Merchandising Service Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule Merchandising Service team and manage resources to drive efficient project execution in fulfillment of the overall Merchandising Service strategy
• Guide Merchandising Service Associates (MSAs) around project priorities, scheduling, expectations, and needs (e.g., materials, supplies, time)
• Deliver onboarding and training, provide on-the-job coaching, and mentor MSAs
• Coach MSAs on performance
• Create tailored development plans for MSAs by analyzing metrics and individual strengths, weaknesses, and needs
• Handle disciplinary actions and proactively partner with HR business partner
• Manage project, travel, display, fixture expenses and weekly payroll
• Identify and resolve project and/or store-level issues using available resources
• Summarize and communicate project information, updates, and feedback on project execution with store team, field leaders, and corporate teams
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, merchandising, and displays to be shared across the district, region, and enterprise, as appropriate
• Lead team to merchandise live goods in garden centers
• Lead teams ranging from 11-21 people
• Collaborate with Field Project managers on large third party labor projects when needed
• Provide SMART customer service at all times through the daily execution of Lowe's customer service policies, procedures and programs
• Seek out customers to understand his/her needs and assist in locating, demonstrating, selecting, carrying, and/or loading merchandise
• Listen to and respond knowledgeably and promptly to customer and employee questions by taking them to areas of the store and walking them through projects when necessary
• Demonstrate sincere appreciation to customers
• Communicate information to customers regarding all stock, special order merchandise, feature benefits, application, and warranty information related to Lowe’s programs
• Support those that directly help customers by providing the tools and resources needed
• Lead daily price change execution, audit and update price labels inside and outside the store
• Oversee that merchandise is stocked, fronted, and fully packed down in assigned area according to planogram
• Confirm that all signage, reorder stickers, pricing, and product information is accurate
• Confirm all product displays, resets, and bay integrity efforts are completed according to Lowe's specifications, planograms, and merchandising and safety standards
• Collaborate with receiving departments in assigned stores to establish or revise the staging process for reset product and product support materials
• Lead efforts of buyback items and ensure they are pulled, prepped, and ready for shipping
• Oversee the proper processing of damaged products
• Detect common signs of shoplifting, theft, and other security risks, and promptly communicate them to management and/or Asset Protection
• Ensure compliance with housekeeping standards and programs (e.g., Zone Recovery) to maintain cleanliness and organization of store and working areas
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment, which may include conducting daily safety reviews, noting hazards, keeping aisles clear, and securing doors and gates
• Adhere to all safety requirements relevant to one’s regular job duties: top stock safety, reinstalling safety cables, use of aisle blockers, a tether line on power equipment, spotters, and safety devices
• Operate store equipment as needed depending on one's specific role and department (e.g., Zebra phone, telephone, paging system, copiers, fax machines, computers, CCTV surveillance system, key cutter, panel saw, paint mixer, flooring cutters, compacter baler)
• Maintain point-of-sale signage including bin plus beam label stock ensuring all bin locators are placed and price changes are activated
• Follow state-specific guidelines on price changes (Pricing Policy SF-06)

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED General Studies or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
• 2 years customer service or retail experience in a fast-paced retail environment (or 1 year of Lowe's store experience)
• 1 year experience as a team lead or leading others in an informal capacity

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience including coaching/training and evaluating the performance of direct reports
• Merchandising experience including reading planograms, setting up and tearing down displays
• Experience operating power equipment such as lifts, order pickers, and similar equipment

About Lowe’s

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

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