Merchandising Assistant Store Manager in Training

Job overview

The Merchandising Assistant Store Manager in Training role is onsite in Winston-Salem, NC. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Home Depot store merchandising departments and prepares the trainee for assistant store manager responsibilities. Through a training program lasting up to six weeks, the trainee learns store operations, customer service, sales, profitability, and merchandising leadership. The role helps execute programs that support customer service, product availability, and store presentation while developing management capabilities.

What you'll do

• Participate in structured training covering retail operations, customer service, sales, profitability, and company policies
• supervise associates in the selling effort and support customer service
• perform opening, closing, and other Manager on Duty responsibilities
• support safety and hazmat procedures
• help plan merchandise placement and signing
• support stock integrity and inventory management
• complete assigned training modules and assessments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

winston-salem nc

home depot

retail merchandising

store operations

customer experience

associate leadership

inventory management

sales and productivity

manager on duty

training program

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The position typically reports to the Store Manager and has no direct reports. The posting states overnight travel is typically less than 5% of the time. Minimum education is high school diploma and/or GED; one year of work experience and three years of leadership experience are listed as minimums.

About the employer

Home Depot is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Building Material Dealers. Sector: 44.