(USA) GM Coach

Walmart Inc.; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Live Better U

Walmart Academy

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Coach in Bridgeton, MO to lead and develop associates, drive performance, and deliver a premier customer experience. You will oversee day-to-day operations, coach talent, and promote accountability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include driving results, managing budgets and staffing, and ensuring safety and compliance. You will work with leaders and stakeholders to execute priorities while maintaining a customer-centric environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ college; OR 1 year’s retail experience and 1 year’s supervisory experience.
• Firearms CBC requirement for firearms-sell facilities and related trainings.
• Completion of all required trainings and assessments (e.g., Academy trainings, Open Door trainings).

Responsibilities

• Leads and develops associates; hires, trains, mentors, assigns responsibilities and provides feedback.
• Drives business and operational performance; monitors standards and drives continuous improvement.
• Delivers exceptional customer service and ensures customer needs are addressed.
• Oversees daily operations; plans workloads and resources to meet priorities.
• Collaborates across teams to meet customer and business goals and supports change.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Coaching

Customer focus

Data-driven decisions

Change management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Leadership

Job description

R-2677553

$65,000 - $100,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Position Summary...

The Coach is responsible for leading and developing associates, driving business and operational performance, and delivering a positive customer experience. This role oversees day‑to‑day operations, establishes clear expectations, develops talent, and promotes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Coach partners with associates, leaders, and key stakeholders to execute business priorities, achieve performance goals, and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, safety standards, and expectations. Through effective leadership, communication, and decision‑making, the Coach creates an inclusive, high‑performing environment where associates are empowered to succeed and customers remain at the center of the business.

What you'll do...

Leadership & Team Development

• Leads high‑performing teams by hiring, training, mentoring, assigning responsibilities, setting clear expectations, providing performance feedback, recognizing achievements, and developing future leaders.
• Builds a culture of accountability, collaboration, and belonging where associates are empowered to perform at their best.
• Develops talent and succession plans by identifying growth opportunities, supporting career development, and preparing associates for advancement.
• Drives associate engagement and performance by communicating business priorities, reinforcing operational standards, and promoting continuous learning.
• Provides ongoing coaching, guidance, and support to associates while addressing performance and development opportunities.

Business & Operational Performance

• Drives business performance by reviewing results, identifying trends and opportunities, and implementing action plans to achieve operational and financial goals.
• Supports budgeting, forecasting, expense management, and other business activities appropriate to the assigned area of responsibility.
• Monitors key performance indicators and operational standards to identify opportunities to improve productivity, profitability, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensures effective execution of business priorities while balancing customer, associate, and operational needs.
• Uses data and business insights to make informed decisions and drive results.

Customer Experience

• Delivers exceptional customer service by ensuring associates understand and consistently meet customer expectations.
• Identifies customer needs and ensures concerns, questions, and issues are addressed appropriately and effectively.
• Develops and implements solutions to improve the customer experience and address identified opportunities.
• Models customer‑focused behaviors and creates an environment where associates are empowered to serve customers effectively.

Operations & Execution

• Oversees daily operations within the assigned area of responsibility to ensure efficient and consistent execution.
• Plans and coordinates workloads, staffing, resources, and priorities based on business and customer needs.
• Ensures operational processes, procedures, and standards are executed accurately and consistently.
• Identifies operational challenges and implements solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, quality, and overall performance.
• Maintains a clean, organized, safe, and productive work environment.

Business Operations & Collaboration

• Coordinates business initiatives by developing relationships with key stakeholders and supporting plans that meet customer and business needs.
• Communicates goals, expectations, priorities, and performance standards while measuring progress and driving accountability for results.
• Partners effectively across teams and functions to accomplish shared business objectives.
• Demonstrates adaptability and supports associates through organizational, operational, and technological change.
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and helps implement solutions that strengthen business performance.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, operational requirements, and applicable safety and regulatory standards.
• Supports company values and standards of ethics and integrity by modeling appropriate behaviors and holding associates accountable.
• Promotes a safe environment for associates and customers and addresses potential safety or compliance concerns.
• Provides direction and guidance to associates regarding company policies, procedures, and expectations.

Walmart Leadership Expectations Respect the Individual:

• Builds high‑performing teams and embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences.
• Creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected through a culture of belonging.
• Works collaboratively, builds strong relationships, and communicates with impact.
• Attracts, retains, empowers, and develops talent; recognizes others’ contributions.

Act with Integrity:

• Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
• Models Walmart values and holds oneself and others accountable.
• Supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact.
• Acts selflessly, with humility, honesty, fairness, and transparency.

Serve Our Customers and Members:

• Delivers results while putting the customer first.
• Considers and adapts to how, where, and when customers shop.
• Applies EDLP (Every Day Low Price) and EDLC (Every Day Low Cost) business models.
• Makes decisions based on data, balancing short- and long‑term priorities.

Strive for Excellence:

• Displays curiosity and a desire to learn; takes calculated risks.
• Demonstrates courage, resilience, and encourages learning from mistakes.
• Drives continuous improvement and adopts new technologies and skills.
• Supports others through change.

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 https://one.walmart.com/notices .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.

The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00 - $100,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location); Complex Structure (based on external factors that create challenges).

Minimum Qualifications...

2 years’ of college; OR 1 year’s retail experience and 1 year’s supervisory experience; OR 2 years’ general work experience and 1 year’s supervisory experience. For facilities that sell firearms, I acknowledge that the position for which I am applying will require 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, I acknowledge that the position for which I am applying may require a current state issued Certificate of Eligibility. Associates will be required to attend and successfully complete all job‑required trainings and assessments (for example, Academy trainings, Open Door trainings, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications...

Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Leadership through Live Better U and Bellevue University, General work experience supervising 5 or more direct reports to include the responsibility of performance management, mentoring, hiring, and firing

Primary Location...

11900 ST CHARLES ROCK RD, BRIDGETON, MO 63044-2612, United States of America 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.

Walmart is 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.

Benefits you’ll enjoy

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Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular‑priced items and fresh produce in‑store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.

Live Better U

100% covered

Earn a degree or in‑demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.

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