District Manager - Automotive Tire Retail

Who We Are

We’re Dealer Tire, a family-owned, international distributor of tires and parts established in 1918 in Cleveland, OH. We’re laser focused on helping the world’s largest and most trusted auto manufacturers grow their tire business—in fact, we’ve sold more than 60 million tires to date. We’re a thriving company, and we’re looking for driven individuals to join our team. That’s where you come in!

Base Pay Range:

$90,000 - $115,000

Targeted Annual Commission:

$16,920

Job Description

District Manager – Automotive Tire Retail

Drive Market Performance. Build High-Impact Teams. Lead with Influence.

Dealer Tire is seeking a District Manager to lead performance, people, and operational excellence across a multi-location dealership portfolio in the Newark market. This is a field-based leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, developing top talent, and strengthening partnerships with dealership leadership.

You’ll serve as the senior market leader, owning execution, accountability, and results across your district.

What You’ll Own

Market Leadership & Business Performance

• Lead end-to-end performance across multiple dealership locations, driving tire and Maintenance & Light Repair (MLR) growth
• Translate market data into actionable strategies that improve revenue, penetration, and customer retention
• Analyze KPIs (RO trends, pricing, alignment sales, and competitive positioning) to identify opportunities and risks
• Drive execution of pricing, inventory, and product strategies to maximize profitability across the district

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Directly lead and develop a team of Tire Service Advisors and frontline leaders across your market
• Build a strong bench through hiring, coaching, performance management, and succession planning
• Deliver consistent field coaching, feedback, and formal performance evaluations to elevate individual and team performance
• Foster a high-performance culture rooted in accountability, continuous improvement, and customer focus

Operational Excellence

• Ensure consistent execution of Dealer Tire’s service model, tools, and standards across all locations
• Optimize service lane sales processes—from customer engagement to closing—to increase conversion and ticket value
• Lead scorecard reviews and business planning sessions with clear follow-through and accountability

Strategic Partnership & Influence

• Act as the primary partner to Service Managers, General Managers, Parts Managers, and OEM stakeholders
• Influence dealership leadership to adopt best practices that improve financial and operational outcomes
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to execute growth initiatives and new program launches

Field Leadership Presence

• Maintain a strong in-market presence, spending the majority of time in dealerships coaching, inspecting, and driving execution
• Conduct both planned and unplanned visits to ensure alignment to standards and reinforce behaviors that drive results

What Makes You Successful

• Proven success leading multi-site operations or district-level teams
• Strong ability to coach, influence, and drive behavior change in the field
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to turn insights into action
• Experience building partnerships with senior dealership leadership
• Track record of delivering sales growth, operational improvements, and team development

Why This Role

• Own a defined market with full performance accountability
• Lead a scalable, high-impact business within a growing organization
• Shape talent, culture, and results across multiple locations
• Partner directly with leaders to influence strategy and execution

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $90,000 – $115,000 + performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, 401(k), and paid time off

Bottom Line

This is more than a manager role—it’s a district-level leadership opportunity for someone ready to own results, lead from the front, and scale performance across a market.

Why Dealer Tire: An amazing opportunity to join a growing organization, built on the efforts of hard working, innovative, and team-oriented people. The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The total compensation package may also include commission, bonus or profit sharing. Sign on bonus is subject to state and local laws, terms and conditions, including employment status and length-of-service requirements. We offer a competitive & comprehensive benefit package including: paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401k match (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution). For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit our Dealer Tire Family of Companies Benefits Highlights Booklet.

EOE Statement: Dealer Tire is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities. 

*ADA Disclosure: Any candidate who feels that they may need an accommodation to complete this application, or any portions of same, based on the impact of a disability should contact Dealer Tire’s Human Resources Department to discuss your specific needs. Please feel free to contact us at 1-800-933-2537 x6550.