MANAGER TRAINEE

Company: AutoZone
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: November 12, 2024

Job Description:

The Manager in Training (MIT) position is expected to be a short-term transitional role that provides both work assignments and training opportunities to prepare MITs to be promoted into Retail/Commercial Store Management positions. From the date of entry into the AutoZone MIT program, it may be possible to progress to a management position within approximately 8-12 weeks, depending on the prior experience and performance of the MIT.ResponsibilitiesAn MIT is a member of the management team. As a member of management, an MIT will be expected to Live The Pledge, deliver WOW! Customer Service, and drive store execution and performance. Under the supervision of the Store Manager, the MIT will maintain an engaged, productive store team through strong leadership, demonstrating initiative and leading by example.The MIT is responsible for supporting the Store Manager in the overall operation of the store to include:Overall store retail/commercial management, supervision, and policy implementationFinancial management - manage, analyze and reconcile monthly P&L statementsEmployee staffing, training, and developmentInventory managementCustomer service leadershipMITs are also responsible for completing operations and management skills training, and learning about key aspects of the business and AutoZone culture. MITs must maintain satisfactory performance and must demonstrate consistent progression through the training program in order to remain in the pipeline role and be considered for management openings.Note: Selection for the MIT position does not guarantee promotion into a Store Manager/Commercial Sales Manager position. Whether and when an MIT is actually promoted to management is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to performance and availability of management openings.Requirements1 -2 years of previous experience as a retail manager or supervisorAbility to work a full-time flexible schedule, including morning, night and weekend shifts, and to work overtime as neededBilingual preferred, but not requiredPrevious automotive experience preferred, but not requiredPrevious experience analyzing company financials including Profit and Loss Statement preferred, but not requiredBenefits at AutoZoneAutoZone cares about people. That's why AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefit guidance designed to improve AutoZoners' physical, mental and financial wellbeing.Some of these benefits include:Competitive pay and paid time offUnrivaled company cultureMedical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance optionsHealth Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewardsExclusive Discounts and Perks, including AutoZone In-store discount401(k) with Company match and Stock Purchase PlanAutoZoners Living Well Program for mental and physical healthOpportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursementEligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for Autozoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at careers.autozone.comAn ONLINE APPLICATION is REQUIRED. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresourcesFair Chance Statement: An applicant's criminal record is not a disqualification from employment and will be considered individually based on factors such as the relationship between the position sought and the criminal offense, the nature of the offense and the time elapsed since the offense, and any other relevant information. 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, and the New York City Fair Chance Act and the Philadelphia Fair Chance Hiring Act.As permitted by state or local law, AutoZone may consider certain offenses to be relevant to positions responsible for conducting or overseeing financial transactions on behalf of AutoZone, driving company vehicles and/or supervision of minors.Philadelphia Fair Chance poster:https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdfPlease note: We continuously accept applications for this position. Our hiring managers frequently review submissions and will contact you if we think you are a good fit for our team.

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