MANAGER TRAINEE

Autozone; Maryland; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Manager in Training to join their team. This role is designed to provide both work assignments and training opportunities, preparing you for a management position within a short period. As a key member of the management team, you will be responsible for driving store performance, delivering exceptional customer service, and leading a motivated team. With a focus on financial management and operational excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills in a fast-paced retail environment. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in overall store operations and management.
• Lead and develop a productive store team to enhance customer service.

Skills

Retail Management

Financial Analysis

Customer Service

Leadership

Bilingual Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 15.0 - MID 18.51 - MAX 22.02