Store Manager

Position Description

Responsible for overall store operation, sales and margin performance and management of all store personnel. The Store Manager executes Lowe s business strategy through: Leading teams and reacting with agility to internal and external factors; Developing key relationships, including customer, workforce and community that improve business results; and Empowering teams to deliver superior customer service that produces positive business results. In addition, the SM is ultimately accountable for overall store expenses, merchandising standards, policy and procedure compliance, safety, security, supervision, training, mentoring and scheduling of all personnel and any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of the Lowe s Store Manager Training Program. Previous management and people leadership experience in retail, including drug store, grocery, hard lines, or general merchandise required. Functional knowledge of retail merchandising, operations and retail management practices and procedures. Experience selecting, assessing, coaching, counseling and developing associates in a retail environment. A strong customer service orientation and focus. Effective organizational, communication (written and oral) and problem solving skills. Comfort operating in a fast-paced and ever-changing big box retail environment. Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and knowledge of weights and measures. Understand and respond appropriately to basic customer and employee inquiries. Read, write and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions. Ability to operate store equipment in assigned area (including but not limited to LRT, telephone, paging system, copiers, fax machines, computers, CCTV surveillance system, key cutting, panel saw, paint mixing computer, blind cutting, forklifts, pallet jacks, electric lifts, etc). Ability to interpret price tag and UPC information. Ability to move throughout all areas of the store; sales floor, receiving, register areas, lawn and garden, including the outside perimeter of the store. Ability to work in both inside and outside environmental conditions. Physical ability to move large, bulky and/or heavy merchandise. Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties. EEO Statement Lowe's is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.