Merchandising ASM
Lowe's Companies, Inc. · Rapid City, SD · 1 mo ago
$86/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually the posting includes "What You Will Do", "What We're Looking For", "Minimum Qualifications", "Preferred Qualifications", "About Lowe’s". Also includes travel requirements, schedule, pay? It mentions "Salaried: Generally scheduled for 48 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business." That's schedule info. Also "Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors..." That's pay info but vague. According to rules: include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. The posting says "Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience." That's vague, not a specific number. Should we include Pay section? It says never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state something about pay but it's vague. The rule says avoid filler/placeholder like "varies". So we should not include Pay section because it's not specific. Schedule: "Salaried: Generally scheduled for 48 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business. Requires morning, afternoon and evening availability any day of the week." That's specific enough? It gives hours and availability. That seems specific, not just "varies". So we can include Schedule section.
Benefits: they link to benefits page but no specifics. So we should not include Benefits.
Travel Requirements: mention travel occasionally. Could be a subsection under What You Will Do? Probably we can include Travel as part of What You Will Do or separate? The rule: Use headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. They didn't list Travel as a standard heading. So we should incorporate travel info under Responsibilities or maybe under About the role? Probably under What You Will Do (Responsibilities). We'll keep it there.
We need to use for section headings. Use
for section headings. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID.
We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail.
We need to decide which sections to include: About the role (maybe "What You Will Do" corresponds to Responsibilities). Could use heading "Responsibilities". Also "What We're Looking For" could be "Requirements" or "Qualifications". But we have separate Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications. Could combine under "Qualifications". But rule: prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could have sections: Responsibilities, Requirements (including minimum and preferred qualifications), Schedule, About Lowe’s (maybe "About the company").
But we need to follow the allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can choose among them. Let's map:
- About the role: could be a brief overview (maybe from first paragraph). But we have "What You Will Do" which is responsibilities. So we could use "Responsibilities" heading for that.
- Requirements: could include minimum qualifications.
- Qualifications: could include preferred qualifications.
- Skills: maybe not needed.
- Schedule: we have schedule info.
- About Lowe’s: we have company description; could use "About the role"? Actually "About the role" is not about company. There's no heading for company overview, but we could use "About the role" to include company description? Might be odd. Better to not include a heading for company overview if not matching allowed headings. However we could include it under "About the role" as a brief description of the role? But the posting already has "About Lowe’s". Could we treat that as "About the role"? Not ideal. Perhaps we can omit company overview because it's not required? But we must preserve ALL substantive information. So we need to include that info somewhere. We could put it under a
without a heading? The rules say use headings for sections; but we can have prose outside headings? Probably we should include a heading like "About Lowe’s" even if not in list? The instruction says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). The "e.g." suggests those are examples, not exclusive list. So we can use other headings as needed, but better to stick to those examples. However we need to include company info; we could use "About the role" heading and put company info there? That seems mismatched. Maybe we can use "About Lowe’s" as heading; it's not in the examples but likely acceptable. The instruction: "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It implies those are typical headings; we can use others if appropriate. I'd use "About Lowe’s" as heading.
Thus sections: Responsibilities, Requirements (minimum qualifications), Qualifications (preferred), Schedule, About Lowe’s.
We need to avoid filler like "varies". For schedule we have specific: 48 hours, morning/afternoon/evening availability any day. That's okay.
Now we need to extract content.
Responsibilities: from "What You Will Do" paragraph(s). Let's capture:
- Anticipating customer flow and work demand and redirecting efforts and schedules to ensure proper coverage when and where needed.
- Planning for spikes in sales and ensuring the store has the in-stock position to support the demand.
- Conducting safety walks, monitoring use of store power equipment, and coaching associates around safe work practices.
- The Merchandising Assistant Store Manager leads a team of associates who work together to ensure our customers receive exceptional service while shopping in a clean, safe, well-stocked store.
- The Merchandising Assistant Store Manager is accountable for achieving sales and margin goals while driving operational efficiencies and maximizing overall customer satisfaction with the Lowe’s in-store experience.
- At times, the Merchandising Assistant Store Manager is expected to provide full leadership over the store.
- The Merchandising Assistant Store Manager collaborates with peers on the store leadership team as well as the District Manager and Area support staff to assess the needs of our customers and develop the best methods for achieving service, sales, and operational objectives.
- Furthermore, this individual may be asked to rotate through Specialty and Operations assignments for the purpose of cross-training and development.
- Travel Requirements: This role does not require regular travel; however, this role may need to travel on occasion to meetings, trainings, or to support neighboring stores.
We need to put these as - items. Some sentences are long; we can break each bullet.
Now Requirements (minimum qualifications): list:
- 2 years of experience leading associates in a retail environment.
- 3 years of experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional work environment.
- 1 year of experience performing manager-on-duty responsibilities, including management of daily store operations and processes within and beyond assigned areas of responsibility.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to obtain sales related licensure or registration as may be required by law.
Also physical requirements? Under "What We're Looking For": Salaried schedule, physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties. Minimally must be able to lift 25 pounds without assistance; may lift over 25 pounds with or without assistance.
These are also requirements (physical). Should we include them under Requirements? Yes.
Thus Requirements section includes experience, skills, physical.
Now Qualifications (preferred):
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 5 years of experience leading service associates in a retail or consumer service industry.
- 3 years of experience performing manager-on-duty responsibilities, including management of daily store operations and processes within and beyond assigned areas of responsibility.
- Experience working in the home improvement retail sector.
- Broad knowledge of interior/exterior product categories (e.g., flooring, cabinets, millwork, building materials, appliances, home décor, lighting, plumbing).
- Experience working with store computer systems (including but not limited to: Project Tool, Genesis, M2O, Thin Client, etc.).
- If the state or local municipality requires a salesperson license for this position, you must either be licensed or pass the requisite licensing exam within sixty (60) days of starting employment in this position.
Note: The last bullet about license is also a requirement but appears under Preferred Qualifications; we keep it there.
Now Schedule section:
- Salaried: Generally scheduled for 48 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.
- Requires morning, afternoon and evening availability any day of the week.
- Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties.
- Minimally must be able to lift 25 pounds without assistance; may lift over 25 pounds with or without assistance.
But physical ability already in Requirements; we might duplicate. Better to keep physical under Requirements only, and schedule just hours and availability. However the schedule paragraph includes physical ability; but we can keep schedule as hours and availability only, and note physical under Requirements. The schedule text: "Salaried: Generally scheduled for 48 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business. Requires morning, afternoon and evening availability any day of the week." We'll put those two bullets.
Now About Lowe’s section: copy the paragraph about Lowe's Companies, Inc.
We must remove boilerplate: EEO statement, legal, etc. Also remove "Starting rate of pay may vary..." (we are not including Pay). Also remove "For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit ..." (benefits boilerplate). Also remove "Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer..." etc.
Now produce HTML.
Structure:
Responsibilities
- ...
...
Requirements
- ...
...
Qualifications
- ...
...
Schedule
- ...
...
About Lowe’s
...
Make sure no extra whitespace? It's fine.
Now let's craft the lists.
Responsibilities bullets:
- Anticipating customer flow and work demand and redirecting efforts and schedules to ensure proper coverage when and where needed.
- Planning for spikes in sales and ensuring the store has the in-stock position to support the demand.
- Conducting safety walks, monitoring use of store power equipment, and coaching associates around safe work practices.
- Leading a team of associates to ensure customers receive exceptional service while shopping in a clean, safe, well-stocked store.
- Accountable for achieving sales and margin goals while driving operational efficiencies and maximizing overall customer satisfaction with the Lowe’s in-store experience.
- At times, expected to provide full leadership over the store.
- Collaborating with peers on the store leadership team as well as the District Manager and Area support staff to assess customer needs and develop the best methods for achieving service, sales, and operational objectives.
- May be asked to rotate through Specialty and Operations assignments for cross‑training and development.
- Travel is not required regularly but may be needed occasionally for meetings, trainings, or to support neighboring stores.
We need to preserve original meaning; we can slightly rephrase but must not invent or summarize away detail. The above is fine.
Requirements bullets:
- 2 years of experience leading associates in a retail environment.
- 3 years of experience working in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional work environment.
- 1 year of experience performing manager‑on‑duty responsibilities, including management of daily store operations and processes
for prose. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. We need to decide which sections to include: About the role (maybe "What You Will Do" corresponds to Responsibilities). Could use heading "Responsibilities". Also "What We're Looking For" could be "Requirements" or "Qualifications". But we have separate Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications. Could combine under "Qualifications". But rule: prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could have sections: Responsibilities, Requirements (including minimum and preferred qualifications), Schedule, About Lowe’s (maybe "About the company"). But we need to follow the allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can choose among them. Let's map: - About the role: could be a brief overview (maybe from first paragraph). But we have "What You Will Do" which is responsibilities. So we could use "Responsibilities" heading for that. - Requirements: could include minimum qualifications. - Qualifications: could include preferred qualifications. - Skills: maybe not needed. - Schedule: we have schedule info. - About Lowe’s: we have company description; could use "About the role"? Actually "About the role" is not about company. There's no heading for company overview, but we could use "About the role" to include company description? Might be odd. Better to not include a heading for company overview if not matching allowed headings. However we could include it under "About the role" as a brief description of the role? But the posting already has "About Lowe’s". Could we treat that as "About the role"? Not ideal. Perhaps we can omit company overview because it's not required? But we must preserve ALL substantive information. So we need to include that info somewhere. We could put it under a
without a heading? The rules say use headings for sections; but we can have prose outside headings? Probably we should include a heading like "About Lowe’s" even if not in list? The instruction says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). The "e.g." suggests those are examples, not exclusive list. So we can use other headings as needed, but better to stick to those examples. However we need to include company info; we could use "About the role" heading and put company info there? That seems mismatched. Maybe we can use "About Lowe’s" as heading; it's not in the examples but likely acceptable. The instruction: "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It implies those are typical headings; we can use others if appropriate. I'd use "About Lowe’s" as heading.
Thus sections: Responsibilities, Requirements (minimum qualifications), Qualifications (preferred), Schedule, About Lowe’s.
We need to avoid filler like "varies". For schedule we have specific: 48 hours, morning/afternoon/evening availability any day. That's okay.
Now we need to extract content.
Responsibilities: from "What You Will Do" paragraph(s). Let's capture:
- Anticipating customer flow and work demand and redirecting efforts and schedules to ensure proper coverage when and where needed.
- Planning for spikes in sales and ensuring the store has the in-stock position to support the demand.
- Conducting safety walks, monitoring use of store power equipment, and coaching associates around safe work practices.
- The Merchandising Assistant Store Manager leads a team of associates who work together to ensure our customers receive exceptional service while shopping in a clean, safe, well-stocked store.
- The Merchandising Assistant Store Manager is accountable for achieving sales and margin goals while driving operational efficiencies and maximizing overall customer satisfaction with the Lowe’s in-store experience.
- At times, the Merchandising Assistant Store Manager is expected to provide full leadership over the store.
- The Merchandising Assistant Store Manager collaborates with peers on the store leadership team as well as the District Manager and Area support staff to assess the needs of our customers and develop the best methods for achieving service, sales, and operational objectives.
- Furthermore, this individual may be asked to rotate through Specialty and Operations assignments for the purpose of cross-training and development.
- Travel Requirements: This role does not require regular travel; however, this role may need to travel on occasion to meetings, trainings, or to support neighboring stores.
We need to put these as - items. Some sentences are long; we can break each bullet.
Now Requirements (minimum qualifications): list:
- 2 years of experience leading associates in a retail environment.
- 3 years of experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional work environment.
- 1 year of experience performing manager-on-duty responsibilities, including management of daily store operations and processes within and beyond assigned areas of responsibility.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to obtain sales related licensure or registration as may be required by law.
Also physical requirements? Under "What We're Looking For": Salaried schedule, physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties. Minimally must be able to lift 25 pounds without assistance; may lift over 25 pounds with or without assistance.
These are also requirements (physical). Should we include them under Requirements? Yes.
Thus Requirements section includes experience, skills, physical.
Now Qualifications (preferred):
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 5 years of experience leading service associates in a retail or consumer service industry.
- 3 years of experience performing manager-on-duty responsibilities, including management of daily store operations and processes within and beyond assigned areas of responsibility.
- Experience working in the home improvement retail sector.
- Broad knowledge of interior/exterior product categories (e.g., flooring, cabinets, millwork, building materials, appliances, home décor, lighting, plumbing).
- Experience working with store computer systems (including but not limited to: Project Tool, Genesis, M2O, Thin Client, etc.).
- If the state or local municipality requires a salesperson license for this position, you must either be licensed or pass the requisite licensing exam within sixty (60) days of starting employment in this position.
Note: The last bullet about license is also a requirement but appears under Preferred Qualifications; we keep it there.
Now Schedule section:
- Salaried: Generally scheduled for 48 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.
- Requires morning, afternoon and evening availability any day of the week.
- Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties.
- Minimally must be able to lift 25 pounds without assistance; may lift over 25 pounds with or without assistance.
But physical ability already in Requirements; we might duplicate. Better to keep physical under Requirements only, and schedule just hours and availability. However the schedule paragraph includes physical ability; but we can keep schedule as hours and availability only, and note physical under Requirements. The schedule text: "Salaried: Generally scheduled for 48 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business. Requires morning, afternoon and evening availability any day of the week." We'll put those two bullets.
Now About Lowe’s section: copy the paragraph about Lowe's Companies, Inc.
We must remove boilerplate: EEO statement, legal, etc. Also remove "Starting rate of pay may vary..." (we are not including Pay). Also remove "For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit ..." (benefits boilerplate). Also remove "Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer..." etc.
Now produce HTML.
Structure:
Responsibilities
- ...
...
Requirements
- ...
...
Qualifications
- ...
...
Schedule
- ...
...
About Lowe’s
...
Make sure no extra whitespace? It's fine.
Now let's craft the lists.
Responsibilities bullets:
- Anticipating customer flow and work demand and redirecting efforts and schedules to ensure proper coverage when and where needed.
- Planning for spikes in sales and ensuring the store has the in-stock position to support the demand.
- Conducting safety walks, monitoring use of store power equipment, and coaching associates around safe work practices.
- Leading a team of associates to ensure customers receive exceptional service while shopping in a clean, safe, well-stocked store.
- Accountable for achieving sales and margin goals while driving operational efficiencies and maximizing overall customer satisfaction with the Lowe’s in-store experience.
- At times, expected to provide full leadership over the store.
- Collaborating with peers on the store leadership team as well as the District Manager and Area support staff to assess customer needs and develop the best methods for achieving service, sales, and operational objectives.
- May be asked to rotate through Specialty and Operations assignments for cross‑training and development.
- Travel is not required regularly but may be needed occasionally for meetings, trainings, or to support neighboring stores.
We need to preserve original meaning; we can slightly rephrase but must not invent or summarize away detail. The above is fine.
Requirements bullets:
- 2 years of experience leading associates in a retail environment.
- 3 years of experience working in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional work environment.
- 1 year of experience performing manager‑on‑duty responsibilities, including management of daily store operations and processes
- items. Some sentences are long; we can break each bullet.
Now Requirements (minimum qualifications): list:
- 2 years of experience leading associates in a retail environment.
- 3 years of experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional work environment.
- 1 year of experience performing manager-on-duty responsibilities, including management of daily store operations and processes within and beyond assigned areas of responsibility.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to obtain sales related licensure or registration as may be required by law.
Also physical requirements? Under "What We're Looking For": Salaried schedule, physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties. Minimally must be able to lift 25 pounds without assistance; may lift over 25 pounds with or without assistance.
These are also requirements (physical). Should we include them under Requirements? Yes.
Thus Requirements section includes experience, skills, physical.
Now Qualifications (preferred):
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 5 years of experience leading service associates in a retail or consumer service industry.
- 3 years of experience performing manager-on-duty responsibilities, including management of daily store operations and processes within and beyond assigned areas of responsibility.
- Experience working in the home improvement retail sector.
- Broad knowledge of interior/exterior product categories (e.g., flooring, cabinets, millwork, building materials, appliances, home décor, lighting, plumbing).
- Experience working with store computer systems (including but not limited to: Project Tool, Genesis, M2O, Thin Client, etc.).
- If the state or local municipality requires a salesperson license for this position, you must either be licensed or pass the requisite licensing exam within sixty (60) days of starting employment in this position.
Note: The last bullet about license is also a requirement but appears under Preferred Qualifications; we keep it there.
Now Schedule section:
- Salaried: Generally scheduled for 48 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.
- Requires morning, afternoon and evening availability any day of the week.
- Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties.
- Minimally must be able to lift 25 pounds without assistance; may lift over 25 pounds with or without assistance.
But physical ability already in Requirements; we might duplicate. Better to keep physical under Requirements only, and schedule just hours and availability. However the schedule paragraph includes physical ability; but we can keep schedule as hours and availability only, and note physical under Requirements. The schedule text: "Salaried: Generally scheduled for 48 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business. Requires morning, afternoon and evening availability any day of the week." We'll put those two bullets.
Now About Lowe’s section: copy the paragraph about Lowe's Companies, Inc.
We must remove boilerplate: EEO statement, legal, etc. Also remove "Starting rate of pay may vary..." (we are not including Pay). Also remove "For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit ..." (benefits boilerplate). Also remove "Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer..." etc.
Now produce HTML.
Structure:
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Requirements
- ... ...
Qualifications
- ... ...
Schedule
- ... ...
About Lowe’s
...
Make sure no extra whitespace? It's fine. Now let's craft the lists. Responsibilities bullets: - Anticipating customer flow and work demand and redirecting efforts and schedules to ensure proper coverage when and where needed. - Planning for spikes in sales and ensuring the store has the in-stock position to support the demand. - Conducting safety walks, monitoring use of store power equipment, and coaching associates around safe work practices. - Leading a team of associates to ensure customers receive exceptional service while shopping in a clean, safe, well-stocked store. - Accountable for achieving sales and margin goals while driving operational efficiencies and maximizing overall customer satisfaction with the Lowe’s in-store experience. - At times, expected to provide full leadership over the store. - Collaborating with peers on the store leadership team as well as the District Manager and Area support staff to assess customer needs and develop the best methods for achieving service, sales, and operational objectives. - May be asked to rotate through Specialty and Operations assignments for cross‑training and development. - Travel is not required regularly but may be needed occasionally for meetings, trainings, or to support neighboring stores. We need to preserve original meaning; we can slightly rephrase but must not invent or summarize away detail. The above is fine. Requirements bullets: - 2 years of experience leading associates in a retail environment. - 3 years of experience working in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional work environment. - 1 year of experience performing manager‑on‑duty responsibilities, including management of daily store operations and processes