Manager In Training

Auto Zone’s Store Management team drives store performance, fosters a productive team, and ensures exceptional customer service. Managers and MITs lead with initiative and strong leadership under the Store Manager’s guidance, delivering WOW! Customer Service while executing store operations with excellence. Through operational oversight and team development, store management supports Auto Zone’s mission of providing trusted automotive solutions.

• 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 Auto Zone culture.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 1 Year: 1-2 years of prior experience as a retail manager or supervisor.
• Flexible
  
  Schedule:
  
  Full-time flexible schedule availability, including mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

You’ll Go The Extra Mile If You Have

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Exceptional Communication:
  Strong people skills and effective communication in both Spanish and English.
• Automotive Retail:
  Previous experience in automotive retail or analyzing company financials (e.g., Profit & Loss statements) is a plus.

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.

All Auto Zoners (Full-Time and Part-Time):

• 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

Additional Benefits for Full-Time Auto Zoners:

• Paid time off
• Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards

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 on factors such as the relationship between the position sought and the criminal offense, the nature of the offense, any documentation or information demonstrating the rehabilitation of the applicant, the time elapsed since the offense, and any other relevant information. This includes compliance with various Fair Chance laws.

As permitted by state or local law, Auto Zone may consider certain offenses to be relevant to positions responsible for conducting or overseeing financial transactions on behalf of Auto Zone, driving company vehicles and/or supervision of minors.

Online Application:

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Auto Zone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.

• Job Identification 59133
• Posting Date 01/22/2026, 02:59 PM
• Apply Before 02/21/2026, 02:59 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 500 N RICHMOND ST, Appleton, WI, 54911, US