Assistant Store Manager

AutoZone • Salem, OR

5d

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager supports daily store operations, energizes team performance, and drives sales in a fast-paced retail environment. The role assists the Store Manager with recruiting, supervising, scheduling, training, and developing store personnel, and helps maintain a high-performance team and a positive, customer-focused environment. The Assistant Store Manager takes responsibility for store operations and compliance with company standards when the Store Manager or Commercial Sales Manager is absent.

The position helps meet sales targets, maintain accurate inventory, optimize cash flow, and oversee store financial performance. It also promotes WOW! customer service, handles customer concerns, supports company initiatives, and maintains productivity, employee retention, merchandising, and an orderly shopping environment. The role enforces PPE use and workplace safety practices and supports budgeting, Profit & Loss analysis, and expense controls.

AutoZone describes itself as a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. It offers benefits and career-growth opportunities; 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, employee training and retention, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain effective store merchandising and a clean, organized, visually appealing shopping environment.
• 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.
• Unrivaled company culture.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Stock Purchase Plan.
• AutoZoners Living Well Program with 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed