MANAGER TRAINEE

AutoZone; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager Trainee to join their dynamic team. This role serves as a gateway to management positions within a short period, providing essential training and hands-on experience in retail operations. You will be responsible for leading a team, managing financials, and ensuring top-notch customer service. With a focus on career growth and a supportive company culture, this opportunity is perfect for those ready to step into a leadership role and make a significant impact in the retail sector.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness rewards programs

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail management or supervisory experience required.
• Ability to work a flexible full-time schedule, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage store retail and commercial operations, including policy implementation.
• Analyze and reconcile monthly P&L statements for financial management.
• Lead customer service efforts and maintain team engagement.

Skills

Retail management experience

Financial analysis

Customer service

Staff training and development

Inventory management

Bilingual skills

Automotive experience

Job description

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The Manager in Training (MIT) position is a short-term transitional role designed to provide 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 part of the management team and is 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. Responsibilities include:

• Managing store retail and commercial operations, including policy implementation
• Financial management, including analyzing and reconciling monthly P&L statements
• Staffing, training, and developing employees
• Inventory management
• Leading customer service efforts

MITs will complete operational and management training, learning about key business aspects and AutoZone culture. Progression through the program is required to remain in the pipeline for management openings.

Note: Promotion to a Store Manager or Commercial Sales Manager is not guaranteed and depends on performance and 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
• Previous automotive experience is preferred but not required
• Experience analyzing financial statements, including P&L, is preferred but not required

Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone offers comprehensive benefits to support your wellbeing, including:

• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Company culture and community
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
• Employee discounts, 401(k) with company match, and stock purchase plans
• Programs for mental and physical health, career growth, and tuition reimbursement

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

An online application is required. Visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources for application instructions.

AutoZone is committed to fair hiring practices. Criminal records are considered on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances.