Manager in Training - Manchester CT

445 Oakland St, Manchester, CT 06042, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 25, 2025 at 4 : 00 AM

TITLE : Manager-in-Training (M.I.T.)

GENERAL SUMMARY :

The Manager-in-Training (M.I.T.) lives VIP's mission to EARN AUTOMOTIVE CUSTOMERS FOR LIFE by learning the VIP culture and management processes to be prepared to lead a team to ensure effective operation in serving customers at their location. The M.I.T. ensures that the team operates under safe conditions according to established policies and procedures and in compliance with federal and state regulations. The M.I.T. will deliver an exceptional customer experience and results through helping the team achieve execution of VIP programs and standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Makes sure that workplace safety is Priority #1. Follows all safety policies, completes all safety-related training, locks out any unsafe equipment, and reports any unsafe conditions or actions to a member of Management.
• Learn the VIP way of building an Extraordinary Team that delivers a different and better customer experience to every customer.
• Learn VIP's processes and be prepared to successfully execute the essential duties and responsibilities listed below

Hire the best associates in the area

Ensure all store associates have taken and passed all their required LMS training

Facility and Equipment Maintenance

Procedural Compliance

Additional Responsibilities

(Performs other functions as required.)

Communicates with other levels of management as needed to ensure compliance with service standards and company policies

PERFORMANCE MEASURMENT :

STANDARD MANAGEMENT WORK WEEK :

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong people management and leadership skills, motivational, supportive, assertive, and decisive

Minimum Educational and / or Experience Level

Two years related experience in automotive service management

Proven results Certificates, Licenses, and / or Registrations

Current, valid driver's license issued in state of residence

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of the M.I.T. job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Job duties are performed within an indoor service department (generally 800 to2500 sq. ft.), which opens to the outdoors via overhead doors. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is exposed to varying weather, climate and temperature conditions, mechanical equipment, automotive and industrial cleaning chemicals, and noise levels that may reach 110 decibels depending upon type of service being performed. Protective eyewear must be worn in the service area at all times.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Listed below is a table that summarizes the physical activities associated with the position and the average amount of time required of each physical activity. Protective back support belts must be worn while performing strenuous physical activities involving lifting and exerting force.

Essential Physical Activity Requirements

Less than 1 / 3 of Time

1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of Time

More than 2 / 3 of Time

Reaching

Standing

Pushing / Pulling

Walking

Climbing

Kneeling

Essential Weightlifting / Force Exertion Requirements

Listed below is a table which summarizes the amount of time spent and weight lifted, or force exerted in the position.

Less than 1 / 3 of Time

1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of Time

More than 2 / 3 of Time

More than 21 lbs.

Up to 20lbs.

445 Oakland St, Manchester, CT 06042, USA

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