Store Launcher

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!

Position Summary

The Store Launcher is responsible for the end-to-end execution of new store openings, acquisitions, conversions, and rebranding projects across the Stress Free Auto Care network. This role serves as the operational quarterback from the moment a deal closes until the location is fully launched, staffed, operational, and successfully handed off to the local leadership team.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, manages multiple projects simultaneously, and is equally comfortable coordinating contractors, assembling furniture, setting up technology, training teams, and solving unexpected on-site problems.

This role will support the company’s aggressive growth plans and is expected to oversee the launch of approximately 2–3 locations per month.

Key Responsibilities

New Store Launch Management

• Lead all aspects of new store openings, acquisitions, and rebranding projects.


• Manage launch timelines from key handoff through grand opening.


• Coordinate launch activities across Operations, Facilities, Marketing, IT, HR, Recruiting, and Training teams.


• Ensure stores are launched on schedule, within budget, and to company standards.

Project Management

• Serve as the single point of accountability for launch execution.


• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, and milestone tracking.


• Identify risks and proactively resolve issues that may impact launch schedules.


• Provide regular status updates to executive leadership.

Contractor & Vendor Coordination

• Manage relationships with contractors, vendors, landlords, and service providers.


• Coordinate facility improvements, signage installation, painting, equipment installation, and technology deployment.


• Conduct quality inspections to ensure work meets company standards.

Store Conversion & Rebranding

• Oversee the conversion of acquired stores into the Stress Free Auto Care brand.


• Coordinate installation of branding, fixtures, furniture, technology, customer amenities, and operational systems.


• Ensure all customer-facing and operational elements meet brand standards prior to launch.

Operational Readiness

• Coordinate inventory, equipment, tooling, and supply deliveries.


• Verify operational systems are functioning properly, including POS, telephony, networking, security, and software platforms.


• Support recruiting, onboarding, and training activities leading up to launch.


• Execute launch checklists and readiness assessments.

Launch & Handoff

• Lead on-site launch activities during opening week.


• Support local management teams through transition and stabilization.


• Conduct final readiness reviews and operational audits.


• Complete formal handoff to District Managers and General Managers.

Success Metrics

• 100% launch completion against approved timelines.


• Successful opening of 2–3 locations per month.


• Launch projects completed within budget.


• Successful transition to operating teams with minimal post-launch disruption.


• Achievement of brand standards across all launched locations.


• Positive feedback from Operations, District Managers, and Store Leadership.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of project management, operations, construction management, or multi-unit retail/service experience.


• Must be able to travel up to 75%


• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.


• Strong organizational and communication skills.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Comfortable working in dynamic environments and solving problems in real time.


• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively.

Preferred

• Automotive, retail, restaurant, or multi-location service industry experience.


• Experience with acquisitions, store openings, remodels, or facility conversions.


• Familiarity with project management tools and systems.


• Experience managing contractors and vendor relationships.

Compensation

Base Salary: $85,000 – $120,000 annually

Performance Incentives:

• Launch completion bonuses

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.