Merchandising Assistant Store Manager in Training

Job overview

The Merchandising Assistant Store Manager in Training role is onsite in Dorchester, MA. Compensation is $70,000–$80,000 per year. The role supports store merchandising departments including Garden, Hardware, Lumber, Building Materials, Plumbing, and Electrical. Through a training program lasting up to six weeks, the trainee learns store leadership and assistant manager responsibilities. The role builds capability in customer service, department operations, sales, safety, and associate support to prepare for an assistant manager position.

What you'll do

• Participate in structured training covering store operations, customer service, sales, profitability, and company policies
• learn Manager on Duty responsibilities
• support customer experience and associate engagement
• learn opening and closing procedures, safety compliance, inventory management, and merchandise placement
• complete assigned training modules and assessments
• learn staffing, scheduling, performance management, and customer issue resolution.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

retail leadership

merchandising

store operations

customer service

sales

inventory management

safety

dorchester ma

home depot

training program

$70k–$80k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Structured training program of up to six weeks; high school diploma or GED-level knowledge is the stated minimum education.

About the employer

Home Depot is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other General Merchandise Retailers. Sector: 45.