Category Manager, Online Auto

AutoZone; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with company match and Stock-PV

AutoZone discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

AutoZone is seeking an Online Auto Category Manager to partner with the Product Manager in designing national marketing strategies and optimizing the online product assortment. You will research opportunities, negotiate promotions with vendors, and implement digital merchandising to grow online sales.

You will train with the Product Manager and collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Operations to meet revenue and profitability goals while presenting performance to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data to drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate new product opportunities within assigned categories.
• Negotiate with vendors on national promotions and pricing.
• Manage online product assortment and digital merchandising strategies.
• Develop and implement e-commerce strategies to enhance online sales.
• Analyze e-commerce KPIs and report performance to senior management.
• Collaborate with marketing and merchants to execute online promotions.
• Routinely run reports on sales and inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in retail or business

Job description

The Online Auto Category Manager trains with the Product Manager to develop and design national marketing strategies for AutoZone. This role involves researching and evaluating new product opportunities within assigned categories, negotiating with vendors on national promotions of products, and managing the online product assortment and digital merchandising strategies.

Responsibilities

• Participates in all team activities and decisions.
• Trains with Product Manager on selecting quality vendors, negotiating programs, and analyzing market research.
• Using that research to put the right products in the right stores at the right prices.
• Trains with Product Manager on adding and deleting products in response to industry changes and customer demands, testing new products, troubleshooting supply chain issues.
• Uses information from sales, gross profit and various ad hoc reports to make sure their assigned categories meet established performance targets.
• Develop and implement e-commerce strategies to enhance online sales and profitability.
• Manage online product assortment, ensuring accurate and appealing product listings.
• Optimize online placement decisions, including product positioning and promotional displays on the website.
• Collaborate with the digital marketing team to develop and execute online promotions and campaigns.
• Analyze e-commerce performance metrics and make data-driven decisions to improve online sales.
• Drive and influence digital marketing to support category directives and strategies.
• Survey other websites, comparing product assets and merchandising functionality to our site.
• Conduct data analysis and reporting of web, tele sales, and eCommerce KPIs.
• Maintain accountability for daily, weekly, and monthly business performance monitoring and reporting for the category to senior management.
• Routinely work with and present to senior management.
• Develop and implement category strategy to achieve revenue and profitability goals.
• Collaborate across functions to drive business goals (including Marketing, Sales, Business Development, and Operations).
• Partner closely with merchants to develop and enhance the brand, site, and competitive positioning.
• Maintain industry expertise.
• Run daily/weekly/monthly reports related to sales and inventory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Demonstrated capability to lead, communicate, and present category initiatives effectively, with the ability to influence and collaborate professionally across all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive knowledge of merchandising retail math/financial skills

You’ll Go The Extra Mile If You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in retail or business
• 3-5 years of retail experience, preferably in the automotive industry

Since opening our first store in 1979, AutoZone has grown into a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth. Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.

Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial well-being.

All AutoZoners (Full-Time and Part-Time):

• Competitive pay
• Unrivaled company culture
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount
• 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
• AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
• Opportunities for career growth

Additional Benefits for Full-Time AutoZoners:

• Paid time off
• Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards

Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at Careers.AutoZone.com.

We proudly support Veterans, Active-duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and Military Families. Your experience is highly valued

AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.

Job Info

• Job Identification 130678
• Posting Date 07/27/2026, 07:25 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 123 S Front St, Memphis, TN, 38103, US