Retail Training Specialist - Walmart

Premium Retail Services; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Premium Retail Services seeks a Walmart Retail Training Specialist to deliver training to field merchandisers, ensuring standards, product knowledge, and brand representation. You will train on-site and virtually, travel within territory, and coach staff to improve performance.

You’ll update materials as products and campaigns evolve, support launches and store resets, and act as a merchandising SME to guide best practices and trends across designated regions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior retail experience and/or retail training preferred.
• Proficient with smartphone apps, email, text, and e-learning platforms.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training programs and materials for field merchandisers, including manuals and presentations.
• Travel up to 75 miles within the assigned territory.
• Conduct on-site and virtual training sessions on standards, features, and campaigns.
• Coach field merchandisers on product placement, signage, and display techniques.
• Provide hands-on coaching during store visits to address performance gaps.
• Collaborate with field managers to identify training needs and priorities.
• Monitor training effectiveness using metrics, observations, and feedback.
• Update training materials for product changes and industry trends.
• Support new product launches and store resets with timely training resources.
• Serve as SME on merchandising best practices and competitor activities.
• Foster a positive learning environment and culture of continuous improvement.
• Cover open territories executing client-specific work.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Fast learner

Detail-oriented

Flexible

Agile

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Smartphone apps

Job description

A Retail Training Specialist - Walmart is responsible for delivering training programs to field merchandisers to ensure consistent implementation of merchandising standards, product knowledge, and brand representation across designated territories. This role involves conducting hands-on training and providing ongoing support to enhance the performance and productivity of field managers.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary with benefits package.
• Be a part of a collaborative and culture-oriented team.

What will you do?

• Deliver comprehensive training programs and materials for field merchandisers, including manuals, presentations, and visual aids.
• Travel up to 75 miles within assigned territory.
• Conduct on-site and virtual training sessions to educate field merchandisers on standards, product features, and promotional campaigns.
• Train field merchandisers on product placement, signage, and display techniques to maximize visual impact and sales.
• Provide hands-on coaching and feedback during store visits to reinforce training concepts and address performance gaps.
• Collaborate with field managers to identify training needs and prioritize skill development areas.
• Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness through metrics, observations, and feedback.
• Update training materials based on product changes, guidelines, and industry trends.
• Support new product launches and store resets with timely training sessions and resources.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on merchandising best practices, trends, and competitor activities.
• Foster a positive learning environment and culture of continuous improvement among field merchandisers.
• Cover open territories executing client-specific work.

How will you succeed?

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Be a self-starter, quick learner, detail-oriented, flexible, and agile in adapting to various tasks and situations.
• Able to effectively communicate with others.

Experience and Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Prior retail experience and/or retail training experience is preferred.
• Proficient in operating a smartphone and apps, sending/receiving emails, sending/receiving text messages, E-learning platforms.
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and be available for occasional weekend work.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Have good vision and the ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, and kneel.
• Be willing and able to work in cold environments conditions.

So, are you Premium’s next Walmart Retail Training Specialist?

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