Assistant Store Manager: Lead Team, Grow Sales, WOW Service

AutoZone, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

AutoZone in-store discount

Job summary

AutoZone is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Virginia to lead daily store operations, energize team performance, and drive sales in a fast-paced retail setting.

You’ll collaborate with the Store Manager on staffing, training, and coaching while maintaining inventory accuracy and a customer-first approach. This role emphasizes safety, profitability, and an engaging, productive work environment for AutoZoners.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Development – Assist the Store Manager in recruiting, supervising, scheduling, training, and developing store personnel to maintain a high-performance team.
• Communication Excellence – Ensure clear and effective communication with employees and customers, fostering a positive, engaging environment.
• Metrics Mindedness & Sales Growth – Help meet sales targets, maintain accurate inventory levels, and optimize cash flow to drive store performance.
• Structure & Process Orientation – Take responsibility for store operations, ensuring efficient workflows and compliance with company standards in the absence of the Store Manager or Commercial Sales Manager.
• Customer Service Leadership – Ensure customers receive WOW! service, resolve concerns proactively, and transform complaints into positive experiences.
• Operational Efficiency – leads company initiatives by ensuring maximum productivity, training, and retention of high-performing employees, while maintaining operational efficiency through effective store merchandising, creating a clean, organized, and visually appealing shopping environment.
• Risk & Safety Compliance – Enforce PPE use, promote workplace safety, and assist in risk management activities.
• Financial Oversight – Support budgeting efforts, analyze Profit & Loss statements, and monitor expense controls to maximize profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Sales Growth

Customer Service

Operations Management

PPE & Safety

Profit & Loss

Flexibility

Job description

AutoZone is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Virginia to lead daily store operations, energize team performance, and drive sales in a fast-paced retail setting.

You’ll collaborate with the Store Manager on staffing, training, and coaching while maintaining inventory accuracy and a customer-first approach. This role emphasizes safety, profitability, and an engaging, productive work environment for AutoZoners.