Retail Training Specialist - Walmart

Location: RUTHERFORDTON, North Carolina, 28139

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour

About the role

A Retail Training Specialist - Walmart is responsible for delivering training programs to field merchandisers to ensure consistent implementation of merchandising standards, product knowledge, and brand representation across designated territories. This role involves conducting hands-on training and providing ongoing support to enhance the performance and productivity of field managers.

Benefits

• A competitive salary with benefits package
• Be part of a collaborative and culture-oriented team

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive training programs and materials for field merchandisers, including manuals, presentations, and visual aids
• Travel up to 75 miles within assigned territory
• Conduct on-site and virtual training sessions to educate field merchandisers on standards, product features, and promotional campaigns
• Train field merchandisers on product placement, signage, and display techniques to maximize visual impact and sales
• Provide hands-on coaching and feedback during store visits to reinforce training concepts and address performance gaps
• Collaborate with field managers to identify training needs and prioritize skill development areas
• Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness through metrics, observations, and feedback
• Update training materials based on product changes, guidelines, and industry trends
• Support new product launches and store resets with timely training sessions and resources
• Serve as a subject matter expert on merchandising best practices, trends, and competitor activities
• Foster a positive learning environment and culture of continuous improvement among field merchandisers
• Cover open territories executing client-specific work

Requirements

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Be a self-starter, quick learner, detail-oriented, flexible, and agile in adapting to various tasks and situations
• Able to effectively communicate with others
• High school diploma/GED required
• Prior retail experience and/or retail training experience is preferred
• Proficient in operating a smartphone and apps, sending/receiving emails, sending/receiving text messages, E-learning platforms
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and be available for occasional weekend work

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Have good vision and the ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, and kneel
• Be willing and able to work in cold environments