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, and providing feedback (Tour to Teach)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with all levels of associates on store operations, technology, business initiatives, merchandising, and company direction
- Experience introducing and leading company change efforts, providing clear expectations, guidance for business solutions, and communicating objectives
- Knowledge of exceptional customer service standards, including the One Best Way (OBW) service model, managing initiatives like store of the community and outreach programs
- Skills in resolving customer needs, complaints, issues, developing action plans for deficiencies, and providing process improvement leadership
- Proficiency in driving financial performance: reviewing P&L statements, budgeting, forecasting, controlling expenses, monitoring merchandise presentation, seasonal transitions, inventory flow, operational processes, mitigating shrink, and achieving sales/profit goals
- Supervisory experience: hiring, training, mentoring associates, assigning duties, setting expectations, providing recognition, promoting belonging mindset, and recruiting for staffing needs
- Ability to coordinate job-related activities, develop relationships with stakeholders, support plans/initiatives, set goals, measure progress, identify improvements, demonstrate adaptability, and promote continuous learning
- Commitment to compliance with company policies, procedures, mission, values, ethics, integrity; supporting Open Door Policy
- Leadership qualities: building high-performing teams, embracing differences, creating belonging culture, working collaboratively, building relationships, communicating with impact, attracting/retaining talent, acting with integrity, humility, self-awareness, and supporting regenerative goals
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop teams by teaching, training, listening to associates, touring stores, providing feedback, communicating/collaborating on operations, initiatives, merchandising, and change efforts
- Model and demonstrate exceptional customer service (OBW model), manage/support initiatives (e.g., community programs), resolve customer issues, develop action plans, and lead process improvements
- Drive financial performance and sales in designated area: review P&L, manage budgeting/forecasting/expenses, ensure merchandise presentation/inventory/operations, mitigate shrink, achieve goals
- Provide supervision/development for hourly associates: hire, train, mentor, assign duties, set expectations, recognize, promote belonging, recruit to meet staffing/growth needs
- Coordinate/ complete/ oversee job activities: maintain stakeholder relationships, support plans/initiatives, set/communicate goals, build accountability, measure progress, address improvements, promote learning
- Ensure compliance with policies/procedures, support mission/values/ethics via action plans, Open Door Policy, and guidance on business processes
- Build high-performing teams, embrace differences, foster belonging, create thriving opportunities
- Work collaboratively, build trusting relationships, communicate positively to motivate/influence
- Attract/retain/develop talent, empower associates, recognize contributions
- Maintain/promote integrity/ethics/compliance, model Walmart values, hold accountable, support regenerative goals (belonging, waste elimination, local giving), act selflessly/humble/self-aware
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 location or remote policy for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills are required for the Food & Consumables Coach role?
Key skills include leading and developing teams, driving financial performance through P&L management and sales goals, modeling exceptional customer service, and providing supervision and mentoring to associates.
What is the company culture like at Walmart for this position?
The culture emphasizes building high-performing teams, embracing differences in people and cultures, promoting a belonging mindset, and respecting the individual.
What makes a strong candidate for this Coach role?
Strong candidates excel in team leadership and development, financial management in retail operations, customer service delivery, and fostering an inclusive workplace environment.
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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