Assistant Store Manager - Home Improvement/Building Supplies

Description

• Partner with the Store Manager to oversee daily store operations across all departments
• Provide consistent floor leadership to drive sales, service standards, and execution
• Lead, coach, and develop department managers and frontline associates
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing performance management
• Reinforce merchandising standards, inventory accuracy, loss prevention, and safety compliance
• Assist with labor planning, scheduling, and productivity management
• Monitor store KPIs and support action planning to improve sales, margin, and operational results
• Build strong relationships with customers, contractors, and the local community
• Step into the Store Manager role as needed to ensure continuity of leadership

Requirements

• Required: Solid background in lumber and home improvement retail
• Previous leadership experience as an Assistant Store Manager, Department Manager, or equivalent
• Strong understanding of multi-department retail operations and execution
• Proven people leader with the ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable
• Results-driven mindset with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on retail environment
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to lead through change

Corporate Culture

• Base salary of $85,000–$90,000 with a performance-based bonus of up to 30%
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Clear path for career progression into Store Manager and multi-site leadership roles
• Stable, growing organization with a strong national footprint
• Supportive, collaborative leadership team focused on training, development, and internal promotion

If you bring strong lumber and home improvement experience and are open to a confidential conversation about taking the next step in your retail leadership career, they encourage you to apply or connect directly for more information.