(USA) Emerging Store Manager - SC

Walmart Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Inc. in the United States (California) is seeking an Emerging Store Manager (ESM) to train and develop across merchandising, people leadership, financial management, customer experience, and community engagement.

This developmental leadership role is designed to prepare associates for Store Manager opportunities within Walmart US store operations. The assignment lasts up to 12 to 18 months, with mobility within the region for future placement and ongoing store responsibilities and

Job description

Position Summary

What you'll do... 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. 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. Monitors sales and profit goals. Analyzes economic trends and community needs for budget forecasting. Generates, reviews, and acts 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. Assesses 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 and 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