Store Leadership: Merchandising & Operations Manager

Lowe's; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe's is seeking a Merchandising Assistant Store Manager in Mesa, AZ to lead a team and ensure a clean, safe, well-stocked store while achieving sales and margin goals. The role demands ability to adapt to customer demand and drive operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will collaborate with store leadership, district staff, and cross-train across Specialty and Operations to support customer service excellence and store performance.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience leading associates in a retail environment.
• 3 years in a fast-paced, cross-functional work environment.
• 1 year of experience performing manager-on-duty responsibilities, including management of daily store operations.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain sales related licensure or registration as may be required by law.
• Bachelor's degree in related field (preferred).
• 5 years of experience leading service 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.).

Responsibilities

• Anticipating customer flow and adjusting schedules to ensure coverage.
• Planning for spikes in sales and maintaining in-stock position to support demand.
• Conducting safety walks and coaching associates on safe work practices.
• Lead a team to deliver exceptional service in a clean, safe, well-stocked store.
• Collaborate with store leadership, District Manager, and Area staff to meet service, sales, and operational objectives.
• Rotate through Specialty and Operations assignments for cross-training and development.
• Travel occasionally to meetings or trainings when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Retail management

Manager-on-duty

Microsoft Office Suite

Licensure eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Store computer systems (Project Tool, Genesis, M2O, Thin Client)

Job description

Lowe's is seeking a Merchandising Assistant Store Manager in Mesa, AZ to lead a team and ensure a clean, safe, well-stocked store while achieving sales and margin goals. The role demands ability to adapt to customer demand and drive operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will collaborate with store leadership, district staff, and cross-train across Specialty and Operations to support customer service excellence and store performance.