MANAGER TRAINEE

Autozone; Thomasville (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive retail sector is seeking a Manager Trainee to join their team. This role provides essential training and work assignments to prepare candidates for management positions within a short timeframe. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, a commitment to customer service, and the ability to manage store operations effectively. The position offers competitive pay and a variety of benefits, including health insurance and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay and paid time off

Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a store team through strong leadership and example-setting.
• Support Store Manager in overall store management and financial management.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Bilingual

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. Entry into the program may lead to a management position within approximately 8-12 weeks, depending on prior 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 Store Manager's supervision, the MIT will lead a store team through strong leadership, initiative, and example-setting.

The MIT supports the Store Manager in:

• 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 are responsible for completing operations and management training, learning about key business aspects and AutoZone culture. Performance and progression through training are necessary to remain in the pipeline and be considered for management openings.

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

Requirements

• 1-2 years of retail management or supervisory experience
• Ability to work a flexible full-time schedule, including mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed
• Bilingual skills are preferred but not required
• Automotive experience and financial analysis experience are preferred but not required

Benefits at AutoZone

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

• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Company culture and health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
• AutoZone discounts and perks
• 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
• AutoZoners Living Well Program
• Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement

Eligibility and specific 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

AutoZone considers criminal records on a case-by-case basis, in compliance with applicable laws, and evaluates relevance to the position.