Emerging Store Manager - SC

Wal-Mart Stores East•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emerging Store Manager (ESM) is a developmental leadership assignment designed to prepare associates for potential Store Manager opportunities within Walmart US store operations. The role provides training and development 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 the expectation of progressing into a Store Manager position during that period. If a Store Manager role is not secured within that timeframe, next steps will be based on performance and business needs and may include placement in another role at a different level. The associate must be willing to maintain mobility within the assigned region for Store Manager applications and potential placement, and must complete developmental milestones and competency assessments. The role supports store financial performance, sales, staffing and talent development, customer service, community engagement, safety, asset protection, and operational execution. It helps lead the store management team, communicates objectives, monitors performance, provides feedback, and ensures compliance with company policies. The ESM also collaborates with stakeholders across the organization and supports continuous learning and improvement. The position is based at 3400 Steelyard Dr, Cleveland, OH 44109-2386. Walmart states an annual salary range of $85,000 to $120,000, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Certain positions may also include regional pay-zone or complex-structure compensation. Walmart offers competitive pay and a range of benefits, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

Requirements

Meet one of the following minimum qualification options: a 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; or 4 years of management experience in one of those environments.
Management experience must include responsibility for supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers or supervisors; managing workloads; and participating in employee hiring and promotion.
Have 2 years of general management experience, including responsibility for financial accountability.
For facilities that sell firearms, successfully complete a firearms-specific Criminal Background Check and Firearms Authorized Training.
For facilities that sell only ammunition and have state-specific requirements, successfully complete a current state-issued Certificate of Eligibility.
Be able and willing to complete the ESM program within 12 to 18 months and maintain mobility within the assigned region for Store Manager application and potential placement.
Successfully complete 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 operational acumen, 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 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 and guide customer service approaches so customer needs, complaints, and issues are resolved within company guidelines and standards.
Analyze projected staffing plans, support their timely implementation, and assist with talent pipelines and succession planning.
Initiate, direct, and participate in community outreach; encourage associates and managers to serve as community members; 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 seek associate feedback in their work areas.
Support the establishment and implementation of store objectives; communicate goals; monitor performance; provide feedback; identify training needs; and hold associates and managers accountable 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.
Execute business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs, communicating priorities, removing barriers, providing resources, 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.
Support company policies, procedures, mission, values, and ethics; evaluate the effectiveness of plans and initiatives; consult with stakeholders; and identify improvements in efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Provide supervision and development opportunities for associates through selection, training, mentoring, assigning duties, setting performance expectations, evaluations, recognition, coaching, and fostering a team-based workplace and sense of belonging.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus awards and annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including sick leave, and PTO and/or PPTO usable for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Live Better U education benefit for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.