Sales Associate – Grocery
OLLYSalary not specified
Full Time
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Grocery, LogisticsIndustries
Requirements
- Communicate verbally and/or in writing with individuals or groups (e.g., customers, suppliers, associates)
- Implement business plans by communicating goals, managing staffing/scheduling, assigning duties, and coordinating workloads to achieve facility goals (e.g., production, quality, safety)
- Monitor and manage productivity by preparing, reviewing, and/or analyzing business reports
- Maintain quality and safety standards by training associates on Logistics and company policies/procedures, monitoring compliance, and distributing/maintaining procedures and documentation
- Identify associate, customer, and/or supplier concerns by listening, consulting others, determining corrective actions, or making recommendations to resolve issues
- Supervise and develop associates and leaders by assigning duties, coordinating workloads, monitoring performance, providing feedback, teaching/supporting/modeling policies/procedures, identifying training needs, and participating in hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation
- Build high-performing teams, embrace differences in people/cultures/ideas/experiences, create a culture of belonging, and provide opportunities for associates to thrive
- Work collaboratively, build trusting relationships, communicate with impact/energy/positivity to motivate/influence
- Attract/retain talent, empower/develop talent, recognize contributions/accomplishments
- Maintain/promote highest standards of integrity/ethics/compliance, model Walmart values, hold self/others accountable, support regenerative goals (e.g., belonging, eliminating waste, local giving)
- Act selfless, humble, self-aware, honest, fair, transparent
- Deliver results customer-first, adapt to customer shopping behaviors, apply EDLP/EDLC models
- Make data-based decisions, balance short/long-term priorities, consider stakeholders (customers, associates, shareholders, suppliers, partners, communities)
- Display curiosity/desire to learn, take calculated risks, demonstrate courage/resilience, encourage learning from mistakes
- Drive continuous improvements, adopt/encourage new technologies/skills, support others through change
Responsibilities
- Communicate with or to individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g., customers, suppliers, associates)
- Implement the business plan for area of responsibility by communicating goals, managing staffing/scheduling, assigning duties, and coordinating workloads to achieve facility goals (e.g., production, quality, safety)
- Monitor and manage productivity of area of responsibility by preparing, reviewing, and/or analyzing business reports
- Maintain quality and safety standards in area of responsibility by ensuring associates are trained on Logistics/company policies/standards/procedures, monitoring compliance, distributing/maintaining procedures/documentation
- Identify associate/customer/supplier concerns by listening, consulting others, determining corrective actions, or making recommendations to resolve
- Supervise and develop associates/leaders in area of responsibility by assigning duties, coordinating workloads, monitoring performance, providing feedback, teaching/supporting/modeling policies/procedures, identifying training/development needs, participating in hiring/promotion/coaching/teaching/evaluation
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 are the key responsibilities of the Area Manager role?
The role involves communicating goals, managing staffing and scheduling, monitoring productivity, maintaining quality and safety standards, resolving concerns, and supervising and developing associates and leaders.
What is the company culture like at Walmart for this role?
The culture emphasizes Respect the Individual by building high-performing teams and embracing differences, Act with Integrity by maintaining high standards and modeling Walmart values, Serve Our Customers and Members by delivering results and making data-based decisions, and Strive for Excellence.
What skills or qualities make a strong candidate for this position?
Strong candidates should excel in communication, team supervision and development, maintaining safety and quality standards, data-driven decision-making, and embodying Walmart's values like integrity, customer focus, and excellence.
What leadership behaviors are expected in this role?
Leaders are expected to build high-performing teams, work collaboratively, attract and retain talent, promote integrity and ethics, put customers first, and strive for excellence through curiosity and data insights.
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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