MANAGER TRAINEE

Autozone; Truth or Consequences (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Manager Trainee to prepare for future management roles. This transitional position involves training and responsibilities in store management, customer service, and financial oversight. Ideal candidates will have retail management experience and strong leadership skills. The role requires flexibility in scheduling and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

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 the Store Manager in overall store management and policy implementation.
• Analyze and reconcile monthly P&L statements.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Financial Management

Job description

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The Manager in Training (MIT) position is a short-term transitional role that offers work assignments and training to prepare MITs for promotion into Retail/Commercial Store Management positions. Progression to a management role may occur within approximately 8-12 weeks, depending on prior experience and performance.

Responsibilities

As a management team member, an MIT is 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 training in operations and management skills, learning about key business aspects and AutoZone culture. Maintaining satisfactory performance and demonstrating progression are essential for continued consideration for management openings.

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

Requirements

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