Manager in Training (MIT) – Automotive Retail Leadership Development-Bluffton, SC
Accelerate Your Leadership Career with AutoZone!
The Manager in Training (MIT) position is a transitional role designed to prepare you for promotion into a Retail or Commercial 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.
Key Responsibilities
• 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.
Position Requirements
• 1-2 years of prior experience as a retail manager or supervisor.
• Bilingual abilities a plus. Spanish and English preferred.
• Previous experience in automotive retail or analyzing company financials (e.g., Profit &Loss statements) is a plus.
• Full-time flexible schedule availability, including mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
Why Join AutoZone?
• Leadership Development – Gain hands-on management training and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits
• Employee Discounts on automotive parts and accessories.
• Career Advancement – Clear pathway to leadership positions.
• Team-Focused Environment – Work alongside motivated professionals in a collaborative workplace.
Benefits at AutoZone
AutoZone cares about people. That’s why AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefit guidance designed to improve Employees’ physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Some of these benefits include:
• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Unrivaled company culture
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
• Exclusive Discounts and Perks, including AutoZone Instore discount
• 401(k) with Company match and Stock Purchase Plan
• Employees Living Well Program for mental and physical health
• Opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement
Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for Employees in Puerto Rico, Hawaii or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at careers.autozone.com.
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