What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager in Training (MIT) position at Autozone?
Summary:
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.
Responsibilities:
An 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 implementation
- Financial management – manage, analyze and reconcile monthly P&L statements
- Employee staffing, training, and development
- Inventory management
- Customer service leadership
MITs 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. Requirements: 1 -2 years of previous experience as a retail manager or supervisor Ability to work a full-time flexible schedule, including morning, night and weekend shifts, and to work overtime as needed Bilingual preferred, but not required Previous automotive experience preferred, but not required Previous experience analyzing company financials including Profit and Loss Statement preferred, but not required.
Please complete application at www.autozone.com/careers
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $19.75 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mechanicsburg, PA 17050: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location