MANAGER TRAINEE

AutoZone; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail industry seeks a Manager Trainee for a transitional role that prepares candidates for management positions. This role focuses on team leadership, customer service, financial management, and operational efficiency. Successful candidates will demonstrate a consistent performance in training and may transition to higher management roles within months.

Benefits

Competitive pay and paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail management or supervisory experience.
• Ability to work full-time with flexible hours.
• Bilingual skills preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and support overall store operations.
• Manage and reconcile monthly P&L statements.
• Provide employee staffing, training, and development.

Skills

Retail management

Financial analysis

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 opportunities to prepare MITs for promotion into Retail/Commercial Store Management positions. Entry into the program may lead to a management position within approximately 8-12 weeks, depending on prior 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 team, demonstrate initiative, and support overall store operations, including:

• Store management, supervision, and policy implementation
• Financial management, including managing 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 demonstrate consistent progress to remain in the program and be considered for management openings. Promotion to Store Manager or Commercial Sales Manager is not guaranteed and depends on performance and management vacancies.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of retail management or supervisory experience
• Ability to work full-time with flexible hours, 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 comprehensive benefits to support employee wellbeing, including:

• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee discounts, 401(k) with company match, and stock purchase plans
• Wellness programs and opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement

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

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We accept applications continuously; qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.