Assistant Store Manager
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 building and developing a high-performing team, maintaining efficient workflows and company standards, and delivering excellent customer service. The Assistant Store Manager may take responsibility for store operations when the Store Manager or Commercial Sales Manager is absent. The position also supports sales growth, inventory accuracy, cash-flow optimization, budgeting, expense control, and profitability. It includes maintaining a safe, clean, organized, and visually appealing store environment, enforcing PPE use, and helping manage workplace risks. The job requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs arise, and the ability to lift, load, and deliver merchandise safely and accurately.
Requirements
- Basic automotive parts knowledge.
- Proven leadership experience.
- 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 with attention to safety and accuracy.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Store Manager with recruiting, supervising, scheduling, training, and developing store personnel.
- Communicate effectively with employees and customers to foster a positive, engaging environment.
- 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 the 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.
- Lift, load, and deliver merchandise safely and accurately.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount.
- 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan.
- AutoZoners Living Well Program, including free mental health support.
- Opportunities for career growth.
- Paid time off for full-time AutoZoners.
- Life and 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
