Sales Trainee
UFP IndustriesSalary not specified
Full Time
Internship, Entry Level & New Grad
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
RetailIndustries
Requirements
- Ability to lead and develop teams through teaching, training, active listening, touring stores, providing feedback (TourtoTeach), communicating and collaborating with all levels of associates
- Proficiency in utilizing technology, business initiatives, merchandising, and company direction to introduce and lead change efforts, provide clear expectations, guidance, and communicate business objectives
- Knowledge of exceptional customer service standards, One Best Way (OBW) service model, managing customer service initiatives (e.g., store of the community, community outreach), resolving customer needs/complaints/issues, developing action plans, and providing process improvement leadership
- Skills in driving financial performance: reviewing/evaluating P&L statements, managing budgeting/forecasting/expenses, monitoring merchandise presentation/seasonal transitions/inventory flow/operational processes, mitigating shrink, achieving sales/profit goals
- Experience in supervising, hiring, training, mentoring associates, assigning duties, setting expectations, providing recognition, promoting belonging mindset, recruiting/developing talent for staffing and growth
- Capability to coordinate/complete/oversee job-related activities: developing/maintaining stakeholder relationships, supporting plans/initiatives, identifying/communicating goals/objectives, building accountability, measuring progress, addressing improvements, demonstrating adaptability, promoting continuous learning
- Commitment to ensuring compliance with company policies/procedures, supporting mission/values/ethics/integrity, implementing action plans, utilizing Open Door Policy, providing direction/guidance
- Alignment with "Respect the Individual": building high-performing teams, embracing differences, creating belonging culture, working collaboratively, building relationships, communicating with impact, attracting/retaining/developing talent
- Alignment with "Act with Integrity": maintaining/promoting integrity/ethics/compliance, modeling Walmart values, holding accountable, supporting regenerative goals, acting selfless
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop teams effectively by teaching/training, actively listening, touring stores/providing feedback, communicating/collaborating on store operations/technology/business initiatives/merchandising/company direction, introducing/leading change, providing expectations/guidance/business solutions/objectives
- Model/demonstrate exceptional customer service (OBW model), manage/support initiatives (e.g., community programs), resolve customer issues, develop/implement action plans for deficiencies, provide process improvement leadership for high-quality experience
- Drive financial performance/sales: review/evaluate P&L, manage/assist budgeting/forecasting/expense control, monitor merchandise presentation/seasonal transitions/inventory/operations, develop/implement action plans to mitigate shrink/achieve sales/profit goals
- Provide supervision/development for hourly associates: hire/train/mentor, assign duties, set expectations, provide recognition, communicate consistently, promote belonging mindset, recruit/develop for staffing/growth
- Coordinate/complete/oversee job-related activities/assignments: develop/maintain stakeholder relationships, support plans/initiatives, identify/communicate goals/objectives, build accountability/measure progress, identify/address improvements, demonstrate adaptability/promote learning
- Ensure compliance with policies/procedures, support mission/values/ethics/integrity: implement action plans, utilize/support Open Door Policy, provide direction/guidance on business processes/practices
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 work schedule for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What leadership skills are required for this position?
The role requires leading and developing teams effectively, providing supervision and development opportunities for associates including hiring, training, and mentoring, and building high-performing teams.
What is the company culture like for this role?
The culture emphasizes promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace, respecting the individual, embracing differences in people, and supporting company mission values and standards of ethics and integrity.
What makes a strong candidate for this Coach/Ops Mgr Trainee role?
Strong candidates demonstrate effective leadership in team development and supervision, drive financial performance through P&L management and sales goals, model exceptional customer service, and embrace a belonging mindset while ensuring compliance with company policies.
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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