Food & Consumables Coach

Walmart • Ash Flat, AR

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food & Consumables Coach leads and develops store teams, supports customer service, and drives the financial performance and sales of the designated store area. The role guides associates on store operations, technology, business initiatives, merchandising, and company direction, while setting clear expectations and leading change efforts. It also oversees merchandise presentation, seasonal transitions, inventory flow, operational processes, budgeting, forecasting, expense control, and plans to reduce shrink and achieve sales and profit goals.

The Coach hires, trains, mentors, recognizes, and supervises associates; assigns duties; supports staffing needs; and fosters a workplace where associates feel a sense of belonging. The position coordinates work with stakeholders, measures progress, addresses improvement opportunities, and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures. It applies Walmart's values and standards of ethics and integrity, supports continuous improvement and learning, and focuses on delivering a high-quality customer experience.

The position is based at 219 Highway 412, Ash Flat, Arkansas. The stated annual salary range is $65,000 to $100,000, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Certain positions may also receive regional pay zone or complex-structure compensation, and a state pay differential may apply where required.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following minimum qualification paths: 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.
• 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 applicable state-specific requirements, hold a current state-issued Certificate of Eligibility.

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 performance management, mentoring, hiring, and firing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams through training, active listening, store tours, and feedback.
• Communicate and collaborate with associates at all levels about store operations, technology, business initiatives, merchandising, and company direction.
• Lead company change efforts and provide clear expectations and guidance for implementing business solutions.
• Model and demonstrate customer service standards, support customer service initiatives, resolve customer needs and complaints, and develop action plans to address deficiencies.
• Review profit and loss statements; assist with budgeting, forecasting, and expense control for the designated business area.
• Monitor 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, assign duties to, recognize, and supervise associates; communicate expectations and support staffing needs.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders and support plans and initiatives that meet customer and business needs.
• Set and communicate goals, build accountability, measure progress, identify improvement opportunities, and promote continuous learning.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and provide guidance on applying them in business processes and practices.
• Foster belonging, develop talent, recognize contributions, and promote Walmart's values, ethics, and integrity.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase.
• 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 and 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, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs.
• Performance-based bonus awards, including annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree