VP of Department of Defense
OddballSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, HealthcareIndustries
Requirements
- Ability to drive sales through effective merchandise presentation, pricing, signing, instock/inventory levels, budgeting, forecasting, and assessing economic trends/community needs
- Knowledge of proper Customer/Member service approaches and techniques to resolve needs, complaints, and issues within company guidelines
- Capability to oversee implementation of community outreach programs
- Understanding of company and legal policies, procedures, and regulations for the Vision Center, including asset protection, safety, operational, and quality assurance
- Skills in analyzing/interpreting reports, developing/implementing action plans, and directing associates on programs/strategic initiatives
- Experience in providing supervision, hiring, training, mentoring, assigning duties, providing recognition, and promoting a belonging mindset
- Expertise in providing quality eyewear: consulting/educating Members/Customers, selecting products, obtaining measurements, verifying prescriptions, maintaining confidentiality, performing minor frame repairs, and maintaining Optical equipment
- Upholding Open Door Policy: meeting with associates, listening to concerns, researching issues, reviewing policies, suggesting resolutions
- Building relationships with stakeholders, supporting plans/initiatives, communicating goals, measuring progress, addressing improvements, demonstrating adaptability, promoting continuous learning
- Commitment to company mission, values, standards of ethics/integrity, Respect the Individual (building teams, embracing differences, creating belonging, collaborating, attracting/retaining talent), and Act with Integrity (maintaining ethics/compliance, modeling values, accountability, selfless/humility)
Responsibilities
- Drive sales in the Vision Center by ensuring effective merchandise presentation, accurate/competitive pricing, proper signing, instock/inventory levels, budgeting, forecasting sales, and assessing economic trends/community needs
- Model, enforce, and provide direction/guidance to Associates on proper Customer/Member service to resolve needs/complaints/issues within company guidelines/standards
- Oversee implementation of and participate in community outreach programs; encourage Associates to serve as good community members
- Ensure compliance with company/legal policies/procedures/regulations by analyzing reports, implementing/monitoring asset protection/safety controls, overseeing reviews, developing/implementing action plans, providing direction on programs/initiatives, and directing Associates on confidentiality
- Provide supervision/development for Associates: hiring, training, mentoring, assigning duties, recognition, promoting belonging mindset
- Ensure quality eyewear provision: consult/educate Members/Customers, select products based on needs, obtain measurements, verify prescriptions, maintain confidentiality, perform minor frame repairs, maintain Optical equipment
- Uphold Open Door Policy: meet with Associates, listen to concerns, research issues, review policies/procedures, suggest resolutions
- Coordinate/complete/oversee job-related activities: develop/maintain stakeholder relationships, support plans/initiatives, identify/communicate goals/objectives, build accountability, measure progress, identify/address improvements, demonstrate adaptability, promote continuous learning
- Ensure compliance with company policies/procedures, support mission/values/ethics/integrity by implementing action plans, utilizing Open Door Policy, providing direction on business processes
- Respect the Individual: build high-performing teams, embrace differences, create belonging culture, work collaboratively, attract/retain/develop talent, recognize contributions
- Act with Integrity: maintain/promote ethics/compliance, model Walmart values, hold accountable, support regenerative goals (belonging, eliminate waste, local giving), act selfless/humble/self-aware/honest/fair/transparent
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 for the Optical Manager position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What are the key responsibilities of this role?
The role involves driving sales in the Vision Center, providing customer service, ensuring compliance with policies, supervising associates, and providing quality eyewear services like consulting on products and verifying prescriptions.
What is the company culture like for this position?
The company promotes a belonging mindset, high-performing teams, embracing differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences, and upholding an Open Door Policy for addressing associate concerns.
What makes a strong candidate for this Optical Manager role?
Strong candidates should have leadership skills for supervising and developing associates, customer service expertise, knowledge of compliance and safety standards, and the ability to drive sales and provide quality eyewear services.
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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