Emerging Store Manager - SC

Position Summary

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 supporting the establishment and implementation of store objectives. Communicates goals. Monitors performance and provides feedback. Identifies training and development needs. Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures by holding hourly associates and managers accountable. Analyzes and interprets reports. Implements and monitors asset protection and safety controls. Maintains quality assurance standards.

Oversees safety and operational reviews. Develops and implements action plans to correct deficiencies. Supports the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs. Develops and communicates business plans and priorities. Removes barriers and obstacles that impact performance. Measures progress and adjusts performance accordingly. Demonstrates adaptability and supports continuous learning. Effectively facilitates strong partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders across the organization (including Market Managers, Regional leadership, Merchandising, Human Resources, and Asset Protection).

Develops, implements, and sustains key organizational objectives. While the ESM assignment does not carry any guaranteed timeframe, ability and willingness to complete the ESM program in no…