Pro Experience Manager

The Home Depot; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot in the United Kingdom is seeking a Pro Experience Manager (Pro XM) to lead the Pro area and team in delivering fast, accurate service for Pro customers. You will partner with store leadership to execute strategies that boost sales, loyalty, and Pro Xtra signups while maintaining safety and SOP compliance.

You will coach associates, manage recruiting input, and ensure opening/closing procedures are followed with a focus on safety, accuracy, and top-tier customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail leadership and store operations.
• Strong customer service coaching and performance management.
• Ability to manage safety and SOP adherence.
• Experience in recruiting or interviewing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Pro area to minimize wait times and ensure pro customer flow.
• Coach and train associates on policies, safety, and service.
• Execute opening/closing duties and MOD responsibilities per SOPs.
• Monitor staffing and perform performance coaching with documentation.

Skills

Store leadership

Customer service

Coaching & development

People management

Recruitment support

Safety procedures

SOP compliance

Pro team familiarity

Tools

hdPhone learning tools

KD training

Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose

Pro Experience Managers (Pro XM) are members of the store leadership team responsible for overseeing the execution of store standards, including customer service, department readiness, and operational processes. Working alongside the in-store Pro team, this role executes strategies to increase sales, loyalty, and Pro Xtra signups while ensuring a speedy, accurate customer experience. The Pro XM drives efficient Pro customer flow, enforces Pro standards, and ensures deliveries are on-time and complete. The Pro XM executes safe opening and closing processes and performs Manager on Duty (MOD) responsibilities strictly in accordance with established SOPs, escalating non-standard issues to the Store Manager or ASM. They coach and train associates on company policies, safety procedures, and customer service. When serving as the MOD, they implement business decisions by partnering with appropriate resources and following SOPs. They also collaborate with Store Leaders, Outside Sales, and Specialty Managers to provide input on Pro strategies. This position requires strict adherence to all timekeeping and break policies. The Pro XM upholds all company policies and champions a safe working environment by correcting hazards, ensuring associates complete safety training, and working safely to protect themselves, co-workers, and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• 30% - Customer Service / Experience - Service Leadership: Service Leadership: Champion the GET culture by working alongside the team to model service standards and provide real-time coaching on customer interactions. Pro Experience: Actively manage the Pro area to minimize wait times, ensuring carts, signage, and equipment are always available for Pro customers. Inventory Execution: Walk the Top 10 Pro Classes daily to ensure on-shelf availability and job-lot quantities, partnering with ASMs to address gaps. Order Quality: Validate all Will Calls & Deliveries at the start of every shift to ensure accuracy, quality, and on-time completion. Resolution: Promptly resolve customer concerns to ensure satisfaction, escalating complex issues to senior leadership when necessary. Recognition: Drive morale by identifying and rewarding great service behaviors using Bravos and Homers.
• 30% - People - Talent Acquisition: Assist with recruitment and interviews to provide input to the Store Manager/ASM. Training Compliance: Ensure Pro Team Knowledge Depot (KD) training is current and drive engagement with hdPhone learning tools. Performance Management: Provide informal and formal performance-based coaching and provide performance observations to store management. Responsible for completing performance management documentation for review by the Assistant Store Manager. Coaching & Development: Provide real-time feedback and maintain active Development Blueprints to improve sales, service, and product knowledge. Employee Relations: Champion "Voice of the Associate" initiatives and actively resolve associate concerns consistent with company policy to maintain high engagement levels. Staffing & Coverage: Monitor Pro Department staffing to address immediate coverage and and manage attendance variances. Accountability: Enforce THD policies and hold associates accountable for operational standards and behavioral expectations
• 15% -Safety - Ensure strict adherence to hazmat procedures, SOPs, and Safety Matters guidelines. Immediately intervene to correct unsafe behaviors and recognize associates who demonstrate safe practices. Verify that all relevant safety checklists are completed on time and confirm that corrective actions are implemented. Model safe work practices and complete all assigned safety training. Guide associates on the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safe lifting techniques. Enforce safe distances around Lift Equipment and ensure associates understand the correct policies. Maintain safe aisles and walking surfaces by keeping them clear of debris. Assist customers shopping in an unsafe manner to prevent injury. Immediately correct unsafe conditions and hazardous situations as they arise.
• 25%- Shared Manager on Duty - Opening & Closing Operations: Perform all Opening/Closing duties, including securing the building, in strict adherence to security SOPs. Team Alignment: Lead store kickoff meetings and walk each department to communicate tasks and ensure total store readiness. Operational Continuity: Conduct hand-off walks with the prior MOD and partner with the Store Manager/ASMs to validate daily priorities. Execution & Compliance: Verify timely completion of store checklists and equipment safety inspections, ensuring immediate corrective actions are implemented. Merchandising Strategy: Review upcoming events and ads to determine required actions and partner with supervisors to ensure execution.

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