MANAGER IN TRAINING
About The Position
The Manager in Training (MIT) position at AutoZone is a transitional role designed to prepare individuals for promotion into a Retail Store Management position. This role focuses on leadership training, customer service excellence, and operational expertise, offering hands-on assignments and structured learning opportunities. Successful MITs can progress into management within 8-12 weeks, depending on prior experience and performance. AutoZone's Store Management team, including MITs, is responsible for driving store performance, fostering a productive team, and ensuring exceptional customer service. They are expected to Live The Pledge and deliver WOW! Customer Service while executing store operations with excellence. Under the Store Manager’s guidance, MITs lead by example, demonstrating initiative and strong leadership, and contribute to AutoZone’s mission of providing trusted automotive solutions through operational oversight and team development. AutoZone, established in 1979, is a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories, known for its customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile, supporting both customers and employees in their growth.
Responsibilities
- Drive store performance
- Foster a productive team
- Ensure exceptional customer service
- Live The Pledge and deliver WOW! Customer Service
- Execute store operations with excellence
- Lead by example, demonstrating initiative and strong leadership under the Store Manager’s guidance
- Provide operational oversight
- Engage in team development
- Participate in leadership training
- Develop customer service excellence
- Gain operational expertise through hands-on assignments and structured learning opportunities
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 for 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
