Retail Sales Associate – Part Time

AutoZone • Palatine, IL

2d • $15 - $16

About The Position

AutoZone is hiring a part-time Retail Sales Associate to deliver customer service and support customers with automotive parts and solutions. The role involves helping customers choose products, sharing automotive advice, contributing to sales, maintaining inventory and store operations, and supporting a positive, knowledgeable retail environment. Associates use AutoZone systems to learn about products and promotions and may use diagnostic tools to read vehicle codes and recommend solutions.

AutoZone describes its workplace as a team environment that values dedication, teamwork, and growth, with tools and support to help employees succeed. The position requires availability for a flexible schedule, including mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed, and the ability to lift, load, and deliver merchandise.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old to apply.
• Ability to lift, load, and deliver merchandise.
• Flexible schedule availability, including mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of automotive parts.
• Strong people skills and effective communication in both Spanish and English.
• Previous experience in automotive retail.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers, provide trustworthy automotive advice, and communicate clearly and professionally.
• Collaborate with managers and teammates, support team members, and contribute to a motivated and productive store environment.
• Recommend products, services, and promotions while contributing to sales goals and store performance metrics.
• Restock merchandise, maintain organization, follow point-of-sale procedures and loss-prevention policies, and support proper financial management and smooth store operations.
• Use structured processes to complete assigned tasks efficiently and follow safety policies, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Stay up to date on automotive parts, tools, and promotions through AutoZone systems.
• Use diagnostic tools to read codes from customer vehicles and recommend solutions.

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 offering free mental health support.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• Full-time AutoZoners additionally receive paid time off, life and short- and long-term disability insurance options, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards, and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed