Store Manager

AutoZone; Highland Park (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone is seeking a Store Manager in Highland Park, CA to lead daily store operations and inspire a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences in a high-energy retail environment.

You will blend hands-on leadership with strategic sales growth and operational excellence, cultivating a culture of success, safety, and WOW! service for employees and customers. Applicants should demonstrate strong communication, integrity, and a track record of driving results.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience with strong communication, decision-making, and sales-driving skills.
• Basic automotive parts knowledge.
• Thrive in fast-paced environments while driving operational excellence.
• Capable of fostering a positive work culture focused on development and results.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily store operations and supervise all store-level employees.
• Drive WOW! customer service and sales performance.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and merchandising standards.
• Oversee opening/closing procedures and safety compliance.
• Analyze store performance and manage P&L responsibly.
• Delegate tasks and provide performance feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Sales-driven

Team development

Decision-making

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.

As a Store Manager at AutoZone, you'll lead daily operations and inspire your team to deliver outstanding customer experiences in a high-energy retail environment. This role blends hands‑on leadership, strategic sales growth, and operational excellence-empowering you to cultivate a culture of success, safety, and WOW! service for both employees and customers.

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, supervise, schedule, train, and develop store personnel.
• Assume responsibility for store operations and the commercial department in the absence of the Commercial Sales Manager.
• Motivate employees to excel in their roles and enhance productivity.

Communication & Customer Engagement

• Ensure clear and effective communication within the team.
• Follow up on tasks and provide timely updates.
• Address customer concerns professionally, turning complaints into compliments.

Operational Excellence & Safety Compliance

• Conduct and review all opening and closing procedures.
• Manage emergency situations and follow proper accident protocols.
• Monitor and manage activities related to risk & safety management, ensuring a secure workplace with protective personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance.

Sales & Performance Metrics

• Drive WOW! Customer Service, creating an outstanding shopping experience.
• Maintain sales productivity, store appearance, and merchandising excellence.
• Monitor cash flow, inventory, and security control to optimize profitability.
• Analyze and reconcile Proft &Loss statements, tracking store performance.

Process & Team Collaboration

• Delegate merchandising tasks efficiently, ensuring timely completion.
• Provide performance feedback, conduct evaluations, and foster a culture of success.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• The Store Manager is the direct supervisor for all store-level employees.

What we are looking for

• Basic automotive parts knowledge.
• Proven leadership experience with strong communication, decision-making, and sales-driving skills.
• Demonstrates 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.

You’ll Go The Extra Mile If You Have

• Exceptional Communication: Strong people skills and effective communication in both Spanish and English.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification preferred