Merchandising ASM

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Danville, IL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

All Lowe’s associates deliver quality customer service while maintaining a store that is clean, safe, and stocked with the products our customers need. The Merchandising Assistant Store Manager leads a team of associates who work together to ensure our customers receive exceptional service while shopping in a clean, safe, well-stocked store. This role is accountable for achieving sales and margin goals while driving operational efficiencies and maximizing overall customer satisfaction with the Lowe’s in-store experience. At times, the Merchandising Assistant Store Manager is expected to provide full leadership over the store. The Merchandising Assistant Store Manager collaborates with peers on the store leadership team as well as the District Manager and Area support staff to assess the needs of our customers and develop the best methods for achieving service, sales, and operational objectives. Furthermore, this individual may be asked to rotate through Specialty and Operations assignments for the purpose of cross-training and development.

Requirements

2 years of experience leading associates in a retail environment.
3 years of experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional work environment.
1 year of experience performing manager-on-duty responsibilities, including management of daily store operations and processes within and beyond assigned areas of responsibility.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to obtain sales related licensure or registration as may be required by law.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in related field.
5 years of experience leading service associates in a retail or consumer service industry.
3 years of experience performing manager-on-duty responsibilities, including management of daily store operations and processes within and beyond assigned areas of responsibility.
Experience working in the home improvement retail sector.
Broad knowledge of interior/exterior product categories (e.g., flooring, cabinets, millwork, building materials, appliances, home décor, lighting, plumbing).
Experience working with store computer systems (including but not limited to: Project Tool, Genesis, M2O, Thin Client, etc.).

Responsibilities

Anticipating customer flow and work demand and redirecting efforts and schedules to ensure proper coverage when and where needed.
Planning for spikes in sales and ensuring the store has the in-stock position to support the demand.
Conducting safety walks, monitoring use of store power equipment, and coaching associates around safe work practices.
Leading a team of associates to ensure customers receive exceptional service while shopping in a clean, safe, well-stocked store.
Achieving sales and margin goals while driving operational efficiencies and maximizing overall customer satisfaction with the Lowe’s in-store experience.
Providing full leadership over the store at times.
Collaborating with peers on the store leadership team, District Manager, and Area support staff to assess the needs of our customers and develop the best methods for achieving service, sales, and operational objectives.
Rotating through Specialty and Operations assignments for the purpose of cross-training and development.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Life and Disability insurance
Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
401(k) Retirement account with company match
Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services and no-cost counseling for all kinds of needs
Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
Business Travel Accident insurance
Maternity and Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Lowe's Associate Discount and broad discount platform
Other discretionary benefits (based on eligibility) include annual bonuses, enrollment in Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan, and grant awards