Part Sales Manager – Full Time

AutoZone; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

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

As a Parts Sales Manager, you’ll lead by example to achieve sales goals, supervise and develop staff, and coordinate with commercial departments to ensure timely deliveries and top-notch customer experiences in a fast-paced automotive retail environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership: Demonstrates integrity, decision-making skills, and strong leadership abilities.
• Flexible schedule: Full-time with mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for customers and staff in a retail setting.
• Bilingual communication: Proficiency in English and Spanish advantageous.
• Automotive retail experience: Prior work in automotive retail is preferred.
• Safety and compliance: Adheres to PPE and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a high-performing team under the Store Manager’s guidance.
• Drive sales performance and manage inventory to meet targets.
• Maintain effective communication with customers and employees.
• Ensure store procedures are followed and operations run smoothly.
• Support commercial accounts to meet delivery and service needs.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly while upholding company policies.
• Monitor metrics and ensure accuracy of cash handling and shrink control.
• Coordinate with hub/department leaders for seamless operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Sales oriented

Inventory management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety compliance

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.

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Leadership: Demonstrates integrity, decision-making skills, and strong leadership abilities.
• Flexible Schedule: Full-time flexible schedule availability, including mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

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