[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Home Depot jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/home-depot/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Home Depot · Pennant Park, Atlanta - # Outside Sales Representative Trainee Program Manager - Atlanta Pennant Park, Atlanta - Manager or lead Sales Listed on Home Depot’s official careers site. Posted October 7, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Home Depot’s careers site →](https://homedepot.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CareerDepot/job/PENNANT-PARK-ATLANTA---9141/Outside-Sales-Representative-Trainee-Program-Manager---Atlanta_Req195302) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Home Depot](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/home-depot/) / Outside Sales Representative Trainee Program Manager - Atlanta ## Job description With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger. ### Position Purpose The Outside Sales Representative Trainee (OSRT) Program Manager is responsible for leading a cohort of OSR trainees through a best-in-class onboarding, training, and development experience. This role partners closely with merchants, store leadership, and multiple Pro business units to deliver a comprehensive training program. Through a blended approach that includes product knowledge, in-store exposure, and hands-on in-role experience, the OSR Trainee Manager prepares top outside sales talent for successful market placement. This position plays a key role in onboarding current and future cohorts, ultimately driving outside sales performance and growth through managed accounts. ### Key Responsibilities 20% Execution - Drive strong Pro performance outcomes through the trainee pipeline (growth, profitability, and Pro customer satisfaction); Ensure consistent execution of the trainee program; Identify and implement best practices across the trainee experience; Lead weekly trainee meetings, and facilitate monthly and quarterly readiness/program reviews 40% Leadership - Provide direction and guidance to OSR trainees on all aspects of professional sales; Motivate, coach and develop trainees through structured program; Reinforce strong selling, relationship building, and systems habits, and coach to standards 20% Planning - Understand the market competitive environment and teach strategies to win across Pro customer segments and Home Depot departments; Implement and continuously improve the training plan to prepare OSR trainees for success as future sales members in their markets 20% Providing Excellent Customer Service - Build strong relationships and a deep understanding of capabilities and Pro customer needs, and coach trainees to consistently fulfill those needs through strong service and follow-through Direct Manager/Direct Reports: This position typically reports to Sr. Manager Pro Business This position has ~15 direct reports Travel Requirements: Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 10% of the time Physical Requirements: Most of the time is spent sitting in the same position or standing/walking, or there is some requirement to lift or handle material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds). ### Working Conditions Located in a blend of comfortable indoor areas and time in the field. 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. 3 years of previous leadership and/or training leadership experience Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with both internal and external customers 4+ years account management/sales management experience 4+ years home improvement or home building industry experience 4+ years leading and developing a large team Experience/desire to impact early career talent Successful professional growth in a fast-paced retail environment Competencies: Develops Talent Action Oriented Persuades Builds Effective Teams Builds Networks Communicates Effectively Customer Focus Drives Results Demonstrates a strong ability to create and cultivate an active network of relationships both inside and outside the organization; Ability to leverage relationships to accomplish sales and profitability goals Strong leadership and negotiation skills; ability to persuade or influence others Excellent communication skills; verbal, written and able to communicate globally Builds effective partnerships throughout the organization; Actions are consistent with words Follows through on commitments; Makes Solid Decisions: Grasps essentials of complex issues and initiates actions that are most appropriate for the business Creates an Inclusive Environment: Demonstrates commitment to inclusion in staffing, training and development Gets Results: Acts with urgency; Sets aggressive goals and achieves them ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 7, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 11 days - Location: Pennant Park, Atlanta -[Apply on Home Depot’s careers site →](https://homedepot.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CareerDepot/job/PENNANT-PARK-ATLANTA---9141/Outside-Sales-Representative-Trainee-Program-Manager---Atlanta_Req195302) ## More jobs at Home Depot ### [Digital Sales Representative](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/home-depot/jobs/0720e61cba7744e16abf/) Pennant Park, Atlanta - ### [Electrical Inside Sales Representative - Atlanta](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/home-depot/jobs/954c5302355f8f2bc8c2/) Pennant Park, Atlanta - ### [Plumbing Inside Sales Representative](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/home-depot/jobs/c738ff0c30dff7d44892/) Pennant Park, Atlanta - ### [Plumbing Inside Sales Representative - Atlanta](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/home-depot/jobs/2a5dcebe636d54b8d44b/) Pennant Park, Atlanta - ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Outside Sales Representative](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/0a964feb5ba62596757d/) Eaton · Ottawa, Ontario, CAN ### [Outside Sales Executive](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/1554865e1d6c097f1b7c/) Deutsche Post · Tokyo, Japan ### [SALES- Trainee](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sherwin-williams/jobs/a98b6a743a3b86d79b2c/) Sherwin-Williams · Mexico ### [Sales Trainee - Bangalore](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/grasim-industries/jobs/83fc513a1cc3fb0c43f3/) Grasim Industries · Karnataka OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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