MANAGER TRAINEE

AutoZone; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization is seeking a Manager Trainee to prepare for future management roles. This position focuses on comprehensive training in various store operations while delivering exceptional customer service, driving store performance, and supporting management tasks. The role offers extensive benefits and opportunities for career growth within the company.

Benefits

Competitive pay and paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) with company match and stock purchase plan

Wellness programs and career growth opportunities

AutoZone discounts and perks

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail management or supervisory experience.
• Ability to work full-time flexible shifts including mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime.
• Bilingual skills preferred, automotive and financial analysis experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Retail management experience

Staff training and development

P&L analysis

Job description

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The Manager in Training (MIT) position is a short-term transitional role that provides 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, depending on prior experience and performance.

Responsibilities

An MIT is a member of the management team, expected to Live The Pledge, deliver WOW! Customer Service, and drive store performance. Under the supervision of the Store Manager, the MIT will:

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

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

Note: Promotion 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 full-time flexible shifts, including mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime
• Bilingual skills are 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 well-being, including:

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

Eligibility and 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, complying with applicable laws.

We accept applications continuously. Our hiring team reviews submissions regularly and will contact suitable candidates.