As Director of Government Relations, you’ll work to help achieve AutoZone’s strategic and operational business goals by maintaining and fostering relationships with government stakeholders. You’ll represent us on the federal, state and local levels communicating our position on matters as deemed necessary by AutoZone leadership. You provide invaluable insight as to the regulatory and governmental landscapes.

This position is located in our Memphis, TN headquarters and has a hybrid work schedule. Relocation assisance is provided.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Relationship Building: You’ll manage and enhance our relationships with industry experts and government officials, ensuring effective communication and engagement.
• Strategic Analysis: Your strategic analysis and advice on potential issues and trends impacting operations will help us navigate legislative and regulatory complexities.
• Policy Communication: Your excellent written communication skills will be crucial in preparing comprehensive briefings for our senior management, providing counsel on pending legislation and regulations.
• Influencing Public Policy: You’ll work with policymakers, industry leaders, and lobbyists to shape public policy initiatives and monitor governmental actions. You’ll organize and manage internal grass roots and grass tops campaigns to affect public policy. Your advocacy will align with our interests.
• Internal Collaboration: You’ll collaborate with teams providing government relations expertise and oversight related to securing and retaining business.
• Campaign Finance Management: You’ll manage our political action committee (PAC), handling reporting requirements, budgeting, fundraising, and distributions. You will prepare summaries and updates as to campaign finance initiatives and spend.
• Confidentiality: Given the sensitive nature of our work, experience in handling confidential information is explicitly required. We value professionalism, dependability, and trustworthiness.

Requirements For Success:

• A four-year college degree (preferred)
• 12 years of relevant experience with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an Executive Branch or Legislative Office
• Established relationships with elected officials and staff at all levels of government
• Experience with communication and/or media issues
• Prior management experience (preferred)
• Lobbyist experience (preferred)
• Experience in the automotive aftermarket and/or retail industry (preferred)
• Travel will be expected upwards of 40%

Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone cares about people. That’s why AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Some of these benefits include:

• Competitive pay and time off
• Unrivaled company culture
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
• 401(k) with Company match and Stock Purchase Plan
• Mental and physical wellbeing programs
• Opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement

Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer on careers.autozone.com.

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