Operations ASM

Lowe's Home Centers, LLC; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement account with company

Paid time off

Associate discount

Job summary

Lowe's in Illinois is seeking an Operations Assistant Store Manager to lead a team, drive sales, and ensure a clean, safe, and well-stocked store. You will optimize coverage, respond to demand, and coach staff toward exceptional customer service and store performance.

The role requires managing daily operations, collaborating with leadership, and potentially rotating through merchandising and specialty assignments to enhance cross-training and development.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience leading associates in a retail environment.
• 3 years of experience in a fast-paced, cross-functional work environment.
• 1 year of experience performing manager-on-duty responsibilities.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain sales related licensure or registration as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate customer flow and adjust schedules to ensure proper coverage.
• Plan for spikes in sales and maintain stock to support demand.
• Conduct safety walks and coach associates on safe work practices.
• Lead a team to achieve sales and margin goals while driving operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with store leadership, District Manager, and Area staff on service, sales, and operations targets.
• Rotate through Merchandising and Specialty roles for cross-training and development.

Skills

Leading associates

Retail experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Sales licensing readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or background in retail logistics

Tools

Genesis

M2O

Project Tool

Thin Client

Job description

What You Will Do

All Lowe’s associates deliver quality customer service while maintaining a store that is clean, safe, and stocked with the products our customers need. As an Operations Assistant Store Manager, this means:

• Anticipating customer flow and work demand and redirecting efforts and schedules to ensure proper coverage when and where needed.
• Planning for spikes in sales and ensuring the store has the in-stock position to support the demand.
• Conducting safety walks, monitoring use of store power equipment, and coaching associates around safe work practices.

The Operations Assistant Store Manager leads a team of associates who work together to ensure our customers receive exceptional service while shopping in a clean, safe, well-stocked store. The Operations Assistant Store Manager is accountable for achieving sales and margin goals while driving operational efficiencies and maximizing overall customer satisfaction with the Lowe’s in-store experience. At times, the Operations Assistant Store Manager is expected to provide full leadership over the store.

The Operations Assistant Store Manager collaborates with peers on the store leadership team as well as the District Manager and Area support staff to assess the needs of our customers and develop the best methods for achieving service, sales, and operational objectives. Role-specific assignments and priorities will be tailored to front-end and back-end operations. Furthermore, this individual may be asked to rotate through Merchandising and Specialty assignments for the purpose of cross-training and development.

Travel Requirements: This role does not require regular travel; however, this role may need to travel on occasion to meetings, trainings, or to support neighboring stores.

What We're Looking For

• Salaried: Generally scheduled for 48 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.
• Requires morning, afternoon and evening availability any day of the week.
• Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties.
• Minimally must be able to lift 25 pounds without assistance; may lift over 25 pounds with or without assistance.

What You Need To Succeed

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of experience leading associates in a retail environment.
• 3 years of experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional work environment.
• 1 year of experience performing manager-on-duty responsibilities, including management of daily store operations and processes within and beyond assigned areas of responsibility.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain sales related licensure or registration as may be required by law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, certification, or background in retail store freight flow logistics.
• 5 years of experience leading support/operations associates in a retail or consumer service industry.
• 3 years of experience performing manager-on-duty responsibilities, including management of daily store operations and processes within and beyond assigned areas of responsibility.
• Experience working in the home improvement retail sector.
• Broad knowledge of interior/exterior product categories (e.g., flooring, cabinets, millwork, building materials, appliances, home décor, lighting, plumbing).
• Experience working with store computer systems (including but not limited to: Project Tool, Genesis, M2O, Thin Client, etc.).

If the state or local municipality requires a salesperson license for this position, you must either be licensed or pass the requisite licensing exam within sixty (60) days of starting employment in this position.

Pay Range: $62,000.00 - $104,000.00 annually
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits .

Associate Benefits ( https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/joining-our-team )

• Working at one of the largest retail companies has its perks. We offer exceptional benefits and wellness programs for eligible full-time and part-time associates, tailored for many different lifestyles. Our benefits range from health, vision and dental insurance to paid vacation, tuition assistance and parental and family-building benefits. Plus, we offer learning and development opportunities to help our associates grow their skills and achieve their goals.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 401(k) Retirement account with company match
• Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services and no-cost counseling for all kinds of needs
• Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
• Business Travel Accident insurance
• Maternity and Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Lowe's Associate Discount and broad discount platform
• Other discretionary benefits (based on eligibility) include annual bonuses, enrollment in Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan, and grant awards

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than$86 billion. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe’s is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. Based inMooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com .

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.