GM Coach

Leads and develops teams by coaching, training, and actively listening to associates. Conducts store tours to provide feedback, communicate operational priorities, and collaborate across all levels on merchandising, technology initiatives, and company direction. Introduces and leads change efforts, sets clear expectations, and guides teams in implementing business solutions while effectively communicating objectives.

Responsibilities

• Model and demonstrate exceptional customer service standards by following the One Best Way (OBW) service model.
• Manage and support customer service initiatives, such as store of the community and outreach programs.
• Ensure customer needs, complaints, and issues are resolved; develop and implement action plans to correct deficiencies.
• Provide process improvement leadership to ensure a high-quality customer experience.
• Drive financial performance and sales by reviewing Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, managing budgets, forecasting, and controlling expenses.
• Monitor and ensure effective merchandise presentation, seasonal transitions, inventory flow, and operational processes.
• Develop and implement action plans to mitigate shrink and achieve sales and profit goals.
• Supervise and develop hourly associates by hiring, training, mentoring, assigning duties, setting expectations, and providing recognition.
• Promote a belonging mindset in the workplace and recruit qualified associates to meet staffing needs.
• Coordinate and oversee job-related activities, build relationships with stakeholders, and support initiatives to meet customer and business needs.
• Identify and communicate goals, measure progress, address improvement opportunities, and promote continuous learning.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
• Support the Open Door Policy and provide guidance on applying these principles in business processes.
• Foster high-performing teams by embracing diversity in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences.
• Create a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected through a culture of belonging.
• Build collaborative relationships, communicate with impact, and motivate teams with energy and positivity.
• Attract and retain talent, empower and develop associates, and recognize contributions and accomplishments.
• Maintain and promote high standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
• Support Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, and communities.
• Deliver results while prioritizing the customer, adapting to shopping behaviors, and applying EDLP (Every Day Low Price) and EDLC (Every Day Low Cost) business models.
• Make data-driven decisions, balance short- and long-term priorities, and consider stakeholders in planning.
• Display curiosity, take calculated risks, demonstrate resilience, and encourage learning from mistakes.
• Drive continuous improvement, adopt new technologies, and support others through change.

Requirements

• 2 years of college; OR
• 1 year of retail experience and 1 year of supervisory experience; OR
• 2 years of general work experience and 1 year of supervisory experience.

For facilities that sell firearms, successful completion of a firearms-specific Criminal Background Check (CBC) and Firearms Authorized Training is required. For facilities that sell only ammunition with state-specific requirements, a current state-issued Certificate of Eligibility may be required. Associates must attend and complete all job-required trainings and assessments (e.g., Academy trainings, Open Door trainings).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Leadership through Live Better U and Bellevue University.
• General work experience supervising 5 or more direct reports, including performance management, mentoring, hiring, and firing.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with performance-based bonus awards.
• Health benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits, including 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO), including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U: Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for high school completion, bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates. Eligibility requirements apply.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00 - $100,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Regional Pay Zone (RPZ), Complex Structure, and state pay differentials may apply based on location and external factors.

Primary location: 1800 NE 12TH AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32641-4610, United States of America.