Assistant Store Manager

AutoZone•McKinney, TX

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager at AutoZone supports daily store operations, energizes team performance, and drives sales in a fast-paced retail environment. The role helps shape store success and develop future talent through strong leadership, clear communication, and a commitment to WOW! customer service. The Assistant Store Manager assists the Store Manager with recruiting, supervising, scheduling, training, and developing store personnel. They help meet sales targets, maintain accurate inventory, optimize cash flow, support budgeting and expense control, and analyze Profit & Loss statements. They also oversee store operations and compliance with company standards when the Store Manager or Commercial Sales Manager is absent, while promoting efficient workflows, effective merchandising, and a clean, organized, visually appealing shopping environment. The role promotes workplace safety, enforces Personal Protective Equipment use, and assists with risk management. It requires basic automotive parts knowledge, leadership and sales-driving skills, and the ability to lift, load, and deliver merchandise safely and accurately. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays may be needed as business needs arise.

Requirements

Basic automotive parts knowledge.
Proven leadership experience with strong communication, decision-making, and sales-driving skills.
Demonstrated 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.
Ensure clear, effective communication with employees and customers and foster a positive, engaging environment.
Help meet sales targets, maintain accurate inventory levels, and optimize cash flow.
Take responsibility for 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 Personal Protective Equipment use, 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.
Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount.
401(k) with company match.
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.