VP of Department of Defense
OddballSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Consumer GoodsIndustries
Requirements
- Ability to lead and develop teams through teaching, training, active listening, touring stores, providing feedback, and TourtoTeach methods
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with all levels of associates on store operations, technology, business initiatives, merchandising, and company direction
- Expertise in introducing and leading company change efforts, providing clear expectations, guidance for business solutions, and communicating objectives
- Proficiency in modeling and demonstrating exceptional customer service using the One Best Way (OBW) service model
- Experience managing customer service initiatives, resolving complaints/issues, developing action plans, and providing process improvement leadership
- Financial acumen for reviewing P&L statements, budgeting, forecasting, controlling expenses, monitoring merchandise presentation, inventory flow, operational processes, and mitigating shrink
- Supervisory skills including hiring, training, mentoring, assigning duties, setting expectations, providing recognition, and promoting a belonging mindset
- Ability to recruit and develop qualified associates to meet staffing needs and company growth
- Relationship-building with key stakeholders, supporting plans/initiatives, identifying goals, measuring progress, addressing improvements, and promoting continuous learning
- Knowledge of company policies, procedures, mission, values, ethics, integrity, Open Door Policy, and Walmart values (e.g., Respect the Individual, Act with Integrity)
- Commitment to building high-performing teams, embracing diversity, fostering belonging, empowering talent, maintaining integrity, ethics, compliance, and supporting regenerative goals
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop teams by teaching, training, listening to associates, touring stores, providing feedback, TourtoTeach, communicating/collaborating on operations, initiatives, merchandising, and change efforts
- Model exceptional customer service, manage/support initiatives (e.g., store of the community, outreach), resolve customer issues, develop action plans, and ensure high-quality experiences
- Drive financial performance and sales by reviewing P&L, managing budgeting/forecasting/expenses, monitoring merchandise/inventory/operations, and implementing plans to achieve sales/profit goals and reduce shrink
- Provide supervision/development for hourly associates: hire, train, mentor, assign duties, set expectations, recognize, communicate, promote belonging, recruit to meet staffing/growth needs
- Coordinate/oversee job-related activities: develop stakeholder relationships, support plans/initiatives, set/communicate goals, build accountability, measure progress, identify improvements, demonstrate adaptability, promote learning
- Ensure compliance with policies/procedures, support mission/values/ethics/integrity via action plans, Open Door Policy, and guidance on business processes
- Build high-performing teams, embrace differences, create belonging culture, provide thriving opportunities
- Work collaboratively, build trusting relationships, communicate impactfully to motivate/influence
- Attract/retain talent, empower/develop, recognize contributions
- Maintain/promote integrity/ethics/compliance, model Walmart values, hold accountable, support regenerative goals (e.g., positive impact, belonging, waste elimination, local giving)
Skills
Team Leadership
Associate Training
Customer Service
Profit and Loss Management
Budgeting
Forecasting
Merchandising
Inventory Management
Store Operations
Change Management
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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