Assistant Store Manager - Merchandising

At Home Group • Harrisburg, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager – Merchandising supports the Store Manager in leading merchandising, store conditioning, and team functions within an At Home store. In a large-format retail environment with annual sales typically ranging from $6–$10 million, this role executes merchandising strategies to maximize sales, maintain in-stock conditions, and deliver an exceptional experience for Team Members and customers. The role leads and develops the Zone Lead team and helps maintain a safe, organized, and high-performing store environment through teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and proactive problem solving.

The position helps drive store operations and performance goals, supports staffing and financial plans, and oversees merchandising activities such as transitions, resets, and product changes. It also contributes to customer satisfaction, inventory control, safety, loss prevention, compliance, and team communication.

The role involves working across the sales floor, stockroom, and receiving areas, potentially in varying temperatures. It requires extended standing and walking, frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds independently and participating in team lifts up to 100 pounds, climbing ladders, and using standard retail equipment. Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is required based on business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 3 years of relevant leadership experience in a big-box and/or high-volume retail environment.
• Experience leading teams of 20 or more Team Members and managing at least $5 million in annual revenue or budget.
• Knowledge of freight processes, inventory control, stocking, and merchandising, and the ability to maintain a clean, safe, and organized store environment.
• Integrity, reliability, and commitment to ethical business practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience using task management, HRIS, and workforce scheduling systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication and comprehension skills.
• Ability to inspire teams, drive urgency, delegate effectively, and motivate high-performing teams.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Ability to analyze data and use insights to make informed business decisions and drive performance.
• Customer-focused mindset and a record of delivering an exceptional in-store experience.
• Ability to build and sustain a collaborative, engaging, and high-performing team culture.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including extended standing and walking, frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds independently and participating in team lifts up to 100 pounds; climbing ladders; and performing repetitive lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of store operations to achieve sales, profit, and overall performance goals while creating a customer-focused shopping experience.
• Attract, hire, and develop talent; build internal bench strength and succession plans.
• Coach, train, and develop Team Members to improve efficiency and performance and support internal career growth.
• Support staffing to the labor model, scheduling, and payroll accuracy; execute plans based on financial and operational metrics to drive sales, control expenses, and improve profitability.
• Plan, prioritize, and oversee merchandising, including transitions, resets, product changes, visual integrity, and store cleanliness.
• Maintain an organized sign storage area with current signage and fixtures.
• Lead efforts related to customer satisfaction, inventory control and shrinkage, safety, loss prevention, and overall store effectiveness.
• Address Team Member and customer concerns with urgency, professionalism, and integrity.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Champion a positive, inclusive, and safe environment by modeling At Home’s Values.
• Lead team communication through regular huddles and meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and other benefits for full-time employees.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off, holidays, and volunteer time.
• 25% store discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED