Assistant Store Manager

AutoZone•Florissant, MO

12d

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager supports daily AutoZone store operations, energizes team performance, drives sales, and helps shape store success and develop future talent. The role works in a fast-paced retail environment and assists the Store Manager with staffing, communication, customer service, sales, inventory, store processes, safety, and financial oversight. In the absence of the Store Manager or Commercial Sales Manager, the Assistant Store Manager takes responsibility for store operations and ensures workflows are efficient and comply 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 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 with recruiting, supervising, scheduling, training, and developing store personnel.
Promote 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.
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, 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.
Support budgeting, analyze Profit & Loss statements, and monitor expense controls to maximize profitability.
Lift, load, and deliver merchandise safely and accurately as required.

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 and 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.