Assistant Store Manager

AutoZone • Spartanburg, SC

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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. You’ll assist the Store Manager with store personnel and operations, help meet sales and financial goals, maintain a safe and organized shopping environment, and ensure customers receive excellent service. When the Store Manager or Commercial Sales Manager is absent, you’ll take responsibility for store operations in accordance with company standards.

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.
• Ensure clear and effective communication with employees and customers, fostering a positive and engaging environment.
• Help meet sales targets, maintain accurate inventory levels, and optimize cash flow to drive store performance.
• 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 productivity, employee training and retention, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain 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 with attention to safety and accuracy.
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs arise.

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 for free mental health support
• Opportunities for career growth
• Paid time off for full-time AutoZoners
• Life insurance options for full-time AutoZoners
• 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