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General Manager - Automotive Experience Required

Tire Discounters
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/23/2026

Tire Discounters, the nation's largest family-owned and operated tire business, was founded almost 50 years ago. We are dedicated to providing exceptional automotive service with a focus on transparency and care to our nearly 2,300 team members, we offer diverse career paths, industry-leading training, and a commitment to our core values.

As a family-owned tire and automotive service retailer, our mission is to prioritize people and safety above all else. We are dedicated to delivering a "WOW" experience to our customers and team members, with a commitment to always do the right thing and challenge the status quo.

Position Overview

As a General Manager, you'll lead your team to success by providing exceptional customer service, achieving sales and profit goals, and ensuring the smooth operation of your store. This role requires strong leadership, people skills, and retail experience. You'll be the face of the store.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead your team to deliver outstanding customer service.
  • Meet or exceed sales and profit goals.
  • Serve as a mentor and lead by example.
  • Implement and enforce company policies and procedures.
  • Attract, hire, train, and develop store employees.
  • Provide fair and consistent leadership.
  • Delegate authority and ownership of tasks appropriately.
  • Build and maintain a cohesive team aligned with company goals.
  • Step in to assist with the duties of absent employees as needed.
  • Protect company assets, including cash, inventory, and equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with state, local, and federal laws.
  • Maintain a drug-free workplace.
  • Perform inventory control and maintain store security.
  • Oversee merchandising and display efforts.

Qualifications:

Requirements

  • Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 2 years of automotive management experience.
  • Strong retail sales experience.
  • Excellent telephone, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to handle pressure and multitask effectively.
  • Valid in-state driver's license.
  • Availability to work Saturdays.
  • A.S.E. Certifications 4 and 5 are preferred but not required.
  • Authorized to work in the USA (18 ).

 

Compensation

Pay: $70,000-100,000 /annually

Our General Managers are paid a weekly salary, and earn monthly individual spiffs as well as participating in the monthly store bonus. We also offer a annual bonus based on performance as a General Manager

 

Why Choose Tire Discounters?

  • Growth Opportunities: well defined paths for career advancement. Many leaders within our family cut their teeth in the store.
  • Skill Development: Paid company training at all levels, led by master certified trainers and experienced leaders. We offer a company tool program as well!
  • Competitive Pay & Benefits: Solid compensation plan and a full suite of benefits to choose from.
  • Supportive Team: You'll roll with the best team in the business. Since day one, we've been family-owned and operated, and that shows!

Salary : $70,000 - $100,000

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