Emerging Store Manager - SC

Walmart•Lakeside, CO

1d•$85,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Emerging Store Manager (ESM) is a developmental leadership assignment that prepares associates for potential Store Manager opportunities in Walmart US store operations. The role builds experience across retail operations, people leadership, merchandising, financial management, customer experience, and community engagement. The assignment has no guaranteed timeframe but is expected to last no longer than 12 to 18 months, with an expectation to progress into a Store Manager position within that period. Associates must maintain mobility within their assigned region for Store Manager applications and potential placement. Progress is evaluated against developmental milestones and competency assessments. If a Store Manager position is not secured within the expected timeframe, next steps will depend on performance and business needs and may include placement into another role at a different level. The ESM supports store performance and leadership by developing business plans, monitoring financial and operational results, building teams, ensuring policy and safety compliance, and strengthening relationships with associates, customers, community members, and organizational stakeholders. Additional job-related responsibilities may be assigned throughout the store as necessary. The position is based at 5957 W 44th Ave, Lakeside, Colorado. 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 describes benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k); stock purchase; company-paid life insurance; paid time off; parental and family care leave; disability coverage; company discounts; adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement; and the Live Better U education benefit, among others. Eligibility and terms may depend on job classification and length of employment.

Requirements

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in management, business administration, retail management, or financial management, plus 2 years of management experience in a retail, operations, or distribution environment, including responsibility for 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 responsibility for supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers or supervisors, managing workloads, and participating in hiring and promotion.
2 years of general management experience, including financial accountability.
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 evaluations against defined developmental milestones and competency assessments throughout the assignment.
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.

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 and 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.
Learn to authorize and manage expenditures against budget; monitor sales and profit goals; analyze economic trends and community needs for budget forecasting; and generate, review, and act on 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 practices to resolve customer needs, complaints, and issues in accordance with company guidelines and standards.
Analyze and assist with staffing plans, support timely implementation of staffing plans and talent pipelines, and participate in succession planning.
Initiate, direct, and participate in community outreach; encourage 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 appropriate resolutions; proactively solicit associate feedback in work areas.
Assist in leading and directing the store management team by supporting store objectives, communicating goals, monitoring performance, providing feedback, and identifying training and development needs.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures; interpret reports; implement and monitor asset protection and safety controls; maintain quality assurance; oversee safety and operational reviews; and develop action plans to correct deficiencies.
Support and drive the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs, communicating priorities, removing barriers, providing resources, setting performance standards, measuring progress, adjusting performance, and developing contingency plans.
Build partnerships with stakeholders across the organization, including Market Managers, regional leadership, Merchandising, Human Resources, and Asset Protection, and develop, implement, and sustain organizational objectives.
Promote company policies, procedures, mission, values, and ethics by training and directing others, ensuring compliance, and supporting the Open Door Policy.
Evaluate the effectiveness of plans, programs, and initiatives; consult with business partners and stakeholders; apply suggestions that improve efficiency and cost effectiveness; and support community outreach events.
Supervise and develop associates through selection, training, mentoring, work assignment, team building, performance expectations and evaluations, recognition, coaching, and promotion of a belonging mindset.
Demonstrate Walmart’s values by building inclusive, high-performing teams; communicating and collaborating effectively; acting with integrity; prioritizing customers and data-informed decisions; and pursuing continuous learning and improvement.

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 education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs
Performance-based bonus awards
Annual or quarterly performance bonuses
Regional Pay Zone compensation for certain positions, based on location
Complex Structure compensation for certain positions, based on external factors