MANAGER TRAINEE

Autozone; Illinois; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Manager in Training (MIT) to join their dynamic team. This short-term transitional role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and training in retail management. As an MIT, you will play a crucial role in supporting store operations, leading a productive team, and delivering exceptional customer service. With potential for rapid advancement to management positions, this role is perfect for those ready to take the next step in their career. If you're eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity could be your perfect fit.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in overall store operations and performance.
• Manage staffing, training, and development of store team.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Financial Management

Inventory Management

Retail Management

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

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 19.5 - MID 20.06 - MAX 20.62