Job Description:

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 Assistant Store Manager, this means: (1) Anticipating project, pricing, general bay service workload as well as live nursery service and watering as well as redirecting efforts and schedules to ensure proper coverage when and where needed, (2) The MST ASM is responsible for Space and Product location accuracy through quality process and general bay service execution while partnering with the SSC as needed to coordinate proper POG assignments for the store(3). The MST ASM is responsible for weekly ad set execution and promo space readiness to support company promotional initiatives. (4)The MST Assistant Store Manager leads a team of MST associates who work together executing Merchandising Service and Resets to ensure our customers shop in a clean, safe, well-stocked store. The MST Assistant Store Manager is accountable for achieving quality merchandising resets and general bay service while driving operational efficiencies and maximizing overall customer satisfaction with the Lowe's in-store experience. At times, the Assistant Store Manager is expected to provide full leadership over the store. (5) The MST ASM is responsible for ensuring the MST team executes daily price changes, promotional signage, and price mismatches at the store level to protect pricing integrity. The MST 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.Furthermore, MST ASMs may be asked to rotate through Merchandising, Specialty, and Operations 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.Team LeadershipInterviews, selects, develops and provides direct leadership over a team of supervisors and associates that support product categories in assigned areaModels the behaviors that are needed to deliver SMART customer service, maintain an in-stock position, and keep the store clean and safe for customersSets clear and measurable service, and operational goals for the team, ensures the team's effort supports those goals, and tracks progress on a daily basisConnects with the team regularly to understand challenges they are facing and to remove obstaclesProvides recognition for demonstrating effective behaviors and exceeding operational goals at the individual and team levelProvides open and timely feedback, coaching, training, development opportunities and mentorship to members of the team and encourages others to communicate openly and share constructive feedbackManages performance of associates against established goals and works with supervisors to take action when necessary to address performance concernsEncourages others to share ideas and empowers others to make decisions while providing guidance when necessaryIdentifies any associate relations concerns and takes the appropriate action as needed, handling directly where appropriate and/or escalating issues to senior management or HRDrives execution of all service, reset, pricing and operational programs in assigned area by monitoring activities, providing feedback, and making adjustments where neededIdentifies any barriers to superior service and communicates these along with solutions in a timely manner ensuring operations do not impact the customers' ability to see or interact with productsProgram ExecutionManages store opening and closing proceduresControls expenses including payroll and other controllable expenses, and manages payroll hours by confirming the schedule supports the forecasted payroll planMaintains knowledge of industry service, sales and operational trends and shares and applies knowledge where possibleIdentifies sales opportunities and gaps in inventory/merchandising and creates specific plans of action to drive improved in-stock, sales, and margin performanceLooks for ways within respective departments to enhance the Pro customer experience and drive Pro salesAnticipates and proactively addresses operational issues that could impact customer service levels and/or achievement of store sales goalsMonitors the use of store power equipment, ensuring that it is operated safely at all times and addressing any violations with associatesDrives a culture of safety, security and shrink prevention throughout the store, ensuring doors and gates are secured and monitored, signs of shoplifting and theft are reported appropriately, and that steps are taken on a daily basis to maintain inventory and shrink budget integrityManager-on-Duty (MOD)Provides full leadership over the store, driving engagement, customer service, and staffing and operational efficiencyWalks the store, observing customer/associate interaction and providing in-the-moment coaching to ensure associates are engaging customers and driving sales.Ensures depts are properly staffed for customer traffic, shifts associates for coverage as needed.Manages associate response to call buttonsValidates that aisles remain clean, safe and free of clutterFunnels non-MOD activities (e.g., customer complaints, management approvals, and other run the business activities including opening and closing the store) to appropriate non-MOD leadersSelf LeadershipSeeks performance feedback from others and pursues self-development opportunitiesProactively builds and maintains collaborative relationships with cross-functional partnersSets an example for others by adapting quickly and effectively to work challenges and organizational changeResponsibilities Specific To The MST ASMManages all reset, service and pricing activity within the store as well as Live Nursery service and watering as seasonal need requiresTeaches and demonstrates effective use of Lowe's selling and service modelSupport Ad Set execution through MST Flex endcap and promo space execution as well as validating promotional signage readinessAccountable to Product location space accuracy through SIMS execution and feedback during reset and service executionIn addition to the above responsibilities, this individual is held accountable for other duties as assignedRequirements:2 years of experience leading associates in a retail environment3 years of experience working in a fast-paced, cross- functional work environment1 year of experience performing manager-on-duty responsibilities, including management of daily store operations and processes within and beyond assigned areas of responsibility1 year of experience directly managing a team of sales associates (commissioned or non-commissioned) in retail, business-to-business, outside sales, or consumer service industry (Specialty ASM)Experience using Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to obtain sales related licensure or registration as may be required by lawPreferences:Experience in retail store freight flow logistics (Operations ASM)5 years of experience leading service associates in a retail or consumer service industry (Merchandising ASM)5 years of experience directly managing a team of sales associates (commissioned or non-commissioned) in retail, business-to-business, outside sales, or consumer service industry (Specialty ASM)5 years of experience leading support/operations associates in a retail or consumer service industry (Operations ASM)3 years of experience performing manager-on-duty responsibilities, including management of daily store operations and processes within and beyond assigned areas of responsibilityExperience working in the home improvement retail sectorBroad 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.)Certification in related area (Operations ASM)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.Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. 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