Retail Sales Associate – Part Time

AutoZone; Hohenwald (TN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone is seeking a Retail Sales Associate to deliver WOW! Customer Service by helping customers find the right parts and solutions for their automotive needs. You'll maintain well-stocked inventory, assist with product selection, and provide expert advice to boost the shopping experience.

You will engage customers, collaborate with teammates, meet sales goals, and follow safety procedures. The role offers growth opportunities in a fast-paced automotive retail environment and requires

Qualifications

• Customer service and interpersonal skills for effective client interactions.
• Clear communication with customers and teammates; professional conduct.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment and meet sales goals.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers, provide automotive advice, and maintain positive interactions.
• Collaborate with managers and teammates to keep a motivated store environment.
• Suggest products and promotions to enhance customer experience and hit sales targets.
• Restock merchandise, organize shelves, and follow POS procedures and loss-prevention policies.
• Follow structured processes and safety policies, using PPE when required.
• Stay up to date on automotive parts, tools, and promotions.
• Use diagnostic tools to read codes and recommend solutions.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Sales awareness

Inventory management

Product knowledge

Diagnostics

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 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 point of sale 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 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to maintain a secure work environment.
• Product Knowledge – Stay up to date on automotive parts, tools, and promotions through AutoZone systems.
• 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 16 years old to apply.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, load and deliver merchandise.
• Flexible Schedule: Flexible schedule availability, including mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

You’ll Go The Extra Mile If You Have

• Automotive Knowledge: Basic knowledge of automotive parts is preferred.
• 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.