Specialty Assistant Store Manager in Training

Home Depot•Grand Junction, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialty Assistant Store Manager in Training (SASM-IT) gains hands-on experience in the key responsibilities and functions of a Specialty Assistant Store Manager at The Home Depot. The role includes a comprehensive training program with hands-on experience, mentorship, and leadership development. Training lasts up to six weeks and covers Manager on Duty responsibilities and oversight of the Specialty and Pro Departments. In collaboration with the Store Manager, Assistant Store Managers, Home Services, and Pro business partners, the SASM-IT learns to develop and implement strategies that increase sales, enhance customer service, and drive profitability across Specialty, Pro, and Services businesses. SASM-ITs are expected to lead by example and uphold, maintain, and support lawful company policies and positions. The position typically reports to the Store Manager and has no direct reports. It typically requires overnight travel less than 5% of the time. The work is performed in a comfortable indoor area; unpleasant conditions are infrequent and not objectionable. The role requires continuously standing or walking, or regularly lifting, handling, or carrying materials or equipment weighing 8–20 pounds. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally permitted to work in the United States. The knowledge, skills, and abilities for the minimum education level are typically acquired through completion of a high school diploma and/or GED. A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a job-related field is preferred. Minimum work experience is three years, with at least one year of leadership experience; two or more years of leadership experience are preferred. No certifications are required. The pay range listed for specified locations is $66,350–$76,350. The application window is anticipated to close November 2, 2026.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Minimum of 3 years of work experience.
At least 1 year of previous leadership experience.
High school diploma and/or GED, or the knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through its completion.
Ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams is preferred.
A bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job is preferred.
Two or more years of previous leadership experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Participate in a structured training program covering store operations, customer service, sales and profitability, and company policies and procedures.
Learn and demonstrate staffing and scheduling practices, identify and resolve stock deficiencies, supervise associates in selling behaviors, resolve customer issues, and support service needs for installed sales, special orders, and product sales.
Learn and demonstrate performance management, including reviewing associate performance and carrying out the associate disciplinary process when necessary.
Complete all assigned training modules and assessments.
Supervise associates in the selling effort, lead the GET culture, and set a positive example.
Drive customer service and associate engagement throughout the store; ensure customer concerns are addressed effectively and take prompt action to resolve situations.
Work with key partners to plan merchandise placement and signing, and support stock integrity through inventory management.
Learn to maintain and operate store equipment and systems and manage daily financial operations.
Perform opening, closing Manager on Duty, and other whole-store responsibilities.
Follow company policies and procedures and hold associates accountable for doing so.
Learn and apply store standard operating procedures, particularly those involving safety compliance; maintain process accuracy and take steps to mitigate shrink.
Ensure that self and associates follow safety and hazardous-material procedures and Safety Matters guidelines.