Auto Parts Store Team Lead - Drive Service & Sales

AutoZone, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone, Inc. is hiring an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily store operations, energize the team, and drive sales in a fast-paced retail environment. You will develop talent, oversee staffing, training, and performance while upholding WOW! customer service standards.

With strong leadership and clear communication, you will manage inventories, budgets, and store standards to maximize profitability and ensure an engaging, high-performing environment for customers and associates alike.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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.
• Lead initiatives to maximize productivity, train staff, and maintain clean, organized, visually appealing merchandising.
• Enforce PPE use, promote workplace safety, and assist in risk management activities.
• Support budgeting, analyze Profit & Loss statements, and monitor expense controls to maximize profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Sales focus

Decision making

Customer service

Team development

P&L analysis

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Job description

AutoZone, Inc. is hiring an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily store operations, energize the team, and drive sales in a fast-paced retail environment. You will develop talent, oversee staffing, training, and performance while upholding WOW! customer service standards.

With strong leadership and clear communication, you will manage inventories, budgets, and store standards to maximize profitability and ensure an engaging, high-performing environment for customers and associates alike.