Optical Manager NL1 - Sam's at Walmart Palm Desert, CA

Walmart; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 40,639 - 54,415; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, vision, dental)

401(k)

Company-paid life insurance

PTO/PPTO

Educational benefits

Job summary

A large retail corporation in Palm Desert seeks an Optical Manager to run their Vision Center. The role involves inventory management, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Ideal candidates will have experience in retail or optical settings, strong customer service skills, and a commitment to inclusivity. Competitive hourly wage of $29.50–$39.50, depending on experience and responsibilities. Join a company committed to diversity and community.

Qualifications

• Completion of 2 or more years of college or equivalent experience.
• Experience in retail and supervising associates is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures effective merchandise presentation and accurate pricing.
• Manages inventory levels, budgeting, and sales forecasting.
• Provides direction to Associates on customer service.
• Oversees community outreach and engagement.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and laws.

Skills

Supervision

Customer service

Inventory management

Sales analysis

Education

Completion of 2 or more years of college

Optical experience

Job description

Optical Manager NL1 – Sam’s Job at Walmart, Palm Desert, CA

Position Summary
Drives sales in the Vision Center by ensuring effective merchandise presentation, accurate and competitive pricing, proper signing, and in‑stock inventory levels. Performs budgeting and forecasting, analyzes sales trends and community needs, and oversees the implementation of company and legal policies. Provides supervision and development opportunities for Associates, hiring, training, mentoring, and recognizing team members to foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Ensures effective merchandise presentation and accurate pricing.
• Manages inventory levels, budgeting, forecasting, and economic trend analysis.
• Provides direction and guidance to Associates on customer service approaches and techniques.
• Oversees community outreach programs and promotes community engagement.
• Ensures compliance with company and legal policies, implements asset protection and safety controls.
• Develops action plans to improve performance and executes company programs and strategic initiatives.
• Supervises the provision of quality eyewear, including product selection, measurements, prescription verification, and minor frame repair.
• Maintains confidentiality of member information and documentation.
• Fosters a culture of belonging by promoting inclusivity, recognition, and belonging mindset.
• Supports company mission, values, ethics, and integrity through action plans and open-door policies.
• Continuously seeks improvement opportunities and drives adoption of new technologies and skills.

Core Values

Respect the Individual – Builds high‑performing teams, embraces differences, and creates a workplace where associates feel seen and supported.
Act with Integrity – Upholds the highest standards of ethics and compliance, holds oneself and others accountable, and supports Walmart’s regenerative mission.
Serve Our Customers and Members – Delivers results with a customer‑first mindset, applies EDLP and EDLC models, and makes data‑driven decisions.
Strive for Excellence – Demonstrates curiosity, takes calculated risks, and encourages learning from mistakes.

Benefits

Health benefits (medical, vision, dental), 401(k), company‑paid life insurance, PTO/PPTO, short‑term and long‑term disability, military leave pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and Live Better U educational benefits. Eligibility depends on job classification and length of employment.

Compensation

Hourly wage range: $29.50–$39.50 per hour. Additional premiums may be paid up to $3.00 per hour based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of 2 or more years of college; or 1 year of retail experience plus 1 year of supervisory experience; or 2 years of general experience including 1 year of optical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising Associates.

Location

34220 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211-2096, United States of America.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better by truly knowing them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity and being inclusive of all people.