Part Sales Manager – Full Time

AutoZone; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone’s Store Management team drives store performance, fosters a productive team, and ensures exceptional WOW! Customer Service.

As a Parts Sales Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving sales, leading a high-performing team, and delivering another WOW experience while upholding store standards. Under the Store Manager’s guidance, you’ll manage daily operations, oversee inventory and cash handling, and collaborate with the commercial department to meet deliveries and customer needs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing a high-performing retail team.
• Ability to train staff and foster motivation.
• Strong communication with customers and employees.
• Experience monitoring sales goals and inventory accuracy.
• Ability to follow store procedures and manage cash handling.
• Experience reducing shrink and improving operational efficiency.
• Collaborative work with store staff and department leaders.
• Lead sales targets, optimize inventory, and manage returns.
• Uphold PPE use and safety standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in supervising and developing employees.
• Drive sales performance and achieve targets.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and staff.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and product availability.
• Oversee cash handling and shrink control.
• Ensure standardized store procedures are followed.
• Coordinate with commercial department for timely deliveries.
• Lead merchandising and returns processing.
• Resolve store operational issues promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Results-driven

Operational Excellence

Team Collaboration

Inventory Management

Sales & Merchandising

Safety Compliance

Problem Solving

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

AutoZone’s Store Management team drives store performance, fosters a productive team, and ensures exceptional customer service. Managers and MITs play a key leadership role, expected to Live The Pledge and deliver WOW! Customer Service while executing store operations with excellence. Under the Store Manager’s guidance, MITs lead by example, demonstrating initiative and strong leadership. Through operational oversight and team development, store management supports AutoZone’s mission of providing trusted automotive solutions.

As a Parts Sales Manager, where you'll play a key role in driving sales performance, fostering a high-performing team, and ensuring an exceptional WOW! Customer Service experience. Join a vibrant team dedicated to reaching goals, honing leadership abilities, and fostering career growth in the automotive retail field. AutoZone provides an ideal platform to advance your career in an essential industry that supports the driving community.

What We’re Looking For

• Leadership – Assist the Store Manager in supervising, training, and developing high-performing employees, fostering a motivated and engaged team.
• Communication – Maintain clear, effective interactions with both customers and employees, ensuring smooth store operations and positive experiences.
• Metrics Mindedness – Monitor sales goals, inventory accuracy, and performance standards to drive business success.
• Process Orientation – Follow structured store procedures, manage inventory, oversee cash handling, control shrink and ensure operational efficiency.
• Teamwork – Work collaboratively with store staff and commercial department leaders to maintain seamless operations and customer service excellence.
• Parts Sales & Inventory Management – Lead efforts to exceed sales targets, optimize inventory levels, and ensure timely returns processing and merchandising.
• Safety & Compliance – Enforce PPE use, promote risk management practices, and uphold company safety standards.
• Commercial Account Support – Assist in managing commercial and hub departments to support timely deliveries and customer needs.
• Problem Solving – Resolve customer concerns and store operational issues swiftly, always upholding company policies.

You’ll Go The Extra Mile If You Have

• Exceptional Communication: Strong people skills and effective communication in both Spanish and English.
• Automotive Retail: Previous experience in automotive retail.
• Certifications: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification.