Automotive Retail Store Lead – Drive Sales & Service

AutoZone, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Unrivaled company culture

Medical, dental and vision plans

Exclusive discounts and AutoZone in‑d​

401(k) with company match and Stock Pu

AutoZoners Living Well Program forMent

Opportunities for career growth

Paid time off

Life, and short- and long-term disabil

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AutoZone, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to energize the team, drive sales, and deliver WOW! customer service in a fast-paced automotive retail environment. You will support the Store Manager with recruiting, supervising, training, scheduling, inventory control, and store operations, while maintaining a safe, organized shopping experience.

This role emphasizes leadership, communication, and a commitment to development of talent, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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.
• 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 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 experience

Communication skills

Sales drive

Integrity & professionalism

Operational excellence

P&L familiarity

Safety conscious

Flexible scheduling

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Job description

AutoZone, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to energize the team, drive sales, and deliver WOW! customer service in a fast-paced automotive retail environment. You will support the Store Manager with recruiting, supervising, training, scheduling, inventory control, and store operations, while maintaining a safe, organized shopping experience.

This role emphasizes leadership, communication, and a commitment to development of talent, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.