Retail Store Management Trainee — Lead, Learn, Grow

AutoZone; Aubrey (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone’s Store Management team drives store performance, fosters a productive team, and ensures exceptional customer service. The Manager in Training (MIT) position is a transitional role designed to prepare you for promotion into a Retail Store Management position, with hands-on assignments and structured learning over 8–12 weeks.

You will gain leadership, complete management skills training, mentor a team, handle store operations, and work toward a management opening based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year as a retail manager or supervisor.
• Full-time flexible schedule, including mornings, nights, weekends, overtime.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Leadership Development – Live The Pledge, deliver WOW! Customer Service, and cultivate a high‑performing, engaged store team.
• Communication Excellence – Maintain clear and effective communication with employees and customers to drive store execution and performance.
• Metrics Mindedness – Learn to manage, analyze, and reconcile monthly P&L statements to optimize store profitability.
• Structure & Process Orientation – Support store operations, ensure compliance with policies, and uphold structured training processes.
• Teamwork & Training – Assist with staffing, mentoring, and training employees to develop a strong, successful team.
• Customer Service Leadership – Take charge of customer service activities, ensuring outstanding experiences and resolving concerns proactively.
• Inventory & Sales Management – Oversee inventory accuracy, store merchandising, and sales strategies to maximize success.
• Operations Training – Complete management skills training, learning key aspects of store operations and AutoZone culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

AutoZone’s Store Management team drives store performance, fosters a productive team, and ensures exceptional customer service. The Manager in Training (MIT) position is a transitional role designed to prepare you for promotion into a Retail Store Management position, with hands-on assignments and structured learning over 8–12 weeks.

You will gain leadership, complete management skills training, mentor a team, handle store operations, and work toward a management opening based on performance.