(USA) Emerging Store Manager - Nhm

Walmart•Dunwoody, GA

13d•$65,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Emerging Store Manager (ESM) is a developmental leadership assignment intended to prepare associates for potential Store Manager opportunities in Walmart US store operations. The associate trains 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 of progressing into a Store Manager position within that period. Associates must be willing to 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. Progress is evaluated against developmental milestones and competency assessments. The role supports store financial performance, merchandising and sales, customer service, staffing, community outreach, associate relations, management-team leadership, compliance, asset protection, safety, and execution of business plans. It also involves supervising and developing associates, collaborating with organizational stakeholders, and promoting Walmart policies, values, ethics, and standards. Additional job-related duties throughout the store may be assigned as necessary. The position offers an annual salary range of $65,000 to $110,000, with additional compensation that may include annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Certain positions may also receive regional pay zone or complex-structure compensation. Benefits described include health coverage, financial benefits, paid time off, education benefits, and other support, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

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 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 financial accountability.
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: 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 an 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 of Science in Business Management and Leadership through Live Better U and Bellevue University.
General management experience that includes financial accountability.
Experience running a fresh or dry grocery 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 in retail operations, people leadership, merchandising strategy, financial management, customer experience, and community engagement in preparation for a Store Manager role.
Assist in managing store financial performance, including expenditures against budget, sales and profit goals, forecasting, 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.
Guide hourly associates and managers in customer service practices and help resolve customer needs, complaints, and issues within company guidelines.
Analyze projected staffing plans and support implementation of staffing plans, talent pipelines, and succession planning.
Lead and participate in community outreach, maintain relationships with key community individuals and groups, and promote company-sponsored programs, events, and sustainability efforts.
Uphold the Open Door Policy by hearing associate concerns, researching issues, reviewing policies and procedures, and providing resolutions.
Support the store management team in establishing and implementing objectives, communicating goals, monitoring performance, providing feedback, and identifying development needs.
Promote compliance with company policies and procedures; analyze reports; implement and monitor asset protection and safety controls; maintain quality assurance; conduct safety and operational reviews; and develop corrective action plans.
Support execution of business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs, communicating priorities, addressing barriers, providing resources, setting performance standards, measuring progress, and adjusting plans.
Build partnerships with stakeholders across the organization, including Market Managers, Regional leadership, Merchandising, Human Resources, and Asset Protection.
Supervise and develop associates through selection, training, mentoring, assigning duties, setting expectations, evaluating performance, recognition, coaching, and fostering a team-based and inclusive workplace.
Promote company policies, procedures, mission, values, ethics, and integrity, and support the Open Door Policy.
Evaluate the effectiveness of plans, programs, and initiatives; consult stakeholders; apply suggestions to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness; and support community outreach events.

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, 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 that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U: Walmart-paid education benefit for eligible full-time and part-time associates, including tuition, books, and fees for programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.