(USA) Emerging Store Manager - SC

Position Summary This position is a developmental leadership role designed to prepare associates for potential Store Manager opportunities within the Walmart US store operations environment. The Emerging Store Manager (ESM) will train and develop across many areas of store operations, including merchandising, people leadership, financial management, customer experience, and community engagement. The ESM role does not carry any guaranteed timeframe; however, the developmental assignment is expected to last no longer than 12 to 18 months. Associates in this role are expected to maintain mobility within their assigned region for Store Manager application and potential placement. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job-related responsibilities and duties throughout the store as assigned and/or as necessary. Responsibilities Trains and develops within a store environment in the areas of retail operational acumen, people leadership, merchandising strategy, financial management, customer experience, and community engagement in preparation for a Store Manager role. Assists in managing the store's financial performance by learning to authorize and manage expenditures against budget, monitoring sales and profit goals, analyzing economic trends and community needs for budget forecasting, and generating, reviewing, and acting on business reports and profit‑and‑loss statements. Supports sales in the store by ensuring effective merchandise presentation, including accurate and competitive pricing, proper signing, and appropriate in‑stock and inventory levels, and assessing economic trends and community needs. Models, enforces, and provides direction and guidance to hourly associates and managers on proper customer service approaches and techniques to ensure customer needs, complaints, and issues are successfully resolved within company guidelines and standards. Analyzes and assists with projected staffing plans to ensure they are accurately forecast to meet business goals for workload and performance results, supports the timely implementation of staffing plans, talent pipelines, and succession planning processes. Initiates, directs, and participates in community outreach programs as a community liaison, encourages and supports associates and managers in serving as good members of the community, establishes and maintains relationships with key individuals or groups as the representative for the company, promotes company‑sponsored programs, events, and sustainability efforts. Upholds the Open Door Policy by meeting with associates, listening to concerns, researching issues, reviewing company policies and procedures, and providing resolutions according to company policies and procedures; proactively seeks out associate comments and concerns by meeting with associates in their work areas. Assists in leading and directing the store's management team by supporting the establishment and implementation of store objectives, communicating goals, monitoring performance, providing feedback, identifying training and development needs, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures by holding hourly associates and managers accountable, analyzing and interpreting reports. Implements and monitors asset protection and safety controls, maintains quality assurance standards, oversees safety and operational reviews, develops and implements action plans to correct deficiencies. Supports the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs, developing and communicating business plans and priorities, removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance, measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly, demonstrating adaptability and continuous learning. Facilitates strong partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders across the organization (including Market Managers, Regional leadership, Merchandising, Human Resources, and Asset Protection). Develops, implements, and sustains key organizational objectives, drives execution of multiple business plans and projects, promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity, ensuring compliance, supporting Open Door Policy. Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training, mentoring, assigning duties, building a team‑based work environment, establishing performance expectations, conducting regular performance evaluations, providing recognition and rewards, coaching for success and improvement, and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace. Respects the Individual: Builds high‑performing teams, embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences, creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected through a culture of belonging, creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform. Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance, models Walmart values, supports and fosters our culture, holds oneself and others accountable, supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us. Serve Our Customers and Members: Delivers results while putting the customer first; considers and adapts to how, where, and when customers shop; applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans; makes decisions based on data, insights, and analysis; balances short‑ and long‑term priorities; considers our customers, fellow associates, shareholders, suppliers, business partners, and communities when making plans. Strives for Excellence: Displays curiosity and desire to learn, takes calculated risks, demonstrates courage and resilience, encourages learning from mistakes; drives continuous improvements; adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills; supports others through change. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in management, business administration, retail management, or financial management and 2 years’ experience in a management role within a retail, operations, or distribution environment, with responsibility for supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors, managing workloads, and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees. Option 2: 4 years’ experience in a management role within a retail, operations, or distribution environment, with responsibility for supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors, managing workloads, and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees, 2 years’ general management experience, including responsibility for 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. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in management, business administration, retail management, or financial management and 3 years’ experience in a management role 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 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, supervising 50 or more associates/employees, including responsibility for performance management, mentoring, and making employment decisions (e.g., hiring, disciplinary). Benefits At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance‑based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase, and company‑paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see Live Better U is a Walmart‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates in Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, including English Language Learning and short‑form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. Additional Compensation Annual salary range: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) based on location and Complex Structure based on external factors that create challenges. Location 9300 E POINT DOUGLAS RD S, COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016-4030, United States of America. Required Policies & Statements Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Walmart Inc.