Service Manager Trainee
Service Manager Trainee
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. We're a VC-backed company with a rapidly expanding footprint. 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!
We're expanding fast and looking for emerging leaders who want to grow a business, lead teams, and drive results—even if they've never stepped foot in a repair shop. As a Service Manager Trainee, you'll run operations, manage people, and drive performance using data and systems—not tools. Think of it like running your own business: you'll lead a team, own the results, and continually improve how work gets done. This role is perfect for candidates who assimilate with high volume, fast paced environments that can walk into a new challenge, ask the right questions, and lead by example.
- Predictable daytime schedule – 7:30 AM – 6 PM
- $70-80 K base + uncapped monthly commission
- Climate-controlled, tech-forward shops – tablets replace ticket printers
- 4-week paid automotive bootcamp – we teach the cars, you bring the people skills
- Clear ladder: Trainee → Service Advisor → Shop Manager → Multi-Unit Leader
Perks & Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) with matching plans
- PTO + Paid Holidays
- $1,500 annual training stipend
What you'll do
- Own the guest experience from first "Welcome in!" to five-star Google review
- Build fast, transparent digital estimates and explain Good/Better/Best options
- Schedule work, dispatch jobs, and keep technicians busy & on-time
- Track KPIs daily—labor %, parts margin, CSI—and course-correct in real time
- Keep the front desk shining, the coffee fresh, and the vibe upbeat
What you'll bring
- 1+ year supervising 5+ teammates in restaurants, retail, or hospitality
- Proven call-it-like-you-see-it customer service and conflict-resolution chops
- Comfort juggling phones, POS screens, and face-to-face guests simultaneously
- Valid driver's license & a hunger to learn the automotive side
Fast-Track Training (Paid)
- Week 1: Automotive 101 – vehicle systems & shop safety
- Week 2: Service Flow – RO creation, parts sourcing, dispatch
- Week 3: Sales Mastery – estimate building, value-based presentation
- Week 4: KPIs & Finance – labor mix, parts GP, warranty control
Graduate with a "Service Manager Trainee" badge and step straight into commission.
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.