Assistant Store Manager

AutoZone • Barboursville, WV

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About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager supports AutoZone’s 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 employees, and helps maintain a high-performance team and a positive, knowledgeable retail environment.

The Assistant Store Manager helps meet sales targets, maintain accurate inventory, optimize cash flow, and support budgeting and expense controls. The position is responsible for efficient workflows and compliance with company standards when the Store Manager or Commercial Sales Manager is absent. It also leads customer-service efforts, resolves concerns, supports company initiatives, maintains merchandising and store presentation, and promotes safety and risk management.

AutoZone describes its culture as customer-first and focused on teamwork, dedication, and growth. Benefits vary by eligibility and employment status; the posting lists benefits for full-time employees as well as benefits available to all AutoZoners.

Requirements

• Basic automotive parts knowledge.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills, and the ability to drive sales.
• 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.
• Communicate effectively with employees and customers to foster a positive, engaging environment.
• 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, 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 use, promote workplace safety, and assist with risk management.
• Support budgeting, analyze Profit & Loss statements, and monitor expense controls to maximize profitability.
• Lift, load, and deliver merchandise safely and accurately as needed.

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.

What This Job Offers

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