Entry Level Parts Manager Jobs
New grad parts manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or familiarity with parts inventory systems can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Automotive, Manufacturing, and Distribution & Wholesale, with employers like AutoZone, Stellantis, and Heli America hiring at this level now.
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AutoZone’s Store Management team drives store performance, fosters a productive team, and ensures exceptional customer service. Managers and MITs play a key leadership role, expected to Live The Pledge and deliver WOW! Customer Service while executing store operations with excellence. Under the Store Manager’s guidance, MITs lead by example, demonstrating initiative and strong leadership. Through operational oversight and team development, store management supports AutoZone’s mission of providing trusted automotive solutions.
As a Parts Sales Manager, you'll play a key role in driving sales performance, fostering a high-performing team, and ensuring an exceptional WOW! Customer Service experience. Join a vibrant team dedicated to reaching goals, honing leadership abilities, and fostering career growth in the automotive retail field. AutoZone provides an ideal platform to advance your career in an essential industry that supports the driving community.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leadership – Assist the Store Manager in supervising, training, and developing high-performing employees, fostering a motivated and engaged team.
- Communication – Maintain clear, effective interactions with both customers and employees, ensuring smooth store operations and positive experiences.
- Metrics Mindedness – Monitor sales goals, inventory accuracy, and performance standards to drive business success.
- Process Orientation – Follow structured store procedures, manage inventory, oversee cash handling, control shrink and ensure operational efficiency.
- Teamwork – Work collaboratively with store staff and commercial department leaders to maintain seamless operations and customer service excellence.
- Parts Sales & Inventory Management – Lead efforts to exceed sales targets, optimize inventory levels, and ensure timely returns processing and merchandising.
- Safety & Compliance – Enforce PPE use, promote risk management practices, and uphold company safety standards.
- Commercial Account Support – Assist in managing commercial and hub departments to support timely deliveries and customer needs.
- Problem Solving – Resolve customer concerns and store operational issues swiftly, always upholding company policies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Leadership: Demonstrates integrity, decision-making skills, and strong leadership abilities.
- Flexible Schedule: Full-time flexible schedule availability, including mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Exceptional Communication: Strong people skills and effective communication in both Spanish and English.
- Automotive Retail: Previous experience in automotive retail.
- Certifications: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification.
Since opening our first store in 1979, AutoZone has grown into a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth. Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.
BENEFITS AT AUTOZONE
AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial well-being.
All AutoZoners (Full-Time and Part-Time):
- Competitive pay
- Unrivaled company culture
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount
- 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
- AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
- Opportunities for career growth
Additional Benefits for Full-Time AutoZoners:
- Paid time off
- Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
- Tuition reimbursement
Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners 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.
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.
FAIR CHANCE:
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 the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the New York City Fair Chance Act, the Philadelphia Fair Chance Hiring Act, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Fair Chance for Employment Act.
As permitted by state or local law, AutoZone may consider certain offenses to be relevant to positions responsible for conducting or overseeing financial transactions on behalf of AutoZone, driving company vehicles and/or supervision of minors.
ONLINE APPLICATION:
An online application is required. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources.
AutoZone, 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.
INTRODUCTION
AutoZone’s Store Management team drives store performance, fosters a productive team, and ensures exceptional customer service. Managers and MITs play a key leadership role, expected to Live The Pledge and deliver WOW! Customer Service while executing store operations with excellence. Under the Store Manager’s guidance, MITs lead by example, demonstrating initiative and strong leadership. Through operational oversight and team development, store management supports AutoZone’s mission of providing trusted automotive solutions.
As a Parts Sales Manager, you'll play a key role in driving sales performance, fostering a high-performing team, and ensuring an exceptional WOW! Customer Service experience. Join a vibrant team dedicated to reaching goals, honing leadership abilities, and fostering career growth in the automotive retail field. AutoZone provides an ideal platform to advance your career in an essential industry that supports the driving community.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leadership – Assist the Store Manager in supervising, training, and developing high-performing employees, fostering a motivated and engaged team.
- Communication – Maintain clear, effective interactions with both customers and employees, ensuring smooth store operations and positive experiences.
- Metrics Mindedness – Monitor sales goals, inventory accuracy, and performance standards to drive business success.
- Process Orientation – Follow structured store procedures, manage inventory, oversee cash handling, control shrink and ensure operational efficiency.
- Teamwork – Work collaboratively with store staff and commercial department leaders to maintain seamless operations and customer service excellence.
- Parts Sales & Inventory Management – Lead efforts to exceed sales targets, optimize inventory levels, and ensure timely returns processing and merchandising.
- Safety & Compliance – Enforce PPE use, promote risk management practices, and uphold company safety standards.
- Commercial Account Support – Assist in managing commercial and hub departments to support timely deliveries and customer needs.
- Problem Solving – Resolve customer concerns and store operational issues swiftly, always upholding company policies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Leadership: Demonstrates integrity, decision-making skills, and strong leadership abilities.
- Flexible Schedule: Full-time flexible schedule availability, including mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Exceptional Communication: Strong people skills and effective communication in both Spanish and English.
- Automotive Retail: Previous experience in automotive retail.
- Certifications: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification.
Since opening our first store in 1979, AutoZone has grown into a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth. Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.
BENEFITS AT AUTOZONE
AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial well-being.
All AutoZoners (Full-Time and Part-Time):
- Competitive pay
- Unrivaled company culture
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount
- 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
- AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
- Opportunities for career growth
Additional Benefits for Full-Time AutoZoners:
- Paid time off
- Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
- Tuition reimbursement
Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners 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.
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.
FAIR CHANCE:
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 the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the New York City Fair Chance Act, the Philadelphia Fair Chance Hiring Act, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Fair Chance for Employment Act.
As permitted by state or local law, AutoZone may consider certain offenses to be relevant to positions responsible for conducting or overseeing financial transactions on behalf of AutoZone, driving company vehicles and/or supervision of minors.
ONLINE APPLICATION:
An online application is required. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources.
AutoZone, 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.
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Entry Level Parts Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level parts manager job?
Start by highlighting any hands-on experience with inventory systems, parts catalogs, or supply chain coursework, even if it came from a class project or internship. Employers at this level look for candidates who understand parts identification, basic warehousing processes, and customer service fundamentals. A forklift certification or familiarity with dealer management software like CDK or Reynolds and Reynolds can give you a real edge over other applicants.
Which companies hire entry level parts managers?
Companies hiring entry level parts managers right now include AutoZone, Stellantis, and Heli America, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Dealerships, fleet service companies, and equipment distributors are among the most consistent employers at this level, often hiring candidates with little prior experience who show strong organizational skills and an eagerness to learn parts operations.
Are there remote entry level parts manager jobs?
Yes, though most parts manager roles are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 0% of entry level parts manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve coordinating parts orders or customer support functions that can be handled digitally rather than managing physical inventory in a warehouse or shop.
Are these new grad parts manager jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience, recent graduates, or applicants coming from internships in automotive, equipment, or supply chain settings. A new grad-friendly posting typically skips strict experience requirements and instead emphasizes training availability, a willingness to learn parts systems, and baseline customer service or organizational skills.
Which industries hire the most entry level parts managers?
Entry Level parts manager roles concentrate in Automotive, Manufacturing, and Distribution & Wholesale, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on consistent parts turnover, equipment maintenance cycles, and service department volume, all of which create steady demand for entry level candidates who can support parts operations and grow into full department management over time.