MANAGER IN TRAINING

AutoZone • Shawnee, KS

4d

About The Position

The Manager in Training (MIT) position is a transitional role designed to prepare candidates for promotion into Retail Store Management. Under the Store Manager’s guidance, MITs demonstrate leadership, initiative, and AutoZone’s customer-service standards while learning to oversee store operations and develop employees. The role includes hands-on assignments and structured learning in leadership, customer service, and operations. Candidates may progress into management within 8–12 weeks depending on prior experience and performance; progression is required throughout the training program, and promotion is performance-based and subject to management availability.

MITs support store performance, team productivity, customer service, operational compliance, inventory accuracy, merchandising, and sales. The position requires full-time schedule flexibility, including mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of prior experience as a retail manager or supervisor.
• Availability for a full-time flexible schedule, including mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Strong people skills and effective communication in both Spanish and English.
• Previous experience in automotive retail or analyzing company financials, such as Profit & Loss statements.

Responsibilities

• Model AutoZone’s Pledge, deliver WOW! Customer Service, and cultivate a high-performing, engaged store team.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with employees and customers to support store execution and performance.
• Learn to manage, analyze, and reconcile monthly Profit & Loss statements to optimize store profitability.
• Support store operations, comply with policies, and uphold structured training processes.
• Assist with staffing, mentoring, and training employees.
• Lead customer service activities, provide outstanding experiences, and proactively resolve concerns.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, store merchandising, and sales strategies.
• Complete management skills training covering key aspects of store operations and AutoZone culture.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 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 with 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed