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 (Tour to Teach), communicating and collaborating with all levels of associates
- Proficiency in utilizing technology, business initiatives, merchandising, and company direction to introduce and lead change efforts
- Skills in modeling and demonstrating exceptional customer service standards (One Best Way/OBW service model), managing customer service initiatives (e.g., store of the community, community outreach)
- Experience in driving financial performance: reviewing P&L statements, budgeting, forecasting, controlling expenses, monitoring merchandise presentation, seasonal transitions, inventory flow, operational processes, mitigating shrink
- Capability to provide supervision and development: hiring, training, mentoring associates, assigning duties, setting expectations, providing recognition, promoting belonging mindset, recruiting for staffing needs
- Ability to coordinate job-related activities: developing relationships with stakeholders, supporting plans/initiatives, identifying goals/objectives, building accountability, measuring progress, addressing improvements, demonstrating adaptability, promoting continuous learning
- Knowledge of company policies, procedures, mission, values, ethics, integrity; supporting Open Door Policy
- Leadership qualities: building high-performing teams, embracing differences, creating belonging culture, working collaboratively, communicating with impact, attracting/retaining talent, acting with integrity, promoting compliance and regenerative goals
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop teams by teaching, training, listening to associates, touring stores, providing feedback, communicating store operations, utilizing technology, leading change efforts, setting expectations, implementing business solutions
- Model exceptional customer service, manage/support initiatives (e.g., community programs), resolve customer issues, develop action plans for deficiencies, provide process improvement leadership
- Drive financial performance and sales in designated store area: review P&L, manage budgeting/forecasting/expenses, ensure merchandise presentation/inventory/operations, implement action plans for shrink/sales/profit goals
- Supervise and develop hourly associates: hire, train, mentor, assign duties, set expectations, provide recognition, promote belonging, recruit to meet staffing needs
- Coordinate/ complete/ oversee job-related activities: maintain stakeholder relationships, support customer/business plans, communicate goals, build accountability, measure progress, identify improvements
- Ensure compliance with company policies/procedures, support mission/values/ethics via action plans, utilize Open Door Policy, provide guidance on business processes
- Build high-performing teams, embrace diversity, foster belonging, create thriving opportunities
- Work collaboratively, build relationships, communicate positively to motivate/influence
- Attract/retain/develop talent, recognize contributions
- Maintain/promote integrity/ethics/compliance, model Walmart values, hold accountable, support regenerative goals (e.g., belonging, waste elimination, local giving)
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this a full-time position?
Yes, this is a full-time employment position.
What is the salary range for the Food & Consumables Coach role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is remote work an option for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills are needed for this coaching position?
Key skills include leading and developing teams through teaching, training, and active listening; driving financial performance by managing P&L, budgeting, and sales; and providing supervision, hiring, mentoring, and promoting a belonging mindset.
What is the company culture like for this role?
The culture emphasizes building high-performing teams, embracing differences in people, respecting the individual, promoting a belonging mindset, and supporting company values of ethics and integrity.
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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