Part Sales Manager – Full Time

AutoZone; Litchfield (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone in Illinois is seeking a Parts Sales Manager to drive sales performance, lead a high‑performing team, and ensure WOW! Customer Service while upholding store operations with excellence.

This role supports the Store Manager and focuses on leadership, training, and ensuring timely deliveries. Join a vibrant team in automotive retail, collaborate with commercial department leaders, manage inventory and returns, and help exceed sales targets.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team development capabilities demonstrated in retail settings.
• Strong communication skills in English; Spanish bilingual abilities are a plus.
• Ability to monitor sales goals, inventory accuracy, and performance standards.
• Ability to follow store procedures, manage cash handling and shrink control.
• Collaborative work with store staff and department leaders to meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example under Store Manager guidance to drive sales and customer service excellence.
• Supervise, train, and develop high‑performing employees.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor metrics and drive inventory, sales targets and merchandising.
• Resolve customer concerns and support timely deliveries for commercial accounts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Metrics mindedness

Process orientation

Teamwork

Parts Sales & Inventory Management

Safety & Compliance

Commercial Account Support

Problem Solving

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

ASE Certification

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