Senior Analyst, Visual Merchandising
The Home Depot, Atlanta, GA, United States
Position Purpose
The Sr. Analyst of Marketing Storefront & Ariba Strategy and Operations provides end‑to‑end ownership of strategy (in alignment with the Sr. Manager), operations, site experience, and growth for the Marketing Storefront and Ariba platforms. This role holds decision authority across product assortment, pricing strategy, UX direction, agency leadership, roadmap planning, and performance reporting, ensuring a cohesive, data‑driven, and customer‑centric experience.
The Sr. Analyst serves as the primary point of accountability for platform performance, cross‑functional alignment, and partnering closely with Merchandising, Field Services, Finance, Supply Chain, and external agency partners.
Key Responsibilities
35% Project Planning and Management: Develops project plans, then manages cross-functional work groups to execute project plan. Pro-actively identify obstacles to success and solutions to those obstacles with manager.
30% Measurement & Reporting: Measures and reports on in-store experience innovation programs and projects to multiple constituencies ranging from front-line store associates to executive leaders. Generates customer insights and recommendations.
15% New Content Ideation: Imagines and advocates for new ways to solve existing and new customer pain points and keep The Home Depot ahead of the curve in the in-store experience.
10% Communication and Training: Communicates with store associates and store management as well as Store Support Center-based management on project progress and risks.
10% Product Management: Defines, articulates and documents needs & objectives, scope and business requirements for projects. Thinks creatively to make recommendations regarding execution strategies.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports
This position reports to the Sr Manager Visual Merch S&I.
This position has 0 direct reports.
Travel Requirements
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
Ability to draw accurate conclusions from financial documentation
Demonstrated project management skills
Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy-to-understand terms to diverse audiences
Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with both internal and external customers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Minimum Education
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Minimum Years of Work Experience
2
Competencies
Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
Business Insights - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Cultivates Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful
Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
Demonstrates Self-Awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses
Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
Manages Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear
Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
Nimble Learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder
Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently
Self-Development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
Tech Savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications
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The Sr. Analyst of Marketing Storefront & Ariba Strategy and Operations provides end‑to‑end ownership of strategy (in alignment with the Sr. Manager), operations, site experience, and growth for the Marketing Storefront and Ariba platforms. This role holds decision authority across product assortment, pricing strategy, UX direction, agency leadership, roadmap planning, and performance reporting, ensuring a cohesive, data‑driven, and customer‑centric experience.
The Sr. Analyst serves as the primary point of accountability for platform performance, cross‑functional alignment, and partnering closely with Merchandising, Field Services, Finance, Supply Chain, and external agency partners.
Key Responsibilities
35% Project Planning and Management: Develops project plans, then manages cross-functional work groups to execute project plan. Pro-actively identify obstacles to success and solutions to those obstacles with manager.
30% Measurement & Reporting: Measures and reports on in-store experience innovation programs and projects to multiple constituencies ranging from front-line store associates to executive leaders. Generates customer insights and recommendations.
15% New Content Ideation: Imagines and advocates for new ways to solve existing and new customer pain points and keep The Home Depot ahead of the curve in the in-store experience.
10% Communication and Training: Communicates with store associates and store management as well as Store Support Center-based management on project progress and risks.
10% Product Management: Defines, articulates and documents needs & objectives, scope and business requirements for projects. Thinks creatively to make recommendations regarding execution strategies.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports
This position reports to the Sr Manager Visual Merch S&I.
This position has 0 direct reports.
Travel Requirements
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
Ability to draw accurate conclusions from financial documentation
Demonstrated project management skills
Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy-to-understand terms to diverse audiences
Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with both internal and external customers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Minimum Education
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Minimum Years of Work Experience
2
Competencies
Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
Business Insights - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Cultivates Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful
Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
Demonstrates Self-Awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses
Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
Manages Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear
Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
Nimble Learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder
Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently
Self-Development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
Tech Savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications
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