Build category marketing ownership with merchandising, run AutoZone Media Network activations, and integrate across owned, paid, and in-store touchpoints to move traffic, conversion, and category growth.

Own category strategy translating priorities into integrated marketing and retail media plans.
Lead vendor-funded retail media programs in collaboration with merchandising and partners.
Shape annual plans balancing promos, always-on media, product discovery, and customer experience across channels.

Job Description

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.

AutoZone

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AutoZone is the nation's leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories with more than 7,000 stores in the US, Mexico, Brazil and Puerto Rico. Each store carries an extensive line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured hard parts, maintenance items and accessories. AutoZone, headquartered in Memphis, TN, is a growing Fortune 300 company with a deep commitment to serving our customers, communities and fellow AutoZoners. We have vast opportunities in our stores, distribution centers, field offices, specialty business units and Store Support Center and embrace diverse experiences, backgrounds, knowledge and ideas to strengthen our teams and business.Our team is connected by a deep commitment to our Pledge and Values, principles established more than thirty years ago that reinforce our priorities and team culture. In addition, we constantly innovate and aspire to best serve our customers, creating new and better tools, training and outreach to serve both DIY and the professional installer customers.From in-store tools to E-Commerce, training and development to recognition, our team has the tools to help you grow your career at AutoZone. See where your drive can take you!

Founded in 1979

Memphis, Tennessee, USA

46K employees (757 in marketing)

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