Lead, Field Leadership Development

Total Wine & More; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Store discounts

Health care plans

401(k) & HSA

Job summary

Total Wine & More is seeking a Lead, Field Leadership Development to elevate frontline leadership across our store network. The role designs, facilitates, and continuously improves leadership programs, builds a strong pipeline of future store leaders, and partners with regional leadership to align with business goals.

The role emphasizes extensive travel (40–60%) to support development initiatives nationwide and requires a Bachelor’s degree with prior leadership development experience in

Qualifications

• Design and deliver leadership development programs for frontline leaders.
• Partner with Operations, HR and leaders to align solutions with business objectives.
• Travel across the United States to support field leadership initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve leadership programs for advancement.
• Facilitate instructor-led, virtual, and in-store sessions.
• Evaluate program impact using feedback and metrics.

Skills

Leadership development design

Facilitation

Stakeholder collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

About The Role

Total Wine & More is seeking an experienced and dynamic Lead, Field Leadership Development to elevate frontline leadership capability across our national store network. This role is responsible for designing, facilitating, and continuously improving leadership development programs that prepare high-potential employees for promotion, strengthen the capabilities of current leaders, and build a strong pipeline of future store leadership.

You will

• Design, develop, and continuously improve leadership development programs that prepare frontline employees and leaders for advancement while strengthening the organization's leadership pipeline.
• Partner with Store Operations, Human Resources, and business leaders to identify leadership capability gaps and implement learning solutions aligned with business objectives and succession planning strategies.
• Facilitate engaging instructor‑led, virtual, and in‑store leadership development programs focused on coaching, performance management, accountability, employee relations, and leadership effectiveness.
• Build trusted relationships with Regional Vice Presidents, District Managers, Store Managers, and HR Business Partners to influence leadership development initiatives and drive organizational capability across the field.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of leadership development programs through participant feedback, business metrics, and performance outcomes, using data and insights to continuously enhance learning experiences and organizational impact.

You will come with

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Education, Communications, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience designing and facilitating instructor‑led leadership development programs for frontline leaders.
• Experience working in a retail, hospitality, restaurant, or other multi‑site operational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence leaders across multiple levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the United States (approximately 40-60%).

We offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Generous store discounts
• Health care plans (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
• 401(k), HSA, FSA, Pre‑tax commuter benefits
• Disability & life insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Pet insurance
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Discounted home and auto insurance
• College tuition assistance
• Career development & product training
• Consumer classes
• & More!

Crafted for you

We recognize our team members are our biggest asset, and we value the critical role each play in contributing to the company’s success. It is our commitment to support and provide access to the resources needed to take care of their health and wellbeing. That is why we offer a variety of benefits, tools, and resources to support through our Total Rewards program.

Total Wine & More considers several factors when establishing compensation. Compensation may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, market location, job‑related knowledge, skills and/or experience. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Estimated salaries determined by third parties have not been validated by Total Wine & More.

Total Wine & More is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Total Wine & More makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process. Total Wine & More is a Drug Free Workplace.

The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.

The anticipated close date of this posting is 120 days from the posted date indicated above.