Merchandising ASM

Lowe's Companies, Inc. • Surprise, AZ

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About The Position

The Merchandising Assistant Store Manager leads associates to provide exceptional customer service and maintain a clean, safe, and 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. At times, the position is expected to provide full leadership over the store.

The role anticipates customer flow and work demand, adjusts coverage and schedules as needed, plans for sales spikes, and ensures inventory is positioned to support customer demand. It also includes conducting safety walks, monitoring the use of store power equipment, and coaching associates on safe work practices.

The Merchandising Assistant Store Manager collaborates with store leadership peers, the District Manager, and Area support staff to assess customer needs and develop approaches to meet service, sales, and operational objectives. The position may rotate through Specialty and Operations assignments for cross-training and development. Regular travel is not required, although occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed.

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 in the morning, afternoon, and evening any day of the week.
• Physical ability to perform job duties that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds without assistance; may need to lift more than 25 pounds with or without assistance.
• If required by state or local law, must be licensed as a salesperson 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 service.
• 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 working with store computer systems, including Project Tool, Genesis, M2O, and Thin Client.

Responsibilities

• Lead associates in delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining a clean, safe, and well-stocked store.
• Anticipate customer flow and work demand, and adjust efforts and schedules to provide coverage where and when needed.
• Plan for sales spikes and ensure the store has adequate in-stock inventory to support demand.
• Conduct safety walks, monitor the use of store power equipment, and coach associates on safe work practices.
• Achieve sales and margin goals, drive operational efficiencies, and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Provide full leadership over the store when expected.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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