ASST STORE MGR- START YOUR JOURNEY-FLAGSTAFF, AZ

POSITION PURPOSE
Assistant Store Managers (ASMs) are responsible for providing Customers with a convenient and enjoyable shopping experience. They work to create an inviting shopping environment for Customers by meeting their project needs quickly and fully. They work with the Store Manager to develop strategies and objectives to drive sales and profitability. They provide leadership to Associates so that these strategies and objectives are executed successfully. Sales ASMs must analyze trends, solve problems and develop themselves and their Associates in order to maximize contribution to store success. They must also be capable of working with Associates, the Store Manager and other ASMs to accomplish goals.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
20% Ensuring Excellent Service for Special Orders and Installed Sales. Ensure customers are satisfied. Recruit and place Sales Associates with appropriate skills. Ensure appropriate staffing in specialty areas. Set and monitor department sales goals. Training associates to provide quality customer service.
20% Ensuring Excellent Customer Service for Product Sales. Ensure that customers are acknowledged, customer project needs are met, concerns are resolved quickly. Forecast scheduling needs and ensure that store is properly stocked to meet customer demand. Ensure store events are appropriately scheduled and communicated.
20% Supervising Store Associates. Recruit, interview and recommend qualified candidates to Store Manager. Make recommendations to Store Manager on starting pay and pay increases over time. Motivate, coach, train, and develop associates. Communicate Home Depot and store and store objectives to associates.
20% Manage Areas of Responsibility. Maintain department profitability through analysis, trend identification and responding to identified problems. Coordinate merchandising maintenance for multiple departments. Follow procedures for opening and closing sales areas.
10% Planning. Develop and communicate store standards to associates. Develop strategy and objectives with Store Manager and ensure that they are met. Work with Operations manager to plan merchandise and signing placement and display
10% Other Duties. Ensure safety. Verify deposits. Follow standard operating procedures for openings and closings. Sign for petty cash, markdowns, time slips, refunds, price change take-in reports, etc.

NATURE AND SCOPE
Reports to Store Manager
Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. Planning, monitoring and reviewing work of subordinates is required. This may include direct supervision of a shift or the coordination of multiple work groups. Makes recommendations concerning selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Environment:
Typically located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust, fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights.
Travel:
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Additional Environmental Job Requirements:

Minimum qualifications include:

• Eighteen years of age or older
• The knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or G.E.D.
• Successful completion of pre-employment tests if applicable
• Be able to work a flexible schedule (7 days a week availability)

  Enjoy an impressive variety of benefits, including but not limited to:

• Competitive Salaries including Industry-Leading Bonuses
• Health and Wellness Services: Comprehensive Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision and Dental Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Same-Sex Domestic Partner Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Associate Discount Programs

  Discover what it’s like to flourish and achieve in an inspiring environment, one that appreciates your uniqueness and complements your life. Explore the opportunity to drive unity, performance and passion at The Home Depot.

  Expect to spend about 15 minutes completing this process and registering your interest in future openings. We will inform you when suitable positions come available – and to be considered for employment, you’ll need to apply for the posted vacancy. Thank you for your interest in The Home Depot.

  The Home Depot is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer.