Assistant Store Manager

AutoZone • Del Rio, TX

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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 well-stocked inventory, assist with product selection, and provide product advice. The Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in leading store personnel and operations, maintaining company standards, and promoting a positive, knowledgeable retail environment. The role also supports financial oversight, workplace safety, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

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 in recruiting, supervising, scheduling, training, and developing store personnel.
• Ensure clear and 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, resolve concerns proactively, 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 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use, promote workplace safety, and assist with risk management activities.
• Support budgeting, analyze Profit & Loss statements, and monitor expense controls to maximize profitability.
• Lift, load, and deliver merchandise while following safety practices and ensuring accuracy.

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 for 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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed