Store Co-Manager

Position Purpose:

Store Co-Managers are responsible for working in tandem with the Store Manager to ensure the successful day to day operation of Home Depot stores. They share responsibility 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 Co-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.

Key Responsibilities:

25% Co-Managing the Business. Co-Manage all aspects of store operation and profitability. 20% Excels in Customer Service. Ensure that customers are acknowledged, customer project needs are met, concerns are resolved quickly. Work with Store Manager to forecast scheduling needs to meet customer demand. 20% Supervising Store Associates. Work with team to 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. 15% Merchandising. Ensure all products and displays are merchandised effectively. Walk the store with Store Manager, District Manager, Merchants and others to stay proactive on merchandising issues. 10% Planning. Develop and communicate store standards to associates. Develop, with Store Manager, a store mission, strategy and objectives and ensure that they are met. Study competition. Identify trends. 10% Other Duties. Ensure safety of customers and associates. Verify deposits. Follow standard operating procedures for openings and closings. Sign for petty cash, markdowns, time slips, refunds, price change take in reports, etc.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

Position 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.

Travel Requirements:

Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical 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).

Working Conditions:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Minimum Education:

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

Preferred Education:

No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

5

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

None

Certifications:

None

Competencies:

Acts with Integrity: Demonstrates responsible, ethical and honest behavior in all Home Depot roles, tasks and responsibilities; models the Home Depot values. Communicates Effectively: Communicates clearly and concisely with all audiences; keeps others informed and takes appropriate partnerships where necessary. Champions Development: Seeks knowledge about the strengths and weaknesses of his/her self and Associates; takes steps to maximize development of both self and Associates. Customer Driven: Creates a customer-focused environment in which excellent service becomes a cultural expectation. Promotes Teamwork: Coaches Associates to work well with another; creates an open environment where people say what is on their minds; rewards teamwork. Gets Things Done: Motivates self and others to accomplish important objectives despite a complex and sometimes ambiguous environment. Building Relationships: Establishes trust and credibility with people over time; establishes rapport with people; has smooth working relationships with people inside and outside of the organization. Safety Orientation: Enforces safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model; holds Associates to a high safety standard. Problem Solving: Reacts quickly and appropriately to problems in the store; follows-up in a timely manner to issues not immediately resolvable; ties all loose ends. Plans Strategically: Demonstrates the ability to determine goals, direction and actions.

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