District Services Manager (Natick, MA)

The Home Depot; Natick (MA); In loco; USD 95.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Home Depot is seeking a District Services Manager in Massachusetts to drive Services sales growth by managing Service Providers and aligning with the Home Services organization. You will oversee sourcing, onboarding, expansion, and termination, partnering with the services operations team to ensure service standards and compliance.

This role emphasizes relationship management, field oversight, and continuous improvement through reviews, training, and performance metrics.

Competenze

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Minimum 3 years of related work experience.
• Preferred 4 years of leadership experience or equivalent.

Mansioni

• Manage the lifecycle of Service Providers including sourcing, onboarding, expansion, contraction, and termination within Home Depot's services governance.
• Lead Partnership Reviews and monitor performance, ensuring compliance with service standards and SLAs.
• Support store teams in managing provider relationships and escalations; drive continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
• Attend weekly field trainings and participate in meetings to forecast and plan service delivery and calendar coordination.

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Purpose:

The District Services Manager (DSM) plays a pivotal role in driving Services sales growth by cultivating and sustaining a strategic partnership between Service Providers and the Home Services organization. This role requires a blend of relationship management, operational oversight, and performance optimization. DSMs oversee the entire lifecycle of Service Providers, including sourcing, onboarding, expansion, contraction, and termination, in close collaboration with the services operations team. Through the partnership review process, DSMs ensure alignment with business goals, service standards, and compliance expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• 25% - Customer Experience and Issue Resolution - Research and review customer feedback from various sources (e.g., Google Reviews, BBB, Medallia IVOC) to identify recognition and service improvement opportunities. Prioritize, follow up, and ensure timely resolution of Customer Care cases, partnering with Service Providers to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and address escalations as needed. Support store relationships with Service Providers and resolve escalations related to service or compliance.

• 60% - Service Provider Management and Compliance - Schedule, prepare, and conduct Partnership Reviews and regular check-ins with Service Providers to assess performance, ensure compliance, analyze metrics, and collaborate on improvement plans that align with business goals and foster strong ongoing relationships. Support store teams in managing Service Provider relationships and escalations, collaborating with internal partners to address operational challenges, ensure compliance with Home Depot's performance and customer satisfaction standards. Prospect, evaluate, and onboard new Service Providers-including orientation and follow-up during go-live-while developing strategies to maintain a robust pipeline of qualified partners and ensure optimal in-stock levels and service coverage. Facilitate ongoing training and development for Service Providers on operational standards, compliance, and customer experience; organize and lead provider events to support store needs and business growth; and stay informed on market trends and best practices through participation in Merchant strategy calls and Competitor Walks. Execute comprehensive field oversight through regular job site and install inspections to ensure service quality. Lead monthly compliance reviews and audit analysis to proactively identify risks, remediate underperformance, and ensure adherence to standards to prevent financial penalties or service disruptions.

• 5% - Store Support - Conduct brief meet-and-greets with new SASMs during Services onboarding. Respond to and resolve store escalations related to installation issues, such as installer conduct, service provider delays, and SFI matters, strictly following SOP SS 08-40. Support stores with Service Provider promotional events and Home Shows (e.g., Lead generation or Program Knowledge events).

• 10% - Training/Development and Administrative Activities - Attend weekly field training sessions or review training materials in the video library to stay current on best practices and new initiatives. Prepare for and attend weekly calls with DM/SM and FDS/DSM to discuss Service-related issues and topics. Practice effective calendar management by reviewing current plans and forecasting for upcoming weeks.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This position reports to the Field Director Services

• This position has 0 direct reports

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel 20% to 50% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge or experience in the retail store environment, home improvement industry or general construction industry

• Experience in residential remodel project management.

• Demonstrated project management skills.

• Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with both internal and external customers.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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:

• 4

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• No previous leadership experience

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• No previous leadership experience

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Builds Networks

• Communicates Effectively

• Customer Focus

• Drives Results

• Manages Ambiguity

• Manages Conflict

• Persuades

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. - $95,000.00 - $120,000.00