Assistant Store Manager

AutoZone•Hiram, GA

17h

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager supports AutoZone’s daily store operations, team performance, and sales in a fast-paced retail environment. The role assists the Store Manager with developing employees, maintaining efficient operations, and delivering the company’s WOW! customer service. It may take responsibility for store operations when the Store Manager or Commercial Sales Manager is absent. The position also supports inventory, cash flow, budgeting, and expense control; helps maintain a clean, organized, visually appealing store; and promotes workplace safety and compliance. The role involves lifting, loading, and delivering merchandise and requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs arise.

Requirements

Basic automotive parts knowledge.
Proven leadership experience, with strong communication, decision-making, and sales-driving skills.
Integrity, professionalism, and commitment to customer satisfaction.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while driving operational excellence and team engagement.
Ability to foster a positive work culture focused on development and results.
Proficiency in managing, analyzing, and reconciling Profit & Loss statements.
Ability to lift, load, and deliver merchandise safely and accurately.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs arise.

Nice To Haves

Strong people skills and effective communication in both Spanish and English.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Store Manager in recruiting, supervising, scheduling, training, and developing store personnel.
Promote clear and effective communication with employees and customers.
Help meet sales targets, maintain accurate inventory levels, and optimize cash flow.
Oversee store operations and ensure efficient workflows and compliance with company standards when the Store Manager or Commercial Sales Manager is absent.
Ensure customers receive WOW! service, proactively resolve concerns, and turn complaints into positive experiences.
Lead company initiatives by supporting productivity, training, and retention of high-performing employees.
Maintain operational efficiency through effective merchandising and a clean, organized, visually appealing shopping environment.
Enforce use of personal protective equipment, promote workplace safety, and assist with risk management.
Support budgeting, analyze Profit & Loss statements, and monitor expense controls to maximize profitability.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Medical, dental, and vision plans
AutoZone in-store discount and other exclusive discounts and perks
401(k) with company match
Stock Purchase Plan
AutoZoners Living Well Program with free mental health support
Opportunities for career growth
Paid time off (full-time employees)
Life insurance options (full-time employees)
Short- and long-term disability insurance options (full-time employees)
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards (full-time employees)
Tuition reimbursement (full-time employees)