MANAGER TRAINEE

AutoZone; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector seeks a Manager Trainee to join their management team. This role offers training and assignments aimed at preparing candidates for future management positions. Candidates will lead store operations, manage finances, and enhance customer service. The position is a stepping stone to potential promotion within 8-12 weeks, dependent on performance and openings.

Benefits

Competitive pay and paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance

401(k) with match

Stock Purchase Plan

Living Well Program

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Overall store management, supervision, and policy implementation.
• Financial management, including analyzing and reconciling P&L statements.
• Employee staffing, training, and development.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Financial Analysis

Bilingual

Job description

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The Manager in Training (MIT) position is a short-term transitional role offering work assignments and training to prepare MITs for promotion into Retail/Commercial Store Management positions. Progression to management within approximately 8-12 weeks is possible, depending on prior 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 supervision of the Store Manager, the MIT will lead a store team through strong leadership and initiative. Responsibilities include:

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

MITs are responsible for completing operations and management training, learning about the business and AutoZone culture. Performance and progression are key to remaining in the program and being considered for management openings.

Note: Promotion to Store Manager/Commercial Sales Manager is not guaranteed and depends on performance and management 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 skills are preferred but not required

Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone offers benefits focused on physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:

• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Company culture
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
• Discounts, 401(k) with match, Stock Purchase Plan
• Living Well Program and career growth opportunities

Benefits may vary by location. Apply online at careers.autozone.com and follow the application process outlined there.