Retail Sales Associate – Full Time

AutoZone; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone in Newton, NC seeks a Senior Retail Sales Associate to deliver WOW! customer service by guiding customers through parts and solutions for their automotive needs. You will help customers with product selection, perform installations, and support store operations to drive sales and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication in English and Spanish, and a flexible full-time schedule including evenings and weekends. Prior automotive retail experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Basic automotive knowledge required.
• Minimum age 18+ per policy.
• Strong communication in English and Spanish.
• Full-time, flexible schedule including mornings, nights, weekends, overtime.
• Ability to lift, load and deliver merchandise.
• Prior automotive retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with product selection and provide automotive advice.
• Engage with customers and maintain positive interactions.
• Collaborate with managers and teammates to motivate store performance.
• Restock merchandise and maintain store organization and cash handling procedures.
• Follow safety policies and use PPE to keep a secure work environment.
• Provide product knowledge and assist with installation services (e.g., wipers, batteries).
• Use diagnostic tools to read codes and suggest solutions to customers.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

Customer assistance

Bilingual Spanish/English

Sales and upselling

Teamwork & leadership

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE Certification

Job description

AutoZone’s store teams are the frontline of WOW! customer service, ensuring that customers find the right parts and solutions for their automotive needs. Store employees maintain well-stocked inventory, assist customers with product selection, and provide expert advice to enhance the shopping experience. They play a vital role in driving sales, maintaining store operations, and fostering a positive, knowledgeable retail environment.

Join our team as a Senior Retail Sales Associate, where you'll play a key role in delivering WOW! Customer Service by exceeding expectations and making a real difference for our customers. Whether you're passionate about automotive parts, teamwork or sales, this role offers great opportunities for growth. AutoZone offers the perfect chance to build your career in an essential industry serving the motoring public.

• Customer Assistance & Communication – Engage with customers, provide trustworthy automotive advice, and ensure positive interactions through clear, professional communication.
• Leadership & Teamwork – Collaborate with managers and teammates to create a motivated, productive store environment. Support team members and demonstrate leadership in daily responsibilities.
• Sales & Metrics Mindedness – Recommend products, services, and promotions to enhance customer experience, while contributing to sales goals and store performance metrics.
• Inventory Management & Store Operations – Restock merchandise, maintain organization, and follow proper cash handling procedures, loss prevention policies ensuring proper financial management. Keep store operations running smoothly.
• Process Orientation & Safety Compliance – Utilize structured processes to complete assigned tasks efficiently. Follow company safety policies and use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to maintain a secure work environment.
• Product Knowledge & Installation Services – Stay up-to-date on automotive parts, tools, and promotions through AutoZone systems. Assist customers with wiper blade, battery, and light bulb installations.
• Diagnostics Support – Use diagnostic tools to read codes from customer vehicles and recommend solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years old to apply.
• Automotive Knowledge: Basic knowledge of automotive parts is required.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, load and deliver merchandise.
• Flexible Schedule: Full-time flexible schedule availability, including mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

You’ll Go The Extra Mile If You Have

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 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