MANAGER TRAINEE

Autozone; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager in Training (MIT) to embark on a fast-tracked career path in retail management. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and training, preparing you for a management position within 8-12 weeks based on your performance. As a key member of the management team, you will lead by example, deliver exceptional customer service, and ensure effective store operations. If you have a passion for leadership and a desire to grow within a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career in retail management.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail management or supervisory experience required.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in overall store operations.
• Manage financials, staffing, training, and inventory.

Skills

Retail Management

Customer Service

Financial Analysis

Leadership

Bilingual Communication

Job description

The Manager in Training (MIT) position is expected to be a short-term transitional role that provides both work assignments and training opportunities to prepare MITs to be promoted into Retail/Commercial Store Management positions. From the date of entry into the AutoZone MIT program, it may be possible to progress to a management position within approximately 8-12 weeks, depending on the prior experience and performance of the MIT.

Responsibilities

An MIT is a member of the management team. As a member of management, an MIT will be expected to Live The Pledge, deliver WOW! Customer Service, and drive store execution and performance. Under the supervision of the Store Manager, the MIT will maintain an engaged, productive store team through strong leadership, demonstrating initiative and leading by example.

The MIT is responsible for supporting the Store Manager in the overall operation of the store to include:

• Overall store retail/commercial management, supervision, and policy implementation
• Financial management – manage, analyze and reconcile monthly P&L statements
• Employee staffing, training, and development
• Inventory management
• Customer service leadership

MITs are also responsible for completing operations and management skills training, and learning about key aspects of the business and AutoZone culture. MITs must maintain satisfactory performance and must demonstrate consistent progression through the training program in order to remain in the pipeline role and be considered for management openings.

Requirements

• 1 -2 years of previous experience as a retail manager or supervisor
• Ability to work a full-time flexible schedule, including morning, night and weekend shifts, and to work overtime as needed
• Bilingual preferred, but not required
• Previous automotive experience preferred, but not required
• Previous experience analyzing company financials including Profit and Loss Statement preferred, but not required

Compensation Range (USD): MIN 20.4 - MID 21.14 - MAX 21.88