Auto Parts Store Leader: Sales, Ops & Team Growth

AutoZone, Inc.; Lincoln Park (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to drive daily store operations, energize the team, and boost sales in a fast-paced retail environment. You will lead in the absence of senior management, ensuring WOW! customer service and adherence to company standards.

The role emphasizes developing talent, optimizing inventory, and maintaining a positive work culture focused on results, safety, and profitability. Evening/weekend availability is required.

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.
• 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 safely.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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 Personal Protective Equipment (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

Sales targets

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Customer service

Job description

AutoZone, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to drive daily store operations, energize the team, and boost sales in a fast-paced retail environment. You will lead in the absence of senior management, ensuring WOW! customer service and adherence to company standards.

The role emphasizes developing talent, optimizing inventory, and maintaining a positive work culture focused on results, safety, and profitability. Evening/weekend availability is required.