Part Sales Manager – Full Time

AutoZone; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone is seeking a Parts Sales Manager in Palmdale, CA to drive sales, lead a high-performing team, and deliver WOW! customer service. You will work under the Store Manager to execute store operations with excellence and support the regional automotive retail mission.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, inventory control, safety, and collaboration with the commercial department to ensure timely deliveries and customer satisfaction. Strong communication in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Leadership: supervise, train and develop high-performing employees.
• Communication: clear, effective interactions with customers and staff.
• Metrics minded: monitor goals, inventory accuracy and performance.
• Process orientation: follow store procedures, manage inventory, cash handling and shrink.
• Teamwork: collaborate with staff and department leaders.
• Parts sales & inventory: lead to exceed targets and manage returns/merchandising.
• Safety & compliance: enforce PPE, promote risk management and safety standards.
• Commercial account support: assist in managing commercial/hub deliveries.
• Problem solving: resolve customer concerns and store issues swiftly with policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in supervising, training, and developing team members.
• Drive sales performance and ensure WOW! customer service.
• Monitor inventory, cash handling, shrink, and operational efficiency.
• Lead efforts to exceed sales targets and optimize inventory.
• Support commercial and hub departments to meet customer needs.
• Enforce safety standards and risk management practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Metrics minded

Process orientation

Teamwork

Sales & inventory

Safety & compliance

Commercial account support

Problem solving

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.