Coach/Ops Mgr Trainee

Walmart•Cloquet, MN

1d•$31 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves leading and developing teams, ensuring exceptional customer service, driving financial performance, and supervising associates. The role requires a strong focus on operational excellence, merchandising, and adherence to company policies and values. The trainee will learn to manage a store area, develop action plans for improvement, and foster a positive and inclusive work environment. Key aspects include coaching associates, managing profit and loss statements, ensuring effective merchandise presentation, and promoting a culture of belonging and continuous improvement.

Requirements

2 years of college; OR 1 year of retail experience and 1 year of supervisory experience; OR 2 years general work experience and 1 year supervisory experience.
Associates will be required to attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments (for example, Academy trainings, Open Door trainings, etc.).
For facilities that sell firearms, successful completion of a firearms-specific Criminal Background Check (CBC) and Firearms Authorized Training.
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 5 or more direct reports to include the responsibility of performance management, mentoring, hiring, and firing

Responsibilities

Leads and develops teams effectively by teaching, training, and actively listening to associates.
Tours stores and provides feedback through the 'Tour to Teach' method.
Communicates and collaborates with all levels of associates regarding store operations, technology, business initiatives, merchandising, and company direction.
Introduces and leads company change efforts, providing clear expectations and guidance to implement business solutions.
Communicates business objectives to teams effectively.
Models and demonstrates exceptional customer service standards.
Manages and supports customer service initiatives.
Ensures customer needs, complaints, and issues are successfully resolved.
Develops and implements action plans to correct deficiencies.
Provides process improvement leadership to ensure a high-quality customer experience.
Drives the financial performance and sales of the designated store area by reviewing and evaluating Profit Loss statements.
Manages and assists in budgeting, forecasting, and controlling expenses.
Monitors and ensures effective merchandise presentation, seasonal transitions, inventory flow, and operational processes.
Develops and implements action plans to mitigate shrink and achieve sales and profit goals.
Provides supervision and development opportunities for hourly associates by hiring, training, and mentoring.
Assigns duties, sets clear expectations, provides associate recognition, and communicates expectations consistently and effectively.
Promotes a belonging mindset in the workplace.
Recruits and develops qualified associates to meet staffing needs and achieve company growth potential.
Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments.
Develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders.
Supports plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs.
Identifies and communicates goals and objectives.
Builds accountability for and measures progress in achieving results.
Identifies and addresses improvement opportunities.
Demonstrates adaptability and promotes continuous learning.
Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
Supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
Utilizes and supports the Open Door Policy.
Provides direction and guidance on applying policies and procedures in executing business processes and practices.
Builds high-performing teams and embraces differences.
Creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected.
Creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform.
Works collaboratively and builds strong, trusting relationships.
Communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
Attracts and retains the best talent.
Empowers and develops talent.
Recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.
Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
Models the Walmart values.
Holds oneself and others accountable.
Supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company.
Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
Delivers results while putting the customer first.
Considers and adapts to how, where, and when customers shop.
Applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans.
Makes decisions based on data, insights, and analysis.
Balances short- and long-term priorities.
Considers customers, associates, shareholders, suppliers, business partners, and communities when making plans.
Displays curiosity and a desire to learn.
Takes calculated risks.
Demonstrates courage and resilience.
Encourages learning from mistakes.
Drives continuous improvements.
Adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills.
Supports others through change.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates, covering high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.)