Marketing Manager, Merchandise Marketing

AutoZone; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone, the leading retailer of automotive parts in the U.S., is seeking a Marketing Manager – Merchandising Marketing to lead category marketing strategy with a strong emphasis on retail media and vendor-funded programs. This role connects Merchandising, Marketing, Ecommerce, and vendor partners to translate category priorities into integrated strategies that drive customer engagement and sales.

The ideal candidate will apply data-driven insights to optimize media investments, shape category

Qualifications

• Strategic, analytics-led marketing leadership relevant to retail media.
• Ability to translate category priorities into integrated plans.
• Experience guiding cross-functional teams across marketing, ecommerce, and merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Lead category marketing strategy with strong emphasis on retail media and vendor-funded programs.
• Activate retail media opportunities and monetize through the AutoZone Media Network.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution across owned, paid, and in-store channels.

Job description

AutoZone, the leading retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the U.S., is seeking a strategic, analytically driven Marketing Manager – Merchandising Marketing to lead category marketing strategy with a strong emphasis on retail media, vendor-funded marketing, and monetization through the AutoZone Media Network.

This role serves as a key connector between Merchandising, Marketing, Ecommerce, and vendor partners, translating category priorities into integrated marketing and retail media strategies that drive measurable customer engagement, sales performance, and media revenue. The Marketing Manager will be responsible for shaping category-level marketing plans, activating retail media opportunities, and leading cross-functional execution across owned, paid, and in-store channels.

This role emphasizes strategic planning, performance-based marketing, media investment optimization, and category growth through data-driven insights. The position plays a critical role in expanding the impact and scale of the AutoZone Media Network by partnering with Merchandising and vendor teams to identify, sell, and execute effective retail media programs aligned to business objectives.

This is a high-visibility role that regularly interfaces with Director-, VP-, and SVP-level leaders across Marketing, Merchandising, and Ecommerce, and is ideal for a Marketing Manager experienced in retail media, category leadership, and cross-functional influence in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.