Assistant Store Manager

Job Description

Auto Zone’s store teams provide front‑line WOW! customer service, helping customers find the right parts and solutions for their automotive needs. Store employees keep inventory well stocked, assist with product selection, and give expert advice to enhance the shopping experience. As an Assistant Store Manager you 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 shape store success and develop future talent.

• Leadership & Team Development – Assist the Store Manager in recruiting, supervising, scheduling, training and developing store personnel.
• Communication Excellence – Ensure clear and effective communication with employees and customers.
• Metrics Mindedness & Sales Growth – Help meet sales targets, maintain accurate inventories and optimize cash flow.
• Structure & Process Orientation – Take responsibility for store operations, ensuring efficient workflows and compliance with company standards.
• Customer Service Leadership – Ensure customers receive WOW! service, resolve concerns proactively and turn complaints into positive experiences.
• Operational Efficiency – Lead initiatives that maximize productivity, training, retention and create a clean, organized and visually appealing shopping environment.
• Risk & Safety Compliance – Enforce PPE use, promote workplace safety and support risk management activities.
• Financial Oversight – Support budgeting efforts, analyze Profit & Loss statements and monitor expense controls to maximize profitability.

What we are looking for

• 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, analysing and reconciling Profit & Loss statements.
• Ability to lift, load and deliver merchandise with safety and accuracy.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

• Exceptional communication skills and fluency in Spanish and English.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification (preferred).

• Competitive pay
• Unrivaled company culture
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Exclusive discounts and perks, including an Auto Zone in‑store discount
• 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
• Auto Zoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
• Opportunities for career growth

• Paid time off
• Life, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance options
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards

Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for Auto Zoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that Auto Zone has to offer at

We proudly support Veterans, Active‑Duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and Military Families. Your experience is highly valued and you are encouraged to apply.

Auto Zone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA, are equal‑opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.

This includes compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the New York City Fair Chance Act, the Philadelphia Fair Chance Hiring Act, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Fair Chance for Employment Act.

As permitted by state or local law, Auto Zone may consider certain offenses to be relevant to positions responsible for conducting or overseeing financial transactions on behalf of Auto Zone, driving company vehicles and/or supervising minors.