coach/ops mgr trainee

Walmart • Foley, AL

21h • $31 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

The Coach/Ops Manager Trainee leads and develops teams, supports store operations, and drives customer service, sales, and financial performance in a designated store area. The role includes coaching associates, communicating company initiatives and expectations, supporting merchandising and inventory processes, and implementing plans to improve results and customer experience. It also provides supervision and development for associates, supports staffing, and ensures compliance with company policies and values.

The position emphasizes respect for individuals, integrity, customer service, and continuous improvement. It involves building an inclusive workplace, developing talent, making data-informed decisions, adapting to change, and supporting Walmart’s stated goal of becoming a regenerative company.

The hourly wage range is $31.25–$38.46. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the applicable minimum wage. Additional compensation may include annual or quarterly performance bonuses, and certain positions may receive a regional pay zone adjustment or state pay differential.

Requirements

• Two years of college; or one year of retail experience and one year of supervisory experience; or two years of general work experience and one year of supervisory experience.
• Attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments.
• For facilities that sell firearms, successful completion of a firearms-specific Criminal Background Check and Firearms Authorized Training is required.
• For facilities that sell only ammunition and have state-specific requirements, a current state-issued Certificate of Eligibility may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Leadership through Live Better U and Bellevue University.
• General work experience supervising five or more direct reports, including performance management, mentoring, hiring, and firing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, train, and mentor teams and associates; provide feedback and communicate expectations and guidance.
• Communicate and collaborate with associates at all levels about store operations, technology, business initiatives, merchandising, and company direction.
• Lead company change efforts and help teams implement business solutions.
• Model and support exceptional customer service, resolve customer needs and complaints, and lead customer-experience improvements.
• Review profit-and-loss statements and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and expense control in the designated business area.
• Monitor merchandise presentation, seasonal transitions, inventory flow, and operational processes; develop action plans to mitigate shrink and achieve sales and profit goals.
• Hire, train, mentor, assign duties to, recognize, and develop associates; support staffing needs and company growth.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, support plans and initiatives, set and communicate goals, measure progress, address improvement opportunities, and promote continuous learning.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and support the company mission, values, standards of ethics and integrity, and Open Door Policy.
• Build a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, connected, and able to thrive; attract, retain, empower, and recognize talent.
• Make decisions using data, insights, and analysis while considering customers, associates, shareholders, suppliers, business partners, and communities.
• Support continuous improvement, adoption of new technologies and skills, and learning through change.
• Support Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company, including making a positive impact, creating belonging, eliminating waste, and participating in local giving.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase program.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U, a Walmart-paid education benefit covering tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
• Performance-based bonus awards, including annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes covered by PTO and/or PPTO, subject to job classification and length of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed