Operations Assistant Store Manager, in Training

The Home Depot•Weslaco, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Assistant Store Manager in Training (OASM-IT) program is designed to provide comprehensive, hands-on experience in the core functions of an Operations Assistant Store Manager at The Home Depot. This training program includes mentorship and leadership development, preparing trainees for Manager on Duty responsibilities. Trainees will learn to manage associates, sales, customer service, safety, product availability, store presentation, and overall profitability. They will gain experience overseeing key areas such as the Customer Service Desk, Receiving, Tool Rental, Order Fulfillment, Lot Loaders, and the Back Office. OASMs in Training will collaborate with the Store Manager, Assistant Store Managers (ASMs), and operational field teams to develop and implement strategies for sales and profitability growth, creating actionable plans for departmental success and ensuring smooth operations. Trainees are expected to lead by example and uphold all company policies. The training period will last up to 6 weeks, focusing on executing OASM key responsibilities.

Requirements

Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
3 years of work experience.
2 + years of leadership experience.
High school diploma and/or GED.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
3 + years of leadership experience.
3 years of work experience.

Responsibilities

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, supervising 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.
Supervise 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.
Work with key partners to plan merchandise placement, signing and support stock integrity through inventory management.
Learn how to maintain and operate all store equipment and systems as well as how to manage daily financial operations.
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.