Retail Operations Manager - Flowery Branch GA

MAKITA•Flowery Branch, GA

2d•$85,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Retail Operations Manager will directly support the Home Depot Retail Accounts team by operating in lockstep with the National Field Sales Coordinator, serving as the bridge between the retail sales and channel marketing teams, owning and overseeing all THD project planning and execution alongside the Retail Corporate Account Managers, and serving as the primary point of contact for the THD Projects, POG, and Space Planning Teams.

Requirements

4+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with Home Depot supplier-facing systems including but not limited to Supplier Hub, MLX/Merch Logix, and The Home Depot’s Planogram Portal
Experience in and knowledge of Home Depot store project planning, initiation, execution, and in-store environment standards
Experience in/around large-scale, “Big Box” retail

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for gathering key information from Retail Corporate Account Managers to develop proactive field sales strategies, initiatives, and executions to share with the National Field Sales Coordinator
Serves as the bridge between the retail sales team and the THD channel marketing business unit during store executions
Facilitates THD project planning alongside Retail CAMs and the channel marketing team for signage, fixturing, and other in-store environment assets
Responsible for overseeing MLX/MET projects from inception to end, including support in instructions/RIG writing, POG creation, store-level asks, and auditing
Maintains ownership of, and monitors changes in assortments/AMTs/POGs monthly to relay any new findings to the CAM team
Owns the relationship between the retail sales team and the THD MET projects, POG development and space planning teams, and will serve as the primary contact for MET leaders
Conducts field research as needed by traveling to focus markets alongside the National Field Sales Coordinator ahead of MET/MLX projects, promotional periods, and market-specific executions, including regional THD-scheduled store walks, delivering findings to CAM team
Maintains accurate demo tool lists for trade shows and all proof-of-concept merchandising spaces

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options after 30 days of employment
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and well-being
Paid subscription to Headspace and 5 other members of your choice
Competitive pay & performance-based incentives
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Basic Term Life insurance is 100% company paid
Long-term Disability Coverage 100% company paid
Disability Coverage Voluntary Coverage: Critical illness, accidental, hospital indemnity, whole life, and supplemental life plans.
Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays)
Employee discounts on Makita tools and accessories
Tuition reimbursement
Internal promotion opportunities
Collaborative, innovative work environment