Merchandising Assistant Store Manager in Training

About the role

The Home Depot is hiring a Merchandising Assistant Store Manager in Training (MASM-IT) for its Williston store. The role gives hands-on experience in the key responsibilities of a Specialty Assistant Store Manager through a 6-week training program that includes mentorship and leadership development. Trainees learn the Manager on Duty duties and how to oversee the Merchandising departments (Garden, Hardware, Lumber, Building Materials, Plumbing and Electrical) so that customer service, product availability and store presentation succeed.

Key responsibilities

• Customer experience: supervise associates in the selling effort, drive customer service and engagement, and resolve customer concerns promptly.
• Operations management: run opening and closing duties, follow company policies and procedures, know store SOPs (especially safety compliance) and help reduce shrink.
• Safety: make sure self and associates follow safety and hazmat procedures and Safety Matters guidelines.
• Sales and productivity: plan merchandise placement and signing, support stock integrity through inventory management, and learn to operate store equipment and systems and manage daily financial operations.
• Training and preparation for the Assistant Manager position: complete a structured program covering operations, customer service, sales and profitability, staffing and scheduling, stock deficiencies, performance reviews and the disciplinary process, and finish all assigned training modules and assessments.

Required profile

• Able to work in the United States and at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED; preferred: bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Preferred: 3 years of work experience and 3 years of leadership experience.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Typical reporting line to the Store Manager, with no direct reports; occasional overnight travel under 5% of the time.
• Physical requirements: continuous standing or walking, and lifting or carrying material of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).