Merchandising ASM

Lowe's Home Centers • Elizabeth City, NC

18d

About The Position

The Merchandising Assistant Store Manager leads associates to provide exceptional customer service and maintain a clean, safe, well-stocked store. The role is accountable for achieving sales and margin goals, improving operational efficiency, and maximizing customer satisfaction with the in-store experience. The manager may provide full leadership over the store and collaborates with the store leadership team, District Manager, and Area support staff to assess customer needs and meet service, sales, and operational objectives. The role may rotate through Specialty and Operations assignments for cross-training and development.

Regular travel is not required, though occasional travel may be needed for meetings, training, or support of neighboring stores. The position is salaried and generally scheduled for 48 hours per week, with additional hours potentially required based on business needs. Morning, afternoon, and evening availability is required any day of the week. The work may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other physical activities, as well as lifting at least 25 pounds without assistance; heavier lifting may occur with or without assistance.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience leading associates in a retail environment.
• At least 3 years of experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional work environment.
• At least 1 year of experience performing manager-on-duty responsibilities, including managing daily store operations and processes within and beyond assigned areas.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain sales-related licensure or registration as required by law.
• Availability for morning, afternoon, and evening shifts any day of the week.
• Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary for the job.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance; may need to lift more than 25 pounds with or without assistance.
• If required by state or local law, must hold a salesperson license or pass the required licensing exam within 60 days of starting employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience leading service associates in retail or consumer services.
• At least 3 years of experience performing manager-on-duty responsibilities, including managing daily store operations and processes within and beyond assigned areas.
• Experience in the home improvement retail sector.
• Broad knowledge of interior and exterior product categories, such as flooring, cabinets, millwork, building materials, appliances, home décor, lighting, and plumbing.
• Experience with store computer systems such as Project Tool, Genesis, M2O, and Thin Client.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate customer flow and work demand, adjusting efforts and schedules to provide appropriate coverage.
• Plan for sales spikes and ensure adequate product in-stock positions to support demand.
• Conduct safety walks, monitor use of store power equipment, and coach associates on safe work practices.
• Lead associates in delivering customer service and maintaining a clean, safe, well-stocked store.
• Achieve sales and margin goals, drive operational efficiencies, and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Provide full leadership over the store when needed.
• Collaborate with store leadership peers, the District Manager, and Area support staff to meet service, sales, and operational objectives.
• Rotate through Specialty and Operations assignments when asked for cross-training and development.
• Travel occasionally to meetings, training, or neighboring stores when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed