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Are you committed to providing impeccable customer service? Do you rise to the challenge of solving a tough problem? Do you love to learn? If so, we want to hear from YOU.

The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, values and rewards dedicated, knowledgeable and helpful associates. We offer comprehensive benefits for both full- and part-time positions including medical, dental, 401k, and bonus opportunities. We commit to you that we will work continuously to foster an environment that celebrates diversity, inspires growth, rewards achievement — and empower you to help your customers achieve their goals and realize their vision.

The Home Depot reported sales of $71.3 billion in 2008. We operate over 2,200 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces, Mexico and China. We have also been recognized by FORTUNE magazine as the #1 Most Admired Specialty Retailer and the #13 Most Admired Corporations in America for 2006.

Consider joining the 300,000 orange-blooded associates that are already growing their career at The Home Depot and apply online today.

Job Description:

Store Manager


Company: The Home Depot


Job ID: 62847


Position Title: Store Manager


Working Location: NM - Santa Fe


Employment Status: Full-Time


Required Experience: 5+ years


Required Education: HS Diploma/GED


Travel Required: 0-25%




Job Description:
POSITION PURPOSE

Store Managers are responsible for the complete day-to-day operation of Home Depot stores. They are responsible for maximizing store sales and profitability while working ethically and modeling Home Depot's core values. They accomplish this goal by developing strategies and objectives and leading a team of Associates in executing these strategies and objectives. They must ensure that the store is optimally stocked and merchandised and that all Customers are provided with excellent customer service. A Store Manager must have a comprehensive knowledge of Home Depot business, be able to use this knowledge to formulate goals and objectives and be capable of motivating his/her self and others to work as a team and accomplish these goals and objectives. They must also be capable of working with Associates, Department Supervisors and the Assistant Store Managers (ASMs) to accomplish goals.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Managing the Business: Manage all aspects of store operation and profitability.
  • Excels in Customer Service: Ensure that customers are acknowledged, customer project needs are met, and concerns are resolved quickly. Forecast scheduling needs to meet customer demand.
  • Supervising Store Associates: Recruit and hire qualified candidates. Determine starting pay and pay increases over time. Observe, evaluate, coach, train, and develop associates. Communicate Home Depot and store objectives to associates.
  • Merchandising: Ensure all products and displays are merchandised effectively. Walk the store with District Managers, Merchants and others to stay proactive on merchandising issues.
  • Planning: Develop and communicate store standards to associates. Develop store mission, strategy and objectives and ensure that they are met. Forecast staffing needs. Study competition. Identify trends.
  • Other Duties: Ensure safety. Verify deposits. Follow standard operating procedures for openings and closings. Sign for petty cash, markdowns, time slips, refunds, price change take-in reports, etc.

    NATURE AND SCOPE

  • Reports to District Manager
  • Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. In addition to personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates.

    ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Typically located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust, fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights.
  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be eighteen years of age
  • Must pass the Drug Test
  • Must pass the Background Check
  • Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable


    EDUCATION REQUIRED

    The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diplomas and/or GED.

    YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 5


    PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

    Most all of the time is spent sitting in the same position or standing/walking or there is some requirement to lift or handle material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).

    ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to work a flexible, 55 hours per week schedule

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS


    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

  • Acts with Integrity: Demonstrates responsible, ethical and honest behavior.

  • Communicates Effectively: Keeps others informed through clear and concise communication. Listens carefully and adapts messages to fit audience.

  • Excels in Customer Service: Creates customer-focused environment; provides excellent service; sees business through eyes of our customers.

  • Inspires Achievement: Initiates actions to develop Associates; provides performance feedback; recognizes accomplishments.

  • Safety Orientation: Enforces safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model.

  • Delivers Results: Creates a sense of urgency; delegates appropriately; motivates self and team to accomplish objectives.


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