MANAGER TRAINEE

Autozone; City of Johnstown (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager in Training to join their dynamic team. This short-term transitional role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in retail management, with the potential for promotion within 8-12 weeks based on performance. As a key member of the management team, you will deliver exceptional customer service, drive store performance, and support the Store Manager in daily operations. With a strong focus on leadership and development, this role is perfect for individuals eager to grow their careers in a supportive and thriving environment. Join a company that values its people and offers a range of benefits to enhance your well-being.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability insurance

401(k) with Company match

Tuition reimbursement

Exclusive Discounts and Perks

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail management or supervisory experience required.
• Strong leadership and customer service skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in overall store operations.
• Manage financials, staffing, and customer service.

Skills

Retail Management

Customer Service

Financial Analysis

Leadership

Bilingual

Automotive Knowledge

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.

Note: Selection for the MIT position does not guarantee promotion into a Store Manager/Commercial Sales Manager position. Whether and when an MIT is actually promoted to management is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to performance and availability of 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

Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone cares about people. That’s why AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefit guidance designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Some of these benefits include:

• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Unrivaled company culture
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
• Exclusive Discounts and Perks, including AutoZone In-store discount
• 401(k) with Company match and Stock Purchase Plan
• AutoZoners Living Well Program for mental and physical health
• Opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement

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.

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