Store Manager

Job Description

AutoZone’s store teams are the frontline of WOW! customer service, ensuring that customers find the right parts and solutions for their automotive needs. Store employees maintain well-stocked inventory, assist customers with product selection, and provide expert advice to enhance the shopping experience. They play a vital role in driving sales, maintaining store operations, and fostering a positive, knowledgeable retail environment.

As a Store Manager at AutoZone, you'll lead daily operations and inspire your team to deliver outstanding customer experiences in a high-energy retail environment. This role blends hands-on leadership, strategic sales growth, and operational excellence—empowering you to cultivate a culture of success, safety, and WOW! service for both employees and customers.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, supervise, schedule, train, and develop store personnel.

• Assume responsibility for store operations and the commercial department in the absence of the Commercial Sales Manager.

• Motivate employees to excel in their roles and enhance productivity.

• Communication & Customer Engagement

• Ensure clear and effective communication within the team.

• Follow up on tasks and provide timely updates.

• Address customer concerns professionally, turning complaints into compliments.

• Operational Excellence & Safety Compliance

• Conduct and review all opening and closing procedures.

• Manage emergency situations and follow proper accident protocols.

• Monitor and manage activities related to risk & safety management, ensuring a secure workplace with protective personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance.

• Sales & Performance Metrics

• Drive WOW! Customer Service, creating an outstanding shopping experience.

• Maintain sales productivity, store appearance, and merchandising excellence.

• Monitor cash flow, inventory, and security control to optimize profitability.

• Analyze and reconcile Profit & Loss statements, tracking store performance.

• Process & Team Collaboration

• Delegate merchandising tasks efficiently, ensuring timely completion.

• Provide performance feedback, conduct evaluations, and foster a culture of success.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• The Store Manager is the direct supervisor for all store-level employees.

Qualifications

What we are looking for

• Basic automotive parts knowledge.

• Proven leadership experience with strong communication, decision-making, and sales-driving skills.

• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and commitment to customer satisfaction

• Thrives in fast-paced environments while driving operational excellence and team engagement.

• Capable of fostering a positive work culture focused on development and results.

• Proficient in managing, analyzing, and reconciling Profit & Loss statements

• Ability to lift, load, and deliver merchandise with attention to safety and accuracy.

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs arise.

You’ll Go The Extra Mile If You Have

• Exceptional Communication: Strong people skills and effective communication in both Spanish and English.

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification preferred

About Autozone

Since opening our first store in 1979, AutoZone has grown into a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth. Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.

Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial well-being.

All AutoZoners (Full-Time and Part-Time):

• 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

Additional Benefits for Full-Time AutoZoners:

• Paid time off

• Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards

• Tuition reimbursement

Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at Careers.AutoZone.com.

We proudly support Veterans, Active-duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and Military Families. Your experience is highly valued, and we encourage you to apply to join our team.

Fair Chance:

An applicant’s criminal record is not a disqualification from employment and will be considered individually based on factors such as the relationship between the position sought and the criminal offense, the nature of the offense, any documentation or information demonstrating the rehabilitation of the applicant, the time elapsed since the offense, and any other relevant information. This includes compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the New York City Fair Chance Act, the Philadelphia Fair Chance Hiring Act, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Fair Chance for Employment Act.

As permitted by state or local law, AutoZone may consider certain offenses to be relevant to positions responsible for conducting or overseeing financial transactions on behalf of AutoZone, driving company vehicles and/or supervision of minors.

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Online Application:

An online application is required. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources.

AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories. ​

Job Identification 145281

Job Schedule Full time

Pay Basis Annual

AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.