales and revenue through lead follow-up, customer conversions, upsells, and local partnerships.
    • Deliver measurable results tied to monthly sales targets, ARO, gross profit, and retention metrics.
    • Be hands-on with customers — walk the floor, support service writing, and build lasting relationships.
    • Uphold a customer-centric approach by ensuring prompt & courteous service.
    • Coach and mentor team members in real time by working alongside them, not apart from them
    • Address customer concerns & complaints on Yelp & Google Reviews through CDC (Complaints, Damages & Comebacks).
    • Stay updated with industry trends, technological advancements, & other markets.
    • Maintain accurate records of operations, financial transactions, & employee activities.
    • Prepare regular reports for management regarding shop performance & key metrics.
    • Ensure compliance with all legal & regulatory requirements.

    Qualifications

    • Proven experience as a General Manager or similar role in an auto mechanic shop.
    • Efficient in Digital Visual Inspections & Procedures
    • Experience with Autoflow or similar platform, preferred but not required
    • Strong leadership & managerial skills with the ability to motivate a team.
    • Sound knowledge of automotive systems, repair techniques, and industry standards.
    • Solid understanding of financial management & budgeting.
    • Ability to multitask, prioritize, & manage time effectively.
    • Degree in Business Administration, Automotive Technology or similar technical college

    Physical Requirements

    • Occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds
    • Ability to work with tools lifted above their head
    • Work in tight spaces as dictated by the vehicle's needed repair
    • Have the needed dexterity in order to efficiently use hand-tools
    • Walk/stand for the majority of the workday
    • Drive manual transmission vehicles
    • Keeping a brisk work pace in a high-volume environment
    • Efficiently navigate a computer

    Ready to Elevate Your Career? If you’re interested in joining a supportive team that values your skills and dedication, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to help us redefine automotive care.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Diego, California

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