Assistant Store Manager
About The Position
As an Assistant Store Manager at AutoZone, you’ll support daily store operations, energize team performance, and drive sales in a fast-paced retail environment. With strong leadership, clear communication, and a passion for WOW! customer service, you’ll play a key role in shaping store success and developing future talent. AutoZone store teams provide customer service, help customers find automotive parts and solutions, maintain inventory, and support sales and store operations. The Assistant Store Manager assists the Store Manager and assumes responsibility for store operations in the absence of the Store Manager or Commercial Sales Manager. AutoZone offers benefits that vary by eligibility and employment status. Benefits for all AutoZoners include competitive pay, medical, dental and vision plans, discounts and perks, a 401(k) with company match, a Stock Purchase Plan, mental health support, and career growth opportunities. Full-time AutoZoners may also receive paid time off, insurance options, health savings and flexible spending accounts with wellness rewards, and tuition reimbursement. Minimum-age, eligibility, and waiting-period requirements may apply.
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 store.
- Enforce use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), 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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- AutoZone in-store discount and other exclusive discounts and perks
- 401(k) with company match
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Free mental health support through the AutoZoners Living Well Program
- Career growth opportunities
- Paid time off for full-time AutoZoners
- Life insurance options for full-time AutoZoners
- Short- and long-term disability insurance options for full-time AutoZoners
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards for full-time AutoZoners
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time AutoZoners
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
