Emerging Store Manager - SC

Walmart•Shreveport, LA

1d•$85,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Emerging Store Manager (ESM) is a developmental leadership assignment designed to prepare associates for potential Store Manager roles in Walmart US store operations. The assignment includes training and development across retail operations, people leadership, merchandising, financial management, customer experience, and community engagement. It has no guaranteed timeframe, but is expected to last no longer than 12 to 18 months, with the expectation of progressing into a Store Manager position during that period. Associates must maintain mobility within their assigned region for Store Manager applications and potential placement. If a Store Manager role is not secured within the timeframe, next steps will depend on performance and business needs and may include placement in another role at a different level. The ESM learns to manage store financial performance, sales, merchandising, staffing, customer service, community relationships, associate concerns, management-team objectives, compliance, asset protection, safety, and business plans. The role supports organizational objectives and works with stakeholders including Market Managers, Regional leadership, Merchandising, Human Resources, and Asset Protection. Successful completion of developmental milestones and competency assessments is expected. Additional job-related duties throughout the store may be assigned as necessary. The position requires either a qualifying bachelor's degree and two years of relevant management experience, or four years of relevant management experience, along with two years of general management experience that includes financial accountability. Additional facility-specific firearms or ammunition qualifications may apply. Preferred qualifications include further relevant management experience, Walmart leadership experience, experience supervising at least 50 associates, and willingness to relocate within the assigned region. 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 lists medical, vision, dental, financial, paid-time-off, leave, disability, discount, education, and other benefits; eligibility may vary by 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 involving supervision, evaluation, mentoring and development of managers or supervisors, workload management, and participation in employee hiring and promotion.
Option 2: 4 years of management experience in a retail, operations, or distribution environment involving supervision, evaluation, mentoring and development of managers or supervisors, workload management, and participation in employee hiring and promotion.
2 years of general management experience, including responsibility for financial accountability.
Successful completion of a firearms-specific Criminal Background Check and Firearms Authorized Training for facilities that sell firearms.
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 applications 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 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 review and act on business reports and profit-and-loss statements.
Support 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 so customer needs, complaints, and issues are resolved within company guidelines.
Analyze projected staffing plans and support their implementation, talent pipelines, and succession planning.
Lead and participate in community outreach, support associates' community service, maintain relationships with key community individuals and groups, and promote company 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 seek associate feedback in work areas.
Support the store management team in establishing and implementing objectives, communicating goals, monitoring performance, providing feedback, and identifying training and development needs.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures; analyze 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 supporting continuous learning.
Build partnerships with stakeholders across the organization, including Market Managers, Regional leadership, Merchandising, Human Resources, and Asset Protection; develop, implement, and sustain organizational objectives.
Supervise and develop associates through selection, training, mentoring, duty assignment, performance expectations and evaluations, recognition, coaching, and fostering a team-based and inclusive workplace.
Promote company policies, procedures, mission, values, ethics, and integrity, and ensure compliance with them.
Evaluate the effectiveness of plans, programs, and initiatives; consult stakeholders; apply suggestions to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness; and support community outreach events.
Complete developmental milestones and competency assessments, and maintain mobility within the assigned region for Store Manager applications and potential placement.

Benefits

Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k), stock purchase, and 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.
PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U education benefit with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs, ranging from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.