MANAGER TRAINEE

Autozone; Monmouth (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive retail sector is seeking a Manager Trainee. This role offers a pathway to management positions within 8-12 weeks, focusing on store performance, customer service, and team leadership. Candidates will undergo comprehensive training and must demonstrate progress to be considered for promotion. The position requires strong management skills and flexibility in working hours.

Benefits

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

Wellness programs and career growth opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bilingual skills

Job description

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The Manager in Training (MIT) position is a short-term transitional role providing work assignments and training to prepare MITs for promotion into Retail/Commercial Store Management positions. Entry into the program may lead to management roles within approximately 8-12 weeks, 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 Store Manager’s supervision, MITs will lead by example to maintain an engaged, productive team. Responsibilities include:

• Overall store management, supervision, and policy implementation
• Financial management, including 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 progress to remain in the program and be considered for management openings. Promotion is not guaranteed and depends on performance and availability.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of retail management or supervisory experience
• Ability to work full-time with flexible shifts, 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 physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:

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

Eligibility and benefits may vary by location. Apply online and follow the instructions at careers.autozone.com/candidateresources.

Note: A criminal record does not automatically disqualify applicants; each case is considered individually.

Compensation Range (USD): $18.50 - $19.58