MARKET BRANCH MANAGER - LOS ANGELES

Home Depot Interiors is responsible for the sales and marketing of premium kitchen and bath remodeling products. The Branch Marketing Manager establishes, maintains, and builds relationships among HDI and store associates to help foster a greater partnership and store connectivity. The incumbent is primarily responsible for staffing the Home Services Product Specialists (HSPS) positions, training and developing HSPS, and driving lead generation efforts. The Branch Marketing Manager will regularly visit stores to provide training, promotional materials and reports to store personnel and follow up on performance of HSPS. In addition, will be responsible for generating and participating in various promotional events and shows to help develop the business.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities: 

• 50%-Staffs open HSPS (Home Services Project Specialist) positions, trains and develops HSPSs and follows up on performance. Shoulder to shoulder with associates to generate HDI product leads and schedule in-home consultation appointments. Works in stores daily to observe performance, recognize and coach. 
• 30%-Maintain and foster store connectivity through a positive working relationship with the stores through regular store visits. Regularly visit assigned stores to provide training, promotional materials and reports 
• 10%-Installs and maintains in store signage and promotional materials. Ongoing maintenance and cleaning of displays as needed. 
• 5%-Schedule, staff and participate in all store events and home shows. 
• 5%-Other job duties as assigned by manager. 

Nature and Scope:

• This position reports to Territory Sales Manager 
• This position has 5+ Direct Reports 

Environment:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. 
• Travel: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States

Education Required:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diplomas and/or GED. 

Years of Relevant Work Experience - 3 years 

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about; occasionally there may be a need to stoop or lift light objects (typically less than 8 pounds). 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in building and managing teams in a sales and/or marketing function.
• Knowledge or experience in the home improvement, retail or telemarketing field.
• Ability to travel to various locations based upon business needs.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Proven record of managing large teams successfully. 
• Strong customer service skills. Strong motivational skills. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills with flexibility of style to reach multiple audiences. 
• Prior training experience is helpful. 
• Excellent relationship building skills. 
• Computer skills including use Microsoft Office programs