Sales Floor Dept Supervisor - Electrical - Plumbing

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Columbia, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Floor Department Supervisor leads and enables a team of associates to deliver a strong customer experience. The role includes coaching and training associates, delegating and following up on daily tasks, managing performance, and ensuring adequate department coverage. Responsibilities span customer-facing sales and service, non-customer-facing work such as down stocking and inventory management, and store safety activities. The supervisor works with leaders to identify approaches that support sales and service objectives, then communicates effective practices to the team. The role may involve supervising associates in other departments, requiring broad product knowledge and the ability to engage customers and associates across departments. The supervisor communicates concerns, issues, praise, and morale updates to management. Individuals may occasionally open or close the store or serve as manager-on-duty. Regular travel is not required, though occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may occur.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of retail experience, or 5 years of retail experience.
1 year of customer service experience.
1 year of experience supporting the unique needs of Pro customers for the Pro Department Supervisor role.
Experience providing direction or supervision to teams, with or without direct report responsibility.
Experience supporting or participating in training, mentoring, and developing associates.
Experience working cross-functionally.
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.
Physical ability to perform duties involving prolonged standing, sitting, and other necessary activities.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds without assistance; may lift more than 25 pounds with or without assistance.

Nice To Haves

3 years of retail customer service experience.
3 years of experience supporting the unique needs of Pro customers for the Pro Department Supervisor role.
Experience in a leadership role with direct report responsibility.
Experience in the home improvement retail sector.
Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment.
Experience in a key-carrying role with manager-on-duty responsibilities.
Experience using store computer systems, including Project Tool, Genesis, Sterling, M2O, or Thin Client.

Responsibilities

Lead and enable associates to deliver the best possible customer experience.
Coach and train associates, delegate work, follow up on daily tasks, manage performance, and ensure adequate department coverage.
Support customer-facing activities, including greeting customers, clarifying needs, identifying solutions, and closing sales.
Support down stocking, inventory management, area recovery, and merchandising decisions.
Monitor use of store power equipment and coach employees on safe behaviors and lifting techniques.
Conduct safety walks, report hazards, and understand safety and lifting directions.
Work with leaders to identify approaches and behaviors that meet sales and service objectives, and communicate best practices to the team.
Supervise associates in other departments as needed to meet store demands.
Communicate concerns, issues, praise, and morale to management.
Occasionally open or close the store or serve as manager-on-duty.
Travel occasionally to meetings, trainings, or neighboring stores as needed.