Brakes Plus

Manager in Training

Brakes Plus · Iowa City, IA, United States
Iowa City, IA, United States $52K–$58K Posted 2026-11-02
Salary
$52K–$58K
Type
Full-time
Experience
2+ yr

Brakes Plus is looking for motivated individuals with automotive or outside industry management experience to join our  Manager In Training  program. This is a fast-track and hands-on program built to prepare the future leaders of our GROWING company!

Are you interested in the following?

·                 Compensation: $52,000 to $58,000 annual

·                 Paid Weekly

·                 5 Day Work Week

·                 Full Benefits

·                 Paid Training

·                 Fast Advancement Opportunities

·                 Sundays Closed

·                 Becoming a Brakes Plus Store Manager and earning more!

The Manager in Training will be responsible for setting the highest standards of excellence and personifying our core values to support operations in the store. Through hands-on training in the store by current Store Managers and Regional Managers the Manager in Training will efficiently learn how to develop team members, execute store processes, and ensure that we continue to provide an industry leading customer experience.

Primary Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Directly works with customers in areas of sales, service, customer opportunities, adjustments, etc.
  • Creates a highly motivated team environment/climate
  • Supervising technicians, and planning and scheduling their duties, assigning work, and following up on completion of assignments
  • Learning how to evaluate performance and productivity of all personnel
  • Managing parts inventory and outside purchases, as well as updating and restocking all in-house parts when needed
  • Ensuring store safety, including the use of and maintenance of equipment
  • Maintaining store cleanliness and appearance
  • Develop coaching tactics and ways to train new team members
  • Supervising shop area, equipment, and teammates for compliance with company safety procedure
  • Ensures that proper inspections are being conducted
  • Adhering to Brakes Plus Standards and Procedures
  • Continually work towards completing the Training Guide
  • Outstanding leadership and store management skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in leadership role preferred
  • Automotive experience preferred
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to mentor others in a manner that ensures efficiency
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to develop professional relationships with customers and team members
  • Proven track record of exceeding business objectives
  • Ability to work efficiently both individually and as part of a team
  • Computer Skills

If you are an automotive professional who is looking for a terrific work environment with an emphasis on teamwork and willingness to be successful, we want to meet you.

We have grown consistently since 1990 with over 200 stores across Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona, Texas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Oklahoma.  APPLY NOW  with one of the leading and fastest growing automotive service companies and come GROW  with us.

Benefits: Brakes Plus provides a large selection of benefits that help protect the health, wealth, and well-being of you and your family. This comprehensive benefits program helps you create the best benefits program to fit your needs and lifestyle. This includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401 (K) Retirement Plan, Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (Vacation/Personal), Paid Bereavement, and Paid Holidays.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Work Opportunity Tax Credits – Brakes Plus

Brakes Plus participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program, which ADP administers on behalf of the company. Please follow the steps listed below to screen for the WOTC program.  We appreciate your cooperation.

Applicant Instructions

  • Open   https://tcs.adp.com/mavistac
  • Please answer each question to complete the voluntary screening
  • Eligible applicants will be asked to Electronically Sign and click Submit to complete the screening
  • Ineligible applicants will be asked to click Submit to finish the screening; You will not be asked to electronically sign
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