AutoZone

Retailer and distributor of auto parts

Manager in Training

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHerriman, UT, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 1 year of prior experience as a retail manager or supervisor.
Availability for a full-time flexible schedule, including mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

Lead by example under the Store Manager’s guidance, demonstrating initiative and leadership while supporting store operations and customer service.
Complete hands-on assignments and structured learning opportunities in leadership, customer service, and store operations.
Learn to manage, analyze, and reconcile monthly Profit and Loss statements to support store profitability.
Support store operations, ensure compliance with policies, and uphold structured training processes.
Assist with staffing, mentoring, and training employees.
Lead customer service activities, provide outstanding experiences, and proactively resolve concerns.
Oversee inventory accuracy, store merchandising, and sales strategies.
Complete management skills training and learn store operations and AutoZone culture.
Demonstrate consistent progression throughout the training program to be considered for management openings; promotion is performance-based and depends on management availability.

Desired Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Strong people skills and effective communication in both Spanish and English.
Previous experience in automotive retail or analyzing company financials, such as Profit and Loss statements.

AutoZone’s Store Management team drives store performance, fosters a productive team, and ensures exceptional customer service. Managers and MITs play a key leadership role, expected to Live The Pledge and deliver WOW! Customer Service while executing store operations with excellence. Under the Store Manager’s guidance, MITs lead by example, demonstrating initiative and strong leadership. Through operational oversight and team development, store management supports AutoZone’s mission of providing trusted automotive solutions.

The Manager in Training (MIT) position is a transitional role designed to prepare you for promotion into a Retail Store Management position. With a focus on leadership training, customer service excellence, and operational expertise, you’ll receive hands-on assignments and structured learning opportunities. Within 8-12 weeks, you could progress into management—depending on your prior experience and performance.

What We’re Looking For 

Minimum 1 Year: 1-2 years of prior experience as a retail manager or supervisor.
Flexible Schedule: Full-time flexible schedule availability, including mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

 You’ll Go The Extra Mile If You Have 

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Exceptional Communication: Strong people skills and effective communication in both Spanish and English. 
Automotive Retail: Previous experience in automotive retail or analyzing company financials (e.g., Profit & Loss statements) is a plus.

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 Profit & Loss (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.

MITs must demonstrate consistent progression throughout the training program to be considered for management openings. Please note that promotion is performance-based and subject to management availability.

About the Company

AutoZone

Retailer and distributor of auto parts

AutoZone is a large retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories for both DIY customers and professional service shops (DIFM). Its products include hard parts, maintenance items, and related accessories, sold through thousands of brick-and-mortar stores and online. The way it works is simple: AutoZone buys parts from manufacturers and distributors and then sells them to customers at a markup, offering knowledgeable staff and a wide selection to help people diagnose and fix vehicle issues. It differentiates itself through its extensive physical footprint, broad product catalog, and focus on convenient, helpful customer service for both individual car owners and commercial customers, making it easier to find parts in-store or online. AutoZone’s goal is to be the primary, dependable source for automotive replacements and maintenance needs, helping customers complete repairs efficiently by providing ready access to parts and expert guidance.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Memphis, TN
Founded: 1979

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