Build category-level marketing in partnership with Merchandising, own Retail Media Network activations, and shape plans across owned, paid, and in-store channels to move traffic and category growth.

• Lead category strategy translating business priorities into integrated marketing and retail media plans.
• Own AutoZone Media Network activation within assigned categories, collaborating with Merchandising and vendor teams on vendor-funded programs.
• Shape annual category plans balancing promos with always-on media, product discovery, and customer experience across channels.
• Partner Brand, Media, CRM, Loyalty, and Ecommerce to ensure cohesive execution across the full customer journey.
• Lead insight-driven marketing plans using customer analytics, competitive insights, and performance data to inform strategy and optimization.
• Track retail media performance and report results to inform optimization and future planning with Merchandising and vendors.
• Serve as strategic thought partner to Merchandising and senior Marketing leadership, communicating priorities and opportunities to leadership.
• Mentor Merchandise Marketing team members to elevate strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in marketing with a multi-channel retailer preferred.
• Project Management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; persuasive in presenting complex concepts to groups.
• Proven analytical, business planning, strategic planning, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to translate analytic data into strategic ideas.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and change within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage agency partners and engage in a manner that delivers positive results.
• Talented in problem-solving, analyzing trends, and understanding business priorities.
• Proficient in anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.

Nice to have

• Automotive aftermarket experience is a plus.

Benefits

• 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.