How to hire a manager of tire sales

How to hire a manager of tire sales, step by step

Here's a step-by-step manager of tire sales hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a manager of tire sales job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new manager of tire sales
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the manager of tire sales you need to hire. Certain manager of tire sales roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect manager of tire sales also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of manager of tire sales salaries for various roles:

   Type of Manager Of Tire Sales	Description	Hourly rate
   Manager Of Tire Sales		$12-23
   Key Holder	A keyholder is responsible for ensuring the store's daily security before and after the operation. Keyholders' duties include assisting with administrative tasks, handling customers' inquiries, managing and escalating customers' complaints, monitoring the alarm system, keeping track of the deliveries, supporting staff training, cooperating in company's events, and recommending operational strategies to meet business goals and objectives... Show more	$12-18
   Shift Supervisor	Shift supervisors are responsible for the employees assigned to the shift that they are handling. Shift supervisors ensure that the employees who were expected to report to work at the specific shift came in... Show more	$12-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Sales Techniques
   • Customer Complaints
   • Loss Prevention
   • Vehicle Maintenance
   • Product Knowledge
   • Customer Service
   • Lube
   • Retail Sales
   • Sales Floor
   • Tire Sales
   • Retail Store
   • Oil Changes
   • Automotive Services
   • Inventory Control

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage sales, inventory, merchandising and cost controls in the automotive department and tire and lube express department.
   • Implement inventory management system to effectively manage on-hands, assist with correct replenishment and maintain an acceptable level of over-stock.
   • Lead automotive department and supervise operations of tire & lube express garage.
   • Remain in this capacity until Walmart decide TLE managers no longer need.
   • Ensure that TLE equipment is in proper working order and require documentation is complete.
   • Stock & price all forms of media including cassette tapes, records, DVDs, VHS tapes and magazines.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your manager of tire sales job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A manager of tire sales can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, managers of tire sales' average salary in alabama is 42% less than in rhode island.
   • Seniority. Entry-level managers of tire sales 44% less than senior-level managers of tire sales.
   • Certifications. A manager of tire sales with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a manager of tire sales's salary.

   Average manager of tire sales salary

   $36,361yearly

   $17.48 hourly rate

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   Entry-level manager of tire sales salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a manager of tire sales job description

   A manager of tire sales job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a manager of tire sales job description:

   Manager of tire sales job description example

   • Competitive Pay (up to $18/hr PLUS Spiff Incentives!)
   • Sign-On Bonus Available
   • 5-Day Workweek
   • Paid Time Off
   • Paid Holidays
   • Paid, Hands-On Training Program
   • Educational Assistance
   • Medical and Flexible Spending Benefits
   • And More!!

   Position Overview:

   This position is accountable for providing a high level of customer service while helping customers find the best tires for their vehicles. This position requires a thorough technical understanding of all products and services. This position is also responsible for directing work-order flow and assuring that the shop systems are followed consistently. This position will perform responsibilities in the absence of the store manager and assistant manager and will also be responsible for helping in the development of customer contact personnel.

   Job Requirements:

   • Previous customer service experience and sales experience preferred.
   • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
   • Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally.
   • Strong computer skills regarding typing, email, internet, and software navigation.
   • Must also be at least 18 years old.

   You must have a current valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record. All applicants will be subject to a background check.

   About Tireman Auto Service Centers:

   At Tireman, our retailing roots go back to 1948 and we are still focused on growing the tire and automotive repair business. We are a consumer driven, dominant provider of tires, batteries, and mechanical service in the northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan region. We currently operate 19 locations and employ more than 350 workers. We believe that by providing the finest value experience that money can buy, we will achieve a unique service delivery that will develop a loyal and long-term customer following, thereby providing growth opportunities for all that are working as a team to grow the business.

   
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right manager of tire sales for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with managers of tire sales they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit managers of tire sales who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your manager of tire sales job on Zippia to find and attract quality manager of tire sales candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting managers of tire sales requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new manager of tire sales

   Once you've selected the best manager of tire sales candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new manager of tire sales. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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