Assistant Store Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Store Manager supports daily store operations, team performance, and sales in a fast-paced retail environment. Working with the Store Manager, this role helps recruit, supervise, schedule, train, and develop store personnel; drive sales and maintain inventory; and ensure efficient workflows and compliance with company standards. The Assistant Store Manager may take responsibility for store operations when the Store Manager or Commercial Sales Manager is absent. The role also leads customer service, resolves customer concerns, supports financial oversight and expense controls, and promotes workplace safety. It helps maintain a clean, organized, and appealing store while supporting productivity, employee development, and retention.
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.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Store Manager with 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 ensure efficient workflows and compliance with company standards when the Store Manager or Commercial Sales Manager is absent.
- Ensure customers receive WOW! service and proactively resolve concerns and complaints.
- Lead company initiatives by supporting employee productivity, training, and retention.
- Maintain operational efficiency through effective merchandising and a clean, organized, visually appealing store.
- 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 employees
- Life and 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
