Store Operations Lead - Sales & Team Development

Jersey Hired; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Unrivaled company culture

Medical, dental and vision plans

Exclusive discounts and perks (AutoZon

401(k) with company match

AutoZoners Living Well Program

Job summary

AutoZone in the United States is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, energize team performance, and drive sales in a fast-paced retail environment. With strong leadership, clear communication, and a passion for WOW!

customer service, you’ll play a key role in shaping store success and developing future talent. Youll go the extra mile with exceptional communication in English and Spanish, drive operational excellence, manage budgets, and ensure safety standards

Qualifications

• 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.

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 – lead company initiatives by ensuring maximum productivity, training, and retention of high-performing employees, while maintaining operational efficiency through effective store merchandising, creating a clean, organized, and visually appealing shopping environment.
• 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 experience

Communication skills

Sales driving

Integrity

Team engagement

P&L knowledge

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

ASE Certification

Job description

AutoZone in the United States is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, energize team performance, and drive sales in a fast-paced retail environment. With strong leadership, clear communication, and a passion for WOW!

customer service, you’ll play a key role in shaping store success and developing future talent. Youll go the extra mile with exceptional communication in English and Spanish, drive operational excellence, manage budgets, and ensure safety standards