Assistant Store Manager

AutoZone • Plano, TX

19d

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. Through leadership, communication, and a commitment to WOW! customer service, you’ll contribute to store success and develop future talent. You’ll assist with team management, sales and inventory performance, customer service, operational efficiency, safety, and financial oversight. The role may assume responsibility for store operations when the Store Manager or Commercial Sales Manager is absent. The position requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs arise, as well as the ability to lift, load, and deliver merchandise safely and accurately.

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 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 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 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 to improve 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.
• 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 for free mental health support
• Opportunities for career growth
• Paid time off for full-time employees
• Life insurance options for full-time employees
• 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

What This Job Offers

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