Specialty Assistant Store Manager (Training)

About the role

The Home Depot offers a Specialty Assistant Store Manager in Training (SASM-IT) position at its St. Peters / Cottleville store. The trainee gains hands-on experience in the key responsibilities of a Specialty Assistant Store Manager through a structured training program of up to 6 weeks, including mentorship and leadership development. They learn the Manager on Duty duties and how to oversee the Specialty and Pro departments, working with the Store Manager, Assistant Store Managers, Home Services and Pro business partners to improve sales, customer service and profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in a structured training program covering retail store management, operations, customer service, sales and profitability, and company policies and procedures
• Support staffing and scheduling, resolve stock shortages, coach associates on selling behavior, handle customer issues and support service needs for installed sales and special orders
• Learn the performance management process, including reviewing associate performance and applying the disciplinary process when needed
• Supervise associates in the selling effort, lead the GET culture and ensure customer concerns are resolved promptly
• Plan merchandise placement, support stock integrity through inventory management, and learn to operate store equipment and systems and manage daily financial operations
• Perform opening, closing and other whole-store focus tasks, follow SOPs including safety compliance, and help mitigate shrink
• Ensure self and associates follow safety and hazmat procedures

Required profile

• Aged 18 or older and legally permitted to work in the United States
• High school diploma or GED; a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field is preferred
• At least 3 years of work experience, with 1+ year of leadership experience preferred
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Willingness to stand or walk continuously and lift or carry moderate-weight items (8-20 pounds); occasional overnight travel under 5%