(USA) Food & Consumables Coach

Walmart • Alexandria, LA

6d • $65,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Food & Consumables Coach leads the designated store business area, developing associates and teams while driving customer service, sales, and financial performance. The role oversees merchandise presentation, seasonal transitions, inventory flow, operational processes, budgeting, expense control, and plans to mitigate shrink and meet sales and profit goals.

The Coach hires, trains, mentors, supervises, and recognizes associates; assigns duties and sets clear expectations; and supports staffing and associate development. The role collaborates with stakeholders, communicates business objectives and company direction, leads change efforts, identifies improvement opportunities, and ensures compliance with company policies and processes. It models Walmart’s values and customer-service standards, promotes a culture of belonging, and supports continuous learning and improvement.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following minimum qualifications: two years of college; or one year of retail experience and one year of supervisory experience; or two years of general work experience and one year of supervisory experience.
• Attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments.
• At facilities that sell firearms, successfully complete the firearms-specific Criminal Background Check and Firearms Authorized Training.
• At facilities that sell only ammunition and have state-specific requirements, a current state-issued Certificate of Eligibility may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Leadership through Live Better U and Bellevue University.
• Certificate of Completion in People and Business Leadership through Live Better U and Bellevue University.
• General work experience supervising five or more direct reports, including responsibility for performance management, mentoring, hiring, and firing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, teach, train, and develop teams; tour stores, listen to associates, and provide feedback.
• Communicate and collaborate with associates at all levels on store operations, technology, business initiatives, merchandising, and company direction.
• Lead company change efforts and provide clear expectations and guidance for implementing business solutions.
• Model customer-service standards and support customer-service initiatives, including community outreach.
• Resolve customer needs, complaints, and issues; develop action plans to address deficiencies and improve the customer experience.
• Review and evaluate profit-and-loss statements; assist with budgeting, forecasting, and expense control.
• Oversee merchandise presentation, seasonal transitions, inventory flow, and operational processes.
• Develop and implement action plans to mitigate shrink and achieve sales and profit goals.
• Hire, train, mentor, supervise, and recognize associates; assign duties, set expectations, and support staffing needs.
• Build accountability, measure progress, identify improvement opportunities, and promote continuous learning and adaptability.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders and support plans and initiatives that meet customer and business needs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, and support the Open Door Policy and Walmart’s mission, values, ethics, and integrity standards.
• Promote a culture of belonging, develop talent, recognize contributions, and support Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus awards, including 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, 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.
• Live Better U education benefit for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for qualifying programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed