MANAGER TRAINEE

AutoZone; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Manager Trainee in Memphis. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop management skills through hands-on training, preparing candidates for future leadership positions. The Manager Trainee will be responsible for supporting store management, driving performance, and ensuring excellent customer service. With a focus on leadership and initiative, candidates will gain valuable experience in retail management within a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Competitive pay and paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a store team through strong leadership and initiative.
• Support the Store Manager in overall store management and financial management.
• Complete operations and management training.

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 that provides work assignments and training to prepare MITs for promotion into Retail/Commercial Store Management positions. Entry into the program may lead to management promotion within approximately 8-12 weeks, depending on prior experience and performance.

Responsibilities

An MIT is a member 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, initiative, and example.

The MIT supports the Store Manager in:

• Overall store 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 must complete operations and management training, learn about AutoZone culture, and demonstrate consistent progress to remain in the program and be considered for management roles.

Note: Promotion to Store Manager/Commercial Sales Manager is not guaranteed and depends on performance and openings.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of retail management or supervisory experience
• Ability to work a full-time flexible schedule, including mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime
• Bilingual preferred, not required
• Automotive experience preferred, not required
• Experience analyzing financials, including Profit and Loss statements, preferred, not required

Benefits at AutoZone

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

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

Benefits may vary by location. Learn more at careers.autozone.com.

An online application is required. Visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources for application instructions.

Fair Chance Statement: Criminal records are considered on a case-by-case basis, respecting applicable laws and ordinances.

Applications are accepted continuously; hiring managers review submissions regularly.