Leadership Development Trainee (District/Area Manager) Position Available In New Hanover, North Carolina

Leadership Development Trainee (District/Area Manager) Strickland Brother’s 10 Minute Oil Change Wilmington, NC Job Details Part-time | Full-time $55,000 a year 18 hours ago Qualifications Power BI Customer service Mid-level Team development Leadership 2 years Full Job Description Job Posting Title Field Leader Development Program (District/Area Manager) Job Description Accelerate Your Career in Multi-Unit Leadership Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change Are you a high-performing manager ready for more? At Strickland Brothers, we’re not just filling roles—we’re building the next generation of leaders. Our Accelerate Program is a fast-track career development experience for proven operators who are ready to lead multiple locations and drive results at scale. This is your opportunity to step into a structured, immersive leadership development program that prepares you for an Area Manager role in as little as 6-12 months. You’ll start as a Shop Manager, mastering our operations and culture, then level up with mentorship, multi-unit exposure, and real-time coaching from senior field leaders.

Compensation:

$55K base salary during the program + monthly shop performance bonus Up to $75K base + monthly area performance bonuses upon promotion What You’ll Do – Shop Manager Phase (Months 1-6) In your first phase, you’ll lead one of our shops and build the foundation for multi-unit success: Mentor assigned from day 1. Clear benchmarks for performance expectations set. Lead daily operations, drive results, and deliver exceptional guest experience Hire, coach, and develop your team Manage inventory, cash handling, scheduling, and shop cleanliness brand standards Partner with your Area Manager to set goals and execute business plans Build a winning culture and high-performance team Once stabilized – branch out from your location to influence operations at multiple locations in your market This is where you’ll prove your leadership in action—and show you’re ready for more. What Comes Next – Area Manager Role Training & Placement (Month 6+) After successfully running a single location and spanning your influence across multiple units, you’ll join our 8-week Area Manager training program and focus on training your replacement. Once promoted, you’ll lead 6-10 shops and coach a team of Shop Managers. Your focus will shift from running a single operation to scaling success across a market:

People Leadership:

Grow talent, set clear expectations, recognize wins, and hold teams accountable

Operational Excellence:

Ensure every location delivers the Strickland Brothers experience with speed, quality, and consistency

Data-Driven Results:

Use tools like Power BI to coach on KPIs, optimize car count, and problem-solve performance gaps

System Execution:

Lead compliance, cash controls, inventory, recruiting, and training across your market What We’re Looking For 2+ years in a leadership role (retail, restaurant, automotive, or similar) Direct customer service experience and strong people leadership Operational mindset and a bias for action Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and performance tools Willingness to travel between shop locations and relocate long-term If you’re hungry to lead, eager to grow, and ready to build a career in multi-unit leadership, apply now to join the Accelerate Program at Strickland Brothers.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$55,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person