Retail Sales Associate – Part Time

AutoZone • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

AutoZone is hiring a part-time Retail Sales Associate to provide WOW! Customer Service and help customers find automotive parts and solutions. The role supports sales and store operations by offering product recommendations and automotive advice, maintaining inventory and store organization, following point-of-sale and loss-prevention procedures, and using diagnostic tools to read vehicle codes and recommend solutions. Associates work with managers and teammates to maintain a productive store environment, stay current on products and promotions, and comply with company safety policies, including use of personal protective equipment.

Applicants must be at least 16 years old, be able to lift, load, and deliver merchandise, and have flexible availability, including mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed. Basic automotive-parts knowledge, bilingual Spanish and English communication skills, prior automotive retail experience, and ASE certification are preferred.

AutoZone describes itself as a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. It offers benefits to full-time and part-time employees, with additional benefits for full-time employees. Eligibility and waiting-period requirements may apply, and some benefits may vary by location.

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 to improve the customer experience and contribute to sales goals and store performance metrics.
• Restock and organize merchandise, follow point-of-sale and loss-prevention procedures, and support proper financial management and smooth store operations.
• Complete assigned tasks efficiently using established processes and follow safety policies, including using personal protective equipment.
• Stay current on automotive parts, tools, and promotions through AutoZone systems.
• Use diagnostic tools to read codes from customer vehicles and recommend solutions.
• Lift, load, and deliver merchandise.

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.
• Full-time employees: paid time off.
• Full-time employees: life and short- and long-term disability insurance options.
• Full-time employees: Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards.
• Full-time employees: tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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