Driven AutoZone leader with a track record of fostering customer relations and enhancing problem-solving skills. Excelled in commercial and retail management, achieving the J.R. HYDE, SR. AWARD in 2022 and a notable FY23 WITTDTJR improvement of 11.2%. Skilled in inventory management and customer service, consistently delivering results beyond expectations.
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
Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully maintaining and developing commercial sales. Develop new accounts through face to face and telephone contact with potential customers
Act as the primary contact for commercial customers; Actively maintain open lines of communication between AutoZone and commercial customers
Ensure efficient delivery of products by planning delivery routes and managing drivers. Ensures appropriate delivery documentation is generated for each delivery
Act as a consultative partner to commercial customers by maintaining expert knowledge on automotive parts and industry; Conduct research to guarantee the customer is offered the ‘right part for the right price’
Maintain records and billing for commercial accounts; processes returns and reconciles accounts
Visits commercial accounts and ensures accounts are serviced and deliveries are made as promised. Contribute to the AutoZone ‘one-team’ environment by assisting customers and AutoZoners with various aspects of the business
Build and maintain strong relationship with management team. Assists with training and developing drivers, commercial specialist, and other AutoZoners as directed by the SM or DM
Follows proper accident and claim procedures. Complies with safe driving rules and procedures and ensures all Commercial Zoners have approved driver status
Properly maintains vehicle(s) and takes the necessary steps to report vehicle maintenance issues.
Manage day to day operations including schedule shifts, assigning task.
Resolve customer complaints efficiently while maintaining excellent customer service.
Supervised cash handling processes to ensure accuracy of transactions.
Assisted customers with product selection, pricing, payment options and returns and exchange.
Assisted with training staff on all internal operational functions.
Coordinated with manager to set specific and actionable goals based on established KPIs
Assisting the Store Manager with leading company initiatives and ensuring maximum productivity.
Training high performing zoners in a safe environment, driving sales, controlling expenses and shrink.
Remaining compliant with company procedures in accordance to Autozone's expectations.
Exceed customer's expectations by delivering wow customer service by living the pledge everyday.
Provides WOW! Customer Service
Ensures assigned store tasks are completed in a timely manner on assigned shift
Operates cash registers and follows established cash handling procedures
Follows company policies and loss prevention procedures
Maintains a safe working environment including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Maintains store appearance and merchandising standards as directed
Ensures that merchandise is restocked and placed in their respective areas
Utilizes ZNET to help customers locate merchandise or find suitable alternatives
Maintains product knowledge and current promotions through AutoZone systems and information sources
Practices GOTTChA and assists with the installation of wipers blades, batteries and light bulbs
Utilizes OBDII to read codes from customer’s automobiles
Ability to diagnose automobile problems and recommend solutions
Communicates with managers regarding customer concerns and employee matters
Actively engaged in developing more effective customer service skills
Provides honest and trustworthy advice to customers regarding the best products that fit the customers’ expectations