Assistant Store Manager

AutoZone•Camden, SC

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager supports AutoZone’s daily store operations, energizes team performance, and drives sales in a fast-paced retail environment. The role assists the Store Manager with developing store personnel and helps ensure customers receive excellent service and automotive parts guidance. It contributes to store success through operational oversight, sales and inventory performance, financial controls, and a safe, organized shopping environment. In the absence of the Store Manager or Commercial Sales Manager, the Assistant Store Manager takes responsibility for store operations.

Requirements

Basic automotive parts knowledge.
Proven leadership experience, including communication, decision-making, and sales-driving skills.
Integrity, professionalism, and commitment to customer satisfaction.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while supporting operational excellence and team engagement.
Ability to foster a positive workplace 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 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 efficient workflows, ensuring 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 employee productivity, training, and retention.
Maintain operational efficiency through effective merchandising and a clean, organized, visually appealing store.
Enforce Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use, 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 as needed.

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 with free mental health support.
Opportunities for career growth.
Paid time off for full-time employees.
Life and short- and long-term disability insurance options for full-time employees.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards for full-time employees.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees.