Retail Sales Associate – Part Time

AutoZone • Shelby, NC

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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 appropriate automotive parts and solutions. The role supports sales and store operations by assisting customers, maintaining inventory and merchandising, sharing product knowledge, and helping create a positive, knowledgeable retail environment. Associates use diagnostic tools to read codes from customer vehicles and recommend solutions, and follow company procedures and safety policies, including use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

The position requires flexible schedule availability, including mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and able to lift, load, and deliver merchandise. Basic automotive parts knowledge, automotive retail experience, ASE certification, and strong communication skills in both Spanish and English are preferred.

AutoZone describes its culture as customer-first and focused on teamwork, dedication, and growth. Benefits available to full-time and part-time AutoZoners include competitive pay, medical, dental and vision plans, discounts and perks, a 401(k) with company match, a Stock Purchase Plan, mental health support through the AutoZoners Living Well Program, and career-growth opportunities. Additional benefits are listed for full-time employees only.

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, productive store environment.
• Recommend products, services, and promotions while contributing 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.
• Use structured processes to complete assigned tasks efficiently and follow company safety policies, including using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Stay current on automotive parts, tools, and promotions using 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.
• Stock Purchase Plan.
• AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• Full-time employees additionally may 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