Retail Sales Associate – Part Time

AutoZone; Perry (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone in Perry, FL is hiring a Retail Sales Associate to help customers find parts, provide expert advice, and keep the store running smoothly. You will engage with customers, stock shelves, and support sales goals in a fast-paced automotive retail environment.

The role values strong communication in English and Spanish, teamwork, reliability, and safety compliance. Flexible scheduling including mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime is required; ASE certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Customer service and communication with customers to provide accurate information and build positive interactions.
• Ability to work with store teams to meet sales goals and maintain a productive environment.
• Familiarity with inventory tracking, shelving, and basic POS procedures to ensure smooth operations.
• Awareness of safety policies and PPE usage to maintain a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of automotive parts and promotions to assist customers effectively.
• Capacity to read diagnostic codes and suggest solutions when assisting customers.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to assist with product selection and provide trustworthy automotive advice.
• Collaborate with managers and teammates to maintain a motivated, productive store environment.
• Recommend products and promotions to improve customer experience and store performance.
• Restock merchandise, organize displays, and follow POS procedures with loss prevention in mind.
• Follow safety policies and wear PPE as required to keep the workplace secure.
• Stay informed on automotive parts and promotions via AutoZone systems.
• Assist with basic diagnostics reading to guide customers toward appropriate solutions.

Skills

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Teamwork

Sales & metrics

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Product knowledge

Diagnostics support

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.