MANAGER TRAINEE

AutoZone; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Manager Trainee to prepare for management roles through training and hands-on experience. This short-term role involves leading store operations, managing financials, and driving customer service efforts. Ideal candidates will have retail management experience and flexible availability. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including competitive pay and health insurance.

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

Stock purchase plans

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support overall store management and policy implementation.
• Manage financials and analyze monthly P&L statements.
• Handle employee staffing, training, and development.

Skills

Bilingual skills

Financial analysis skills

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 may occur within approximately 8-12 weeks, based on 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 supervision of the Store Manager, the MIT will lead by example to maintain an engaged, productive team.

• Support overall store management, supervision, and policy implementation
• Manage financials, analyze, and reconcile monthly P&L statements
• Handle employee staffing, training, and development
• Manage inventory
• Lead customer service efforts

MITs will complete operations and management training, learning key aspects of the business and AutoZone culture. Performance and progression are essential to remain in the program and be considered for management roles.

Note: Promotion to Store Manager or 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 full-time flexible hours, including mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime
• Bilingual skills preferred but not required
• Automotive experience and financial analysis skills are preferred but not required

Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone offers comprehensive benefits to support health, wellbeing, and career growth, 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 tuition reimbursement

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

An online application is required. Follow application instructions at careers.autozone.com/candidateresources.

Fair Chance Statement

AutoZone considers criminal records on a case-by-case basis, in compliance with applicable laws, and does not disqualify applicants solely based on criminal history.