MANAGER TRAINEE

AutoZone; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Manager Trainee to prepare for future management roles. This short-term transitional position involves training and responsibilities that support store operations and customer service excellence. Candidates should have retail management experience and the ability to work flexible hours. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including competitive pay, health insurance, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay and paid time off

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) with match

Career growth and tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail management or supervisory experience.
• Ability to work a flexible full-time schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain an engaged, productive team.
• Support Store Manager in overall store management.
• Manage, analyze, and reconcile monthly P&L statements.

Skills

Bilingual skills

Customer service leadership

Job description

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The Manager in Training (MIT) position is a short-term transitional role that provides work assignments and training to prepare MITs for promotion into Retail/Commercial Store Management positions. Entry into the program may lead to a management role within approximately 8-12 weeks, depending on experience and performance.

Responsibilities

An MIT is part of the management team, expected to Live The Pledge, deliver WOW! Customer Service, and drive store performance. Under the Store Manager's supervision, the MIT will lead and maintain an engaged, productive team, demonstrating initiative and leading by example.

The MIT supports the Store Manager in:

• Overall store management, supervision, and policy implementation
• Financial management, including managing, analyzing, and reconciling monthly P&L statements
• Employee staffing, training, and development
• Inventory management
• Customer service leadership

MITs must complete operations and management training, learn about key business aspects and AutoZone culture, and demonstrate consistent progress to remain in the program and be considered for management roles.

Note: Promotion to Store Manager/Commercial Sales Manager is not guaranteed; it depends on performance and available openings.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of retail management or supervisory experience
• Ability to work a flexible full-time schedule, including mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime
• Bilingual skills are preferred but not required
• Automotive experience and financial analysis experience are preferred but not required

Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone offers comprehensive benefits to support employees' physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:

• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Company culture
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
• Discounts, 401(k) with match, Stock Purchase Plan
• Health and wellness programs
• Career growth and tuition reimbursement

Benefits may vary by location. Learn more at careers.autozone.com.

An online application is required. Visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources for instructions.

AutoZone is an equal opportunity employer. Criminal records are considered on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable laws.