District Manager, Management

Job Description

The District Manager (DM) is a dynamic multi-unit leader responsible for overseeing Auto Zone operations across several locations. This role champions the company’s initiatives while ensuring exceptional performance through clear communication, strong leadership, and a collaborative team culture. The DM applies a metrics-driven approach and process discipline to achieve operational excellence in a safe, efficient, and customer-focused environment.

• Fosters a high-performing district culture grounded in teamwork, customer satisfaction, sales growth, and talent retention.
• Communicates with clarity and consistency across all levels—training, coaching, and counseling Store Managers and team members to reinforce goals and drive accountability.
• Leads with vision and integrity, developing and motivating teams while modeling core leadership values.
• Analyzes and applies key performance indicators (KPIs) to enhance store profitability and performance, demonstrating a keen metrics mindset.
• Implements process-oriented business plans that promote standardization and operational consistency across locations.
• Conducts regular store and commercial account visits to reinforce expectations, align teams, and elevate the customer experience.
• Guides Store Managers in sales strategy, commercial business development, and community engagement techniques.
• Manages financial components including P&L, inventory control, and cash flow with precision and attention to detail.
• Cultivates a culture of ownership and recognition, providing real-time feedback and celebrating employee contributions.
• Resolves customer concerns professionally, transforming challenges into loyalty-building moments.
• Ensures full compliance with Auto Zone’s safety procedures, policies, and conduct standards.
• Demonstrates scheduling flexibility across evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet district needs.

• Basic automotive parts knowledge.
• Proven track record in leading teams, optimizing operational processes, and using data-driven strategies to improve outcomes.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
• High level of integrity, customer focus, and problem-solving ability.

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

Since opening our first store in 1979, Auto Zone has grown into a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and Auto Zoners. Working at Auto Zone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth.

Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.

Auto Zone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve Auto Zoners’ physical, mental and financial well-being.

• 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, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
• Tuition reimbursement

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 we encourage you to apply to join our team.

An applicant’s criminal record is not a disqualification from employment and will be considered individually based…