ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER - NIGHT OPERATIONS

The Home Depot; Richfield (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot in Richfield, MN is seeking a Night Operations Assistant Store Manager in Training (NOASM-IT). This structured program provides hands-on experience in overnight freight operations, mentorship, and leadership development to prepare you for a Store Manager role.

During the training, you will work with Night Replenishment Managers and store leadership to oversee unloads, pack out, and inventory, while building skills in staffing, scheduling, customer service, and profitability.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in a retail or leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overnight freight operations and ensure compliance with safety SOPs.
• Lead customer service and associate engagement to support sales and store culture.
• Manage opening/closing duties and adherence to store policies and procedures.
• Plan merchandise placement, signing, and inventory support with key partners.
• Participate in a structured training program covering store management, staffing, scheduling, and performance management.

Skills

Action Oriented

Collaborates

Customer Focus

Develops Talent

Drives Results

Resourcefulness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

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 lead GET culture and set the example. Drive customer service and associate engagement through the store; ensure Customer concerns are solved effectively and take necessary actions to resolve situations promptly
• 15% - Operations Management - Perform Opening, Closing MOD and other whole store focus responsibilities. Adhere to all Company policies and procedures and hold associates accountable for following all Company policies and procedures. Command of store standard operating procedures (SOP’s), especially those involving Safety compliance and learn tactics to maintain process accuracy and take steps to 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 - Work with key partners to plan merchandise placement, signing and support stock integrity through inventory management. ASMs in Training will learn how to maintain and operate all store equipment and systems as well as how to 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, supervisor associates in selling behaviors, resolving customer issues and concerns, and supporting service needs for both installed sales/special orders and product sales. Learn and demonstrate the performance management process, to include review of associate performance and how to execute the associate disciplinary process when necessary. Complete all assigned training modules and assessments.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This Position typically reports tothe 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