MANAGER TRAINEE

Autozone; San Clemente (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Manager in Training at a leading automotive retailer! This transitional role offers a unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills and gain hands-on experience in retail management. With a focus on delivering exceptional customer service and driving store performance, you'll be guided through a comprehensive training program. In just 8-12 weeks, you could be on your way to a management position, making a significant impact on store operations and team development. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail management experience required.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in overall store operations.
• Manage and analyze monthly P&L statements.
• Lead and develop the store team.

Skills

Customer Service

Financial Management

Leadership

Inventory Management

Retail Management

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

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 16.0 - MID 19.06 - MAX 22.12