Area Manager (Travel)

The Area Manager (AM) is responsible for overseeing the merchandising of four or more Home Depot Garden Centers in a District. Responsibilities include merchandising to company standards, implementing store promotions, setting weekly ads, working in conjunction with their District Manager to monitor inventory levels, ensure inventory accuracy, and support the on-boarding and coaching of new-hires while achieving sales objectives within a timely manner. Area Managers are also ultimately responsible for ensuring the highest level of customer service throughout their Garden Centers. An Area Manager is a role model and leader. They must solve problems, make informed decisions and manage their workforce and time wisely in order to achieve maximum results. This position will oversee

S Annapolis, Annapolis, Bowie, Lanham, Upper MarlboroTasks and Responsibilities:

Assist the District Manager and HR Generalist as needed in the recruitment and hiring exceptional talent to meet staffing needs.

Train and coach staff in the execution of daily tasks and best practices. Ensure required training is completed by store staff. Assist the DM in scheduling of employees within given operating budgets. Ensure ongoing work objectives are met through efficient management of time and resources. Provide constructive suggestions, encouragement, honest feedback and expectations to staff. Manage issues relating to Garden Center maintenance and safety. Role model Bell safety practices and procedures and, ensure incident / accident reporting and policy compliance. Ensure the correct interpretation, communication and implementation of Bells Plan-O-Gram program as directed by leadership. Ensure that proper channels of communication exist between Bell Nursery, our client and, vendor partners. Ensure staff compliance of established Company policies and standards. Proactively help identify and solve problems that affect the Garden Centers efficiency, productivity and overall service. Support store personnel and assume other activities as needed. Any other tasks as directed by the leadership.