(USA) Food & Consumables Coach

Walmart•Laurens, SC

5d•$65,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Food & Consumables Coach leads store-area operations and develops associates to deliver strong customer service and achieve sales and profit goals. The role oversees business performance, merchandising, inventory flow, seasonal transitions, operational processes, budgeting, forecasting, and expense control. It also identifies and addresses shrink and other performance gaps through action plans and continuous improvement. The Coach teaches, trains, mentors, and supervises associates; assigns duties; sets clear expectations; recognizes contributions; and supports a workplace where associates feel included and can develop. The role collaborates with stakeholders and associates at all levels, communicates company direction and business objectives, supports change efforts, and uses technology and business insights to guide decisions. It ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and models Walmart’s values, ethics, and customer-first standards.

Requirements

One of the following: 2 years of college; or 1 year of retail experience and 1 year of supervisory experience; or 2 years of general work experience and 1 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 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 5 or more direct reports, including responsibility for performance management, mentoring, hiring, and firing.

Responsibilities

Lead, teach, train, and develop associates by listening, touring stores, providing feedback, communicating expectations, and supporting company initiatives and change efforts.
Model and support exceptional customer service, resolve customer needs, complaints, and issues, and lead service improvements and community outreach initiatives.
Review and evaluate profit-and-loss statements; assist with budgeting, forecasting, and expense control for the designated business area.
Oversee merchandise presentation, seasonal transitions, inventory flow, and operational processes.
Develop and implement action plans to mitigate shrink, correct deficiencies, improve processes, and achieve sales and profit goals.
Hire, train, mentor, supervise, and recognize hourly associates; assign duties, set expectations, promote belonging, and develop staffing capability.
Coordinate and oversee job-related activities and assignments, build stakeholder relationships, communicate objectives, measure progress, and address improvement opportunities.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, support the Open Door Policy, and provide guidance on applying company standards and practices.
Promote Walmart’s values by fostering belonging, acting with integrity, serving customers and members, and encouraging continuous learning and improvement.

Benefits

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, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs.
Performance-based bonus awards and additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Regional Pay Zone differential based on location may apply.
Complex Structure compensation may apply based on external factors.