Assistant Store Manager - Night Operations

The Home Depot; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major home improvement retailer based in Brentwood, Tennessee, is seeking a Night Operations Assistant Store Manager in Training to oversee overnight freight operations and engage in a structured management training program. This role requires strong leadership, customer focus, and the ability to manage store operations effectively. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have relevant work experience for successful completion of the program, aimed at developing into an Assistant Manager position.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• 3 years of experience in a relevant role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise associates and drive customer service.
• Perform key operational responsibilities in the store.
• Ensure compliance with safety and hazmat procedures.
• Manage daily financial operations and inventory.

Skills

Customer Focus

Action Oriented

Collaborates

Drives Results

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position Purpose
Night Operations Assistant Store Manager in Training (NOASM-IT) will gain hands-on experience in the key responsibilities and functions of a Night Operations Assistant Store Manager at The Home Depot. The OAM - IT will undergo a comprehensive training program that includes hands-on experience, mentorship, and leadership development. During their training, NOASMs in Training will become familiar with Manager on Duty duties and will focus on overseeing overnight freight operations to ensure the successful execution of core freight handling programs. They will frequently collaborate with Night Replenishment Managers (NRMs) to manage the unload, pack out, and pack down. NOASM’s in Training will collaborate with the Store Manager, Assistant Store Managers (ASMs), and field teams and learn to develop and implement strategies that boost sales and profitability, creating actionable game plans for departmental success, and ensuring smooth department operations. NOASM-ITs are expected to lead by example. Additionally, they have a responsibility to uphold, maintain, and support all lawful company policies and positions. During the NOASM-IT training period, which will be up to 6 weeks, you will be learning to execute OASM key responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• 10% - Customer Experience: Supervising Associates in the selling effort and leading GET culture; drive customer service and associate engagement, ensure customer concerns are resolved effectively and take necessary actions to resolve situations promptly.
• 15% - Operations Management: Perform opening, closing MOD and other store-wide focus responsibilities. Adhere to all Company policies and procedures, hold associates accountable, command store SOPs (especially safety compliance), and learn tactics to maintain process accuracy and mitigate shrink.
• 15% - Safety: Ensure self and associates follow all safety and hazmat procedures and Safety Matters guidelines at all times.
• 10% - Sales and Productivity: Plan merchandise placement, signing, and support stock integrity through inventory management. Learn to operate all store equipment and systems and manage daily financial operations.
• 50% - Training and Preparing for Assistant Manager Position: Participate in a structured training program covering all aspects of retail store management, including operations, customer service, sales & profitability, and company policies and procedures. Learn and demonstrate tactics to support key accountability: staffing and scheduling, identifying and resolving stock deficiencies, supervising selling behaviors, resolving customer issues, supporting service needs for installed sales/special orders and product sales. Learn and demonstrate the performance management process, including review of associate performance and the disciplinary process. Complete all assigned training modules and assessments.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports

• This Position typically reports to the Store Manager
• This Position has 0 Direct Reports

Travel Requirements

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 5% of the time.

Physical Requirements

• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, and lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.

Working Conditions

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Conditions could produce mild discomfort on occasion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams

Minimum Education

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Preferred Education

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Minimum Years Of Work Experience

• 3

Preferred Years Of Work Experience

• 3

Minimum Leadership Experience

• 3

Preferred Leadership Experience

• 3

Certifications

• None

Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Customer Focus
• Develops Talent
• Drives Results
• Resourcefulness