Emerging Store Manager - SC

1881 E Madison Ave
Mankato, MN

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.

• Train and develop 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.
• Assist in managing the store's financial performance by learning to authorize and manage expenditures against budget. Monitor sales and profit goals. Analyze economic trends and community needs for budget forecasting. Generate, review, and act on business reports and profit‑and‑loss statements.
• Support sales in the store by ensuring effective merchandise presentation, including accurate and competitive pricing, proper signing, and appropriate in‑stock and inventory levels.
• Model, enforce, and provide 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.
• Analyze and assist with projected staffing plans to ensure they are accurately forecast to meet business goals for workload and performance results. Support the timely implementation of staffing plans, talent pipelines, and succession planning processes.
• Initiate, direct, and participate in community outreach programs as a community liaison. Encourage and support associates and managers in serving as good members of the community. Establish and maintain relationships with key individuals or groups as the representative for the company. Promote company‑sponsored programs, events, and sustainability efforts.
• Uphold 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 seek out associate comments and concerns by meeting with associates in their work areas.
• Assist in leading and directing the store's management team by supporting the establishment and implementation of store objectives. Communicate goals. Monitor performance and provide feedback. Identify training and development needs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures by holding hourly associates and managers accountable. Analyze and interpret reports.
• Implement and monitor asset protection and safety controls. Maintain quality assurance standards. Oversee safety and operational reviews. Develop and implement action plans to correct deficiencies.
• Support the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs. Develop and communicate business plans and priorities. Remove barriers and obstacles that impact performance. Measure progress and adjust performance accordingly.
• Demonstrate adaptability and support continuous learning.
• Effectively facilitate strong partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders across the organization (including Market Managers, Regional leadership, Merchandising, Human Resources, and Asset Protection). Develop, implement, and sustain key organizational objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in management, business administration, retail management, financial management and 2 years' experience in a management role within a retail, operations, or…