Operations Assistant Store Manager in Training

The Home Depot

North Myrtle Beach (SC)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking an Operations Assistant Store Manager in Training (OASM-IT) in the United States. The program provides hands-on experience across key store areas, mentorship, and leadership development, with a focus on customer service, safety, inventory, and profitability.

Training lasts up to 6 weeks, culminating in readiness for supervisory responsibilities. During the program you will work with Store Managers, ASMs, and field teams to develop actionable game plans for departmental

Qualifications

Must be 18+ and legally eligible to work in the United States.
Minimum 3 years of work experience; leadership experience of 2+ years.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering results.

Responsibilities

Participate in a structured Operations Assistant Manager in Training program.
Supervise associates and drive customer service, sales and safety standards.
Plan and manage merchandise placement, signing and inventory integrity.
Open/close store operations and enforce SOPs, safety and loss prevention.
Ensure safety and hazmat procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

Action Oriented

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Customer Focus

Resourceful

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Position Purpose

Operations Assistant Store Manager in Training (OASM-IT) will gain hands‑on experience in the key responsibilities and functions of a 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. Throughout their training, OAMs in Training will become familiar with Manager on Duty duties and learn to manage various aspects of the store, including associates, sales, customer service, safety standards, product availability, store presentation, and overall profitability. They will learn to oversee the smooth operation of several key areas, including the Customer Service Desk, Receiving, Tool Rental, Order Fulfillment, Lot Loaders, and the Back Office. OASMs in Training will collaborate with the Store Manager, Assistant Store Managers (ASMs), and operational 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. OASM - 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 OASM-IT training period, which will be up to 6 weeks, you will be learning to execute OASM key responsibilities.

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Position Purpose

Key Responsibilities

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.
15% 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% 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.
10% 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.
10% Safety - Ensure self and associates follow all safety and hazmat procedures and Safety Matters guidelines at all times.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports

This position reports to Store Manager
This position has 0 direct reports.

Travel Requirements

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

Physical Requirements

Must continuously stand or walk or regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).

Working Conditions

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

Minimum Qualifications

Must be eighteen 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

Preferred Years Of Work Experience

Minimum Leadership Experience