Area Manager - Automotive
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Management
Area Manager, Operations Management, General Management
Area Manager - Automotive
Jacksonville, AR | In-Person, Field Based | $75,000 - $90,000 /yr | Full-Time
A well established and growing automotive services organization with a team that cares about their people is hiring an Area Manager to lead multiple high-volume service locations across the Little Rock metro. This is a hands‑on, field‑based leadership role for someone who loves developing managers, building strong teams, and delivering a great customer experience.
What You’ll Do:- Lead operations across multiple locations, coaching Store Managers and holding standards high
- Own area performance, including sales, profitability, labor, productivity, and customer experience
- Recruit, develop, and retain top Store Managers and build a strong leadership pipeline
- Visit stores regularly to evaluate operations, solve problems, and drive results
- Champion a customer-first culture and a strong safety and compliance culture
- Review financial and operational results, spot trends, and turn them into action plans
- Serve as the key link between store leaders and senior operations leadership
- 5+ years of progressive operations leadership experience
- Multi‑unit management experience strongly preferred
- Proven success coaching and developing managers across multiple locations
- Strong P&L, labor management, and KPI skills
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills
- Willingness to travel frequently between locations and flex your schedule as business needs require
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Experience in automotive services, quick lube, retail, QSR, hospitality, or another high‑volume service environment is a plus
- Franchise experience is a plus, and automotive knowledge is not required
- Real ownership of an entire market and its results
- Meaningful leadership development opportunities
- A visible role with direct access to senior leadership
- Growth potential with an expanding organization
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