Store Leader: Drive Sales & WOW Service

AutoZone, Inc.; East Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Discounts

401(k) match

Stock Purchase Plan

Mental health support

Career growth

Job summary

AutoZone, Inc. in East Olympia, WA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations and energize a fast-paced retail team. You’ll lead, train, and develop staff while driving sales and maintaining inventory accuracy to deliver WOW! customer service.

With strong leadership and communication, you’ll develop talent, optimize processes, and ensure safety and compliance. This role emphasizes teamwork, merchandising, and profitability in a dynamic store environment.

Qualifications

• Basic automotive parts knowledge.
• Proven leadership experience with strong communication, decision-making, and sales-driving skills.
• Integrity, professionalism, and commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments while driving operational excellence and team engagement.
• Capable of fostering a positive work culture focused on development and results.
• Proficient in managing, analyzing, and reconciling Profit & Loss statements.
• Ability to lift, load, and deliver merchandise with attention to safety and accuracy.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs arise.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Development – Assist the Store Manager in recruiting, supervising, scheduling, training, and developing store personnel to maintain a high-performance team.
• Communication Excellence – Ensure clear and effective communication with employees and customers, fostering a positive, engaging environment.
• Metrics Mindedness & Sales Growth – Help meet sales targets, maintain accurate inventory levels, and optimize cash flow to drive store performance.
• Structure & Process Orientation – Take responsibility for store operations, ensuring efficient workflows and compliance with company standards in the absence of the Store Manager or Commercial Sales Manager.
• Customer Service Leadership – Ensure customers receive WOW! service, resolve concerns proactively, and transform complaints into positive experiences.
• Operational Efficiency – Leads company initiatives by ensuring maximum productivity, training, and retention of high-performing employees, while maintaining operational efficiency through effective store merchandising.
• Risk & Safety Compliance – Enforce PPE use, promote workplace safety, and assist in risk management activities.
• Financial Oversight – Support budgeting efforts, analyze Profit & Loss statements, and monitor expense controls to maximize profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Sales skills

P&L analysis

People management

Bilingual Spanish/English

Job description

AutoZone, Inc. in East Olympia, WA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations and energize a fast-paced retail team. You’ll lead, train, and develop staff while driving sales and maintaining inventory accuracy to deliver WOW! customer service.

With strong leadership and communication, you’ll develop talent, optimize processes, and ensure safety and compliance. This role emphasizes teamwork, merchandising, and profitability in a dynamic store environment.