Assistant Automotive Retail Store Leader

AutoZone; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, energize team performance, and drive sales in a fast-paced retail environment. With strong leadership, clear communication, and a passion for WOW!

customer service, you’ll play a key role in shaping store success and developing future talent. In this role you’ll manage daily operations, ensure a high standard of customer service, and collaborate with management to achieve targets while maintaining a safe,

Qualifications

• Basic automotive parts knowledge.
• Proven leadership experience with strong communication, decision-making, and sales-driving skills.
• 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 safety and accuracy.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs arise.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in recruiting, supervising, scheduling, training, and developing store personnel to maintain a high-performance team.
• Ensure clear and effective communication with employees and customers, fostering a positive, engaging environment.
• Help meet sales targets, maintain accurate inventory levels, and optimize cash flow to drive store performance.
• Take responsibility for store operations, ensuring efficient workflows and compliance with company standards in the absence of the Store Manager or Commercial Sales Manager.
• Ensure customers receive WOW! service, resolve concerns proactively, and transform complaints into positive experiences.
• Leads company initiatives by ensuring maximum productivity, training, and retention of high-performing employees, while maintaining operational efficiency through effective store merchandising.
• Enforce PPE use, promote workplace safety, and assist in risk management activities.
• Support budgeting efforts, analyze Profit & Loss statements, and monitor expense controls to maximize profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Sales-driven

Decision-making

Team development

Problem solving

Job description

AutoZone is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, energize team performance, and drive sales in a fast-paced retail environment. With strong leadership, clear communication, and a passion for WOW!

customer service, you’ll play a key role in shaping store success and developing future talent. In this role you’ll manage daily operations, ensure a high standard of customer service, and collaborate with management to achieve targets while maintaining a safe,