Assistant Store Manager

Location: Barboursville

Auto Zone'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 an Assistant Store Manager at Auto Zone, you'll 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.

* 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 - leads 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 Personal Protective Equipment (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.

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