Sales Operation Manager – Home Depot Sales Team

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The Sales Operations Manager for the Home Depot team is responsible for all aspects of implementing and planning projects for the Home Depot stores. This person is the primary contact for dealing with the Home Depot MET service team and gives them specific direction on all projects. The primary goal of this role is to insure timely and accurate execution of all projects. This requires this individual to be interact with the internal and external resources needed to make sure these project executed. In addition this person supervises the POG analyst position.

Coordinate all projects with Home Depot MET project team

Develop schedule and timeline for each project incorporating all details POP (Point of Purchase), shipping, displays, product at store, etc.)
Specific instructions for each version of project (varies by bay depth, width, height, assortment)
Check mobile mapping and current POGs ( Planograms) to understand differences of set requirements in each store Specific step by step instructions for project details

Plan and execute Proof of Concept sets
Insure POP and product is on track for on time arrival to store

Insure correct SKU maintenance is communicated to team analyst and proper maintenance is submitted to customer in timely, correct manner.
Make sure marketing is on schedule with POP.
Track completion. Work with stores to resolve project issues. Track completion and follow up with stores that are incomplete
Work with National Account Managers (NAMs) on operational issues and projects.
Showroom sets & IC sets
Special Projects and Training.
Work closely with the MET team to resolve all everyday and project related issue that come up on a regular basis
Main team contact for interaction with our field merchandising team
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of Retail channel and store environment

Adept at creating a compelling vision, strategy and tactics to drive outstanding results.

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong, effective oral and written communications skills

Planning and organizing skills

3 Years Experience working With Home Depot and/or Lowe’s

Strong proficiency of Windows operating system required

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