(USA) Emerging Store Manager - SC

Wal-Mart Stores East•Orange, CA

2d•$85,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Emerging Store Manager (ESM) is a developmental leadership assignment within Walmart US store operations designed to prepare associates for potential Store Manager roles. The assignment is expected to last no longer than 12 to 18 months, with no guaranteed timeframe for advancement. Associates are expected to complete developmental milestones and competency assessments and maintain mobility within their assigned region to apply for and potentially be placed in a Store Manager position. If a Store Manager role is not secured within that period, next steps will depend on performance and business needs and may include placement in another role at a different level. The ESM trains and develops across retail operations, people leadership, merchandising, financial management, customer experience, and community engagement. The role supports store financial performance, sales and inventory execution, customer service, staffing and succession planning, community outreach, associate relations, management-team leadership, safety, asset protection, quality assurance, and implementation of business plans. The position also involves developing associates and managers, holding teams accountable to company policies, and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization. The annual salary range is $85,000 to $120,000, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Certain positions may also receive regional pay zone or complex-structure compensation. Walmart offers benefits including health coverage, financial benefits, paid time off and leave, disability coverage, discounts, education benefits, and other programs; eligibility and terms may vary by job classification and length of employment.

Requirements

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in management, business administration, retail management, or financial management, and 2 years of management experience in a retail, operations, or distribution environment, including supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers or supervisors, managing workloads, and participating in hiring and promotion.
Option 2: 4 years of management experience in a retail, operations, or distribution environment, including supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers or supervisors, managing workloads, and participating in hiring and promotion; and 2 years of general management experience with financial accountability.
For facilities that sell firearms, successful completion of a firearms-specific Criminal Background Check and Firearms Authorized Training.
For facilities that sell only ammunition and have state-specific requirements, successful completion of a current state-issued Certificate of Eligibility.
Ability and willingness to complete the ESM program within no longer than 12 to 18 months.
Ability and willingness to maintain mobility within the assigned region for Store Manager application and potential placement.
Successful completion of evaluation against defined developmental milestones and competency assessments throughout the assignment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in management, business administration, retail management, or financial management and 3 years of management experience with financial accountability in a retail or multi-unit environment.
Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Leadership through Live Better U and Bellevue University.
Demonstrated willingness and ability to relocate within the assigned region for Store Manager placement.
Experience as a Walmart Assistant Manager, Coach, or Store Lead with demonstrated readiness for increased scope and responsibility.
Experience running a fresh, dry grocery, or general merchandise area.
Experience supervising 50 or more associates or employees, including performance management, mentoring, and employment decisions such as hiring or discipline.

Responsibilities

Train and develop across retail operations, people leadership, merchandising strategy, financial management, customer experience, and community engagement in preparation for a Store Manager role.
Assist with store financial performance by learning to authorize and manage expenditures against budget, monitoring sales and profit goals, forecasting budgets using economic trends and community needs, and reviewing business reports and profit-and-loss statements.
Support store sales through effective merchandise presentation, accurate and competitive pricing, proper signing, and appropriate in-stock and inventory levels.
Model, enforce, and guide associates and managers in customer service approaches and resolution of customer needs, complaints, and issues.
Analyze projected staffing plans and support staffing-plan implementation, talent pipelines, and succession planning.
Initiate, direct, and participate in community outreach; support associates and managers in community service; maintain relationships with key individuals and groups; and promote company-sponsored programs, events, and sustainability efforts.
Uphold the Open Door Policy by listening to associate concerns, researching issues, reviewing policies and procedures, and providing resolutions; proactively solicit associate feedback in work areas.
Support the establishment and implementation of store objectives; communicate goals, monitor performance, provide feedback, identify development needs, and ensure accountability for company policies and procedures.
Analyze and interpret reports; implement and monitor asset-protection and safety controls; maintain quality-assurance standards; oversee safety and operational reviews; and develop action plans to correct deficiencies.
Support execution of business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs, communicating priorities, removing barriers, measuring progress, adjusting performance, and developing contingency plans.
Build partnerships with stakeholders including Market Managers, regional leadership, Merchandising, Human Resources, and Asset Protection.
Promote company policies, procedures, mission, values, ethics, and integrity; support the Open Door Policy; and ensure compliance.
Evaluate the effectiveness of plans, programs, and initiatives; consult stakeholders; apply suggestions to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness; and support community outreach events.
Provide supervision and development opportunities by selecting, training, mentoring, and assigning duties to associates; building a team-based environment; setting expectations; evaluating performance; recognizing contributions; coaching; and fostering belonging.
Demonstrate Walmart’s stated leadership expectations: respect individuals, act with integrity, serve customers and members, and strive for excellence.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
Paid time off, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U tuition, books, and fees paid by Walmart for eligible education programs
Performance-based bonus awards