Manager in Training (MIT) – Leadership Development Program

Posted 10 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
2 Locations
In-Office
150K-300K Annually
Entry level
Automotive
Auto Care Should Be Transparent, Convenient, and Stress-Free
The Role
The Manager in Training program prepares leaders for operational roles in auto care, focusing on team management, customer experience, and financial performance.
Summary Generated by Built In

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. 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!

Location: Various

Program Type: Full-time, multi-year leadership track

Career Path: MIT → Assistant GM → General Manager → Senior GM → District Manager

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, 401(k) with 4% company match, and up to $50,000 in student loan forgiveness in the first two years

 About the Program

The Manager in Training (MIT) program is a fast-paced pathway designed to develop high-potential leaders into multi-location operators and regional executives. You’ll learn how to run a modern, tech-forward auto repair shop, lead teams, manage financial performance, and drive operational excellence. High performers can progress quickly into senior roles with significant earning potential.

 Career Path Overview 
  • Manager in Training → Assistant General Manager (Year 1)
    • Learn core shop operations, leadership fundamentals, scheduling, workflow management, customer experience, and sales execution. Successful MITs advance into the Assistant GM role.
    • Benefit milestone: Eligible for $25,000 student loan forgiveness at the end of Year 1.
  • Assistant GM → General Manager (Year 2)
    • Begin taking ownership of operations. As a General Manager, you’ll lead a full shop, own P&L performance, manage teams, and drive revenue growth.
    • Top GMs earn $150,000+ annually.
    • Benefit milestone: Earn an additional $25,000 student loan forgiveness at the end of Year 2.
  • General Manager → Senior GM (Years 3–4)
    • Lead multiple locations, coach Assistant GMs, mentor MITs, and support new shop launches. Operate like an entrepreneur across several high-performing shops.
  • Senior GM → District Manager (Year 5+)
    • Oversee a district of 6+ shops, manage General Managers, build regional strategy, scale teams, and partner directly with the Head of Operations.
    • Top District Managers earn $300,000+ annually.
 Key Responsibilities
  • Learn and execute all aspects of modern auto repair shop operations

  • Lead teams of technicians and service advisors

  • Manage scheduling, staffing, and daily workflow

  • Deliver world-class customer experience at scale

  • Drive sales performance and meet operational KPIs

  • Support hiring, training, and ongoing talent development

  • Transition into full P&L ownership as you advance

  • Improve shop efficiency through data-driven decision making

  • Lead multiple locations as you progress through the career path

 Job Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Operations, Management, Engineering, or related field preferred)

  • 0–3 years of professional experience (leadership, customer service, operations, sales, or internship experience a plus)

  • Strong leadership potential and desire for rapid career advancement

  • Excellent communication skills and customer-service orientation

  • High level of adaptability; comfortable in fast-paced, hands-on environments

  • Analytical thinker with the ability to learn financial and operational metrics

  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a bias toward action

  • Willingness to relocate for advancement (preferred but not required)

 Why Join Stress-Free
  • Structured leadership development with rapid promotion opportunities

  • Significant earning potential at each stage of the career path

  • Hands-on operations experience from day one

  • Up to $50,000 in student loan forgiveness in the first two years

  • A people-first culture focused on coaching, growth, and operational excellence


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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 0 - 3 years of professional experience
  • Strong leadership potential
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Adaptable to fast-paced environments
  • Analytical thinker
  • Problem-solving skills
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Austin, Texas
254 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Stress-Free Auto Care is a fast-growing, venture- backed, technology-enabled automotive repair platform transforming the $300B+ auto service industry. We acquire independent repair shops and modernize them through AI-driven tools, software systems, and operational upgrades, creating a seamless, customer-first experience. We are executing a roll-up strategy focused on acquiring high-quality small businesses and scaling them through digital transformation, operational excellence, and brand standardization. Our mission is to bring a historically fragmented, low-tech industry into the modern era.

Why Work With Us

Stress-Free Auto Care is committed to providing you with an experience unlike any ever seen before in the automotive repair industry. Our cutting-edge technology allows you to pay from your phone, see your vehicle being work on via livestream video, digital vehicle inspections with photos of your repair, and booking your drop-off and pick-up time

Similar Jobs

Cox Enterprises Logo Cox Enterprises

Human Resources Business Partner

Artificial Intelligence • Automotive • Greentech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity
Remote or Hybrid
United States
50000 Employees
67K-101K Annually

Cox Enterprises Logo Cox Enterprises

Customer Success Manager

Artificial Intelligence • Automotive • Greentech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity
Remote or Hybrid
United States
50000 Employees
92K-154K Annually

Cox Enterprises Logo Cox Enterprises

Human Resources Business Partner

Artificial Intelligence • Automotive • Greentech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity
Hybrid
Dallas, TX, USA
50000 Employees
67K-101K Annually

Cox Enterprises Logo Cox Enterprises

Human Resources Business Partner

Artificial Intelligence • Automotive • Greentech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity
Hybrid
Euless, TX, USA
50000 Employees
67K-101K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

Cox Enterprises Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Automotive • Greentech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity
Atlanta, GA
50000 Employees
UL Solutions Thumbnail
Automotive • Professional Services • Software • Consulting • Energy • Chemical • Renewable Energy
Chicago, IL
15000 Employees
HERE Technologies Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Automotive • Computer Vision • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Logistics • Software
Amsterdam, NL
6000 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account