Auto Parts Store Lead — WOW Service & Growth

AutoZone; Alanson (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily store operations, energize the team, 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. You’ll oversee recruiting, training, and performance, ensure safe and efficient operations, and maintain top-tier inventory and merchandising to boost profitability and customer

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

• 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.
• Customer service leadership—ensure customers receive WOW! service, resolve concerns proactively, and transform complaints into positive experiences.
• Operational efficiency—lead 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

Communication

Team development

Sales-driven

Operations management

Customer service

PPE safety compliance

Profit & Loss analysis

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

ASE Certification

Job description

AutoZone is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily store operations, energize the team, 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. You’ll oversee recruiting, training, and performance, ensure safe and efficient operations, and maintain top-tier inventory and merchandising to boost profitability and customer