Manager in Training (MIT)

SUMMARY The Manager in Training (MIT) is a transitional position; leads company initiatives and ensures maximum productivity in a safe environment, drives sales, controls expenses and shrink, and remains compliant with company procedures in accordance to AutoZone’s expectation. MIT exceeds customer’s expectation by delivering a WOW! Customer shopping experience by Living the Pledge everyday. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Qualified candidates must be effective leaders with excellent communication skills, strong decision making ability, and must be able to excel in a fast paced environment. It is essential for the MIT to foster and maintain a positive environment that develops and engages their team and generates sales. MITs have the proven ability and desire to become a store manager. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  Takes responsibility for own training, ensures completion of Management Certified and other training modules, as directed by District Manager.  Motivates store AutoZoners to provide WOW! Customer Service, enhance productivity level and market products to enhance sales and profits  Assists the Store Manager with recruiting applicants in order to effectively staff the store  Assists with supervision and scheduling of store personnel  Capability to manage, analyze and reconcile monthly P&L statements  Delegates and ensures store merchandising tasks are completed in a timely manner  Maintains all store financial, revenue and expense targets  Operates cash registers and follows established cash handling duties, including but not limited to deposits, petty cash and lane accountability  Utilizes ZNET to help customers locate merchandise or find suitable alternatives  Maintains a safe working environment while ensuring AutoZoners are implementing those practices including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)  Monitor cash flow, inventory and security control  Assists customers in finding parts and products using ZNET and paper catalogs  Ensure all company policies, and loss prevention procedures are followed  Maintain sales productivity, store maintenance, store appearance inside and outside, and merchandising standards  Conducts and reviews all opening and closing procedures  Assists with daily payroll and adjusts schedule accordingly  Addresses customer concerns and resolves them with a goal of turning a complaint into a compliment  Assists with management of the Commercial Department (as applicable) to ensure commercial accounts are services and deliveries are made as promised  Adheres to and ensures AutoZoners follow AutoZone’s dress code standards  Assists with monitoring and managing all activities related to Risk & Safety Management to maintain a safe work environment  Ability to work all the hours (of operation) that we are open for business  Ability to meet physical job requirements as listed on Essential Job Functions with or without a reasonable accommodation  Performs other related duties as required Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Shift: 10 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Morning shift Work Location: In person