MANAGER TRAINEE

AutoZone; Hillsdale (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone is seeking a Manager Trainee to prepare for a management position within 8-12 weeks. The role involves leading a store team, managing financials, and ensuring excellent customer service. Candidates should have retail management experience and a flexible schedule.

Benefits

Competitive pay and paid time off

Health insurance options

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail management or supervisory experience.
• Bilingual skills preferred but not required.
• Automotive experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a store team through strong leadership and initiative.
• Analyze and reconcile monthly P&L statements.
• Manage employee staffing, training, and development.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Financial Analysis

Inventory Management

Job description

Join to apply for the MANAGER TRAINEE role at AutoZone.

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

Responsibilities

An MIT is a management team member expected to Live The Pledge, deliver WOW! Customer Service, and drive store performance. Under the Store Manager's supervision, the MIT will lead a store team through strong leadership and initiative, supporting overall store operations including:

• Retail/Commercial management, supervision, and policy implementation
• Financial management — analyzing and reconciling monthly P&L statements
• Employee staffing, training, and development
• Inventory management
• Customer service leadership

MITs will complete operations and management training, learning about key business aspects and AutoZone culture. Performance and progression are essential to remain in the program and be considered for promotion. Note: Promotion to Store Manager/Commercial Sales Manager is not guaranteed and depends on various factors.

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 preferred but not required
• Automotive experience and financial analysis experience are preferred but not required

Benefits at AutoZone

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

• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Company culture, health insurance options, HSA, FSA, discounts, 401(k), and more

Eligibility and benefits may vary by location. Apply online at careers.autozone.com. For application guidance, visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources.