Part Sales Manager – Full Time

AutoZone; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone is seeking a Parts Sales Manager to lead a high-performing team and drive sales while delivering WOW! customer service in a fast-paced automotive retail environment.

Under the Store Manager, you will supervise, train, and develop staff, oversee inventory and merchandising, and ensure safety and policy compliance. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with commercial departments, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership abilities and integrity in a retail setting.
• Strong communication with customers and team members.
• Experience driving sales, inventory control, and loss prevention.
• Ability to follow store procedures and promote safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in leading and developing a high-performing team.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with customers and staff.
• Monitor sales performance, inventory accuracy, and operational standards.
• Follow structured store procedures and oversee cash handling and shrink control.
• Collaborate with store staff and department leaders to ensure seamless operations and service excellence.
• Lead sales and inventory efforts to meet targets and ensure timely returns and merchandising.
• Enforce PPE use and promote safety practices in the store.
• Support commercial accounts and hub departments to ensure timely deliveries.
• Resolve customer concerns and store issues while upholding company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Operations

Sales

Inventory management

Problem solving

Safety & compliance

Customer service

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

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