Merchandising Assistant Store Manager in Training
About The Position
The Merchandising Assistant Store Manager in Training (MASM-IT) program at The Home Depot is designed to provide comprehensive, hands-on experience in the core functions of a Specialty Assistant Store Manager. This program includes extensive training, mentorship, and leadership development. MASMs in Training will learn to oversee various merchandising departments, including Garden, Hardware, Lumber, Building Materials, Plumbing, and Electrical, ensuring effective execution of programs that enhance customer service, product availability, and store presentation. They will collaborate with store leadership and field teams to develop and implement sales and profitability strategies, create action plans for departmental success, and ensure smooth operations. MASMs in Training are expected to lead by example and uphold all company policies. The training period lasts up to 6 weeks, focusing on key MASM responsibilities.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Completion of a high school diploma and/or GED
- 1 year of work experience
- 3 years of leadership experience
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job
- 3 years of work experience
- 3 years of leadership experience
Responsibilities
- Supervising Associates in the selling effort and lead GET culture and set the example.
- Drive customer service and associate engagement through the store; ensure Customer concerns are solved effectively and take necessary actions to resolve situations promptly.
- Perform Opening, Closing MOD and other whole store focus responsibilities.
- Adhere to all Company policies and procedures and hold associates accountable for following all Company policies and procedures.
- Command of store standard operating procedures (SOP’s), especially those involving Safety compliance and learn tactics to maintain process accuracy and take steps to mitigate shrink.
- Ensure self and associates follow all safety and hazmat procedures and Safety Matters guidelines at all times.
- Work with key partners to plan merchandise placement, signing and support stock integrity through inventory management.
- Learn and operate all store equipment and systems as well as how to manage daily financial operations.
- Participate in a structured training program covering all aspects of retail store management, including operations, customer service, sales & profitability, and company policies and procedures.
- Learn and demonstrate tactics to support key accountability: staffing and scheduling, identifying and resolving stock deficiencies, supervisor associates in selling behaviors, resolving customer issues and concerns, and supporting service needs for both installed sales/special orders and product sales.
- Learn and demonstrate the performance management process, to include review of associate performance and how to execute the associate disciplinary process when necessary.
- Complete all assigned training modules and assessments.
Benefits
- The pay range for this position is between $82,000.00 - $92,000.00
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
