District Manager

AutoZone; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Unrivaled company culture

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Job summary

AutoZone is seeking a District Manager in Ohio to lead multiple store teams, grow sales, and strengthen community ties. You will coach store leaders, manage district P&L, and ensure safety and policy compliance while delivering exceptional customer experiences.

You will visit stores and commercial accounts regularly, plan annual growth, and drive profitability through service excellence and team development. ASE certification is a plus and flexibility for varying hours is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and integrity.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Commitment to delivering WOW customer service.
• ASE certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead district culture focused on customer satisfaction, team development, and operational excellence.
• Recruit, hire, and mentor top-store leaders; coach them to shine.
• Own store performance: monitor sales, manage P&L, optimize inventory and control expenses.
• Visit stores and commercial accounts to support teams and strengthen relationships.
• Champion safety and compliance; ensure a safe, inclusive environment.
• Elevate customer experience by resolving concerns with care and urgency.
• Develop annual business plans with clear goals for growth, service, and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Integrity

Flexibility

WOW service

Job description

Are you a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced, people-first environment? As a District Manager at AutoZone, you’ll be the driving force behind multiple store teams-empowering them to deliver exceptional customer experiences, grow sales, and build strong community connections.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and Lead: Build a district culture rooted in customer satisfaction, team development, and operational excellence.
• Grow Talent: Attract, hire, and mentor top-tier store leaders. You’ll be the coach who helps them shine.
• Drive Results: Own the performance of your stores—monitor sales, manage P&L, optimize inventory, and control expenses.
• Visit and Connect: Regularly visit stores and commercial accounts to support your teams and strengthen relationships.
• Champion Safety and Compliance: Ensure every store is a safe, inclusive, and policy-compliant environment.
• Elevate the Customer Experience: Turn challenges into compliments by resolving customer concerns with care and urgency.
• Plan for Success: Develop annual business plans with clear goals for each store—focused on growth, service, and profitability.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• A passion for leadership and a track record of integrity
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• A commitment to delivering WOW! customer service

You’ll Go The Extra Mile If You Have:

• ASE certification is a plus

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.

  An applicant’s criminal record is not a disqualification from employment and will be considered individually based on factors such as the relationship between the position sought and the criminal offense, the nature of the offense, any documentation or information demonstrating the rehabilitation of the applicant, the time elapsed since the offense, and any other relevant information. This includes compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the New York City Fair Chance Act, the Philadelphia Fair Chance Hiring Act, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Fair Chance for Employment Act.

  As permitted by state or local law, AutoZone may consider certain offenses to be relevant to positions responsible for conducting or overseeing financial transactions on behalf of AutoZone, driving company vehicles and/or supervision of minors.

  Philadelphia Fair Chance poster: https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf

  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 158979
  • Posting Date 09/28/2026, 08:40 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Locations 463 WATERBURY CT STE B, Gahanna, OH, 43230, US