(USA) Front End Coach

About the Role

Leads and develops teams effectively by teaching, training, and actively listening to associates. Conducts store tours to provide feedback (Tour-to-Teach), communicates and collaborates with associates at all levels regarding store operations, technology, business initiatives, merchandising, and company direction. Introduces and leads company change efforts, sets clear expectations, and guides teams to implement business solutions while communicating business objectives effectively.

Responsibilities

• Models and demonstrates exceptional customer service standards by following the One Best Way (OBW) service model, managing and supporting customer service initiatives (e.g., Store of the Community, community outreach programs).
• Ensures customer needs, complaints, and issues are successfully resolved; develops and implements action plans to correct deficiencies and improve processes for a high-quality customer experience.
• Drives financial performance and sales by reviewing Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, managing budgeting, forecasting, and expense control indexed to sales.
• Monitors and ensures effective merchandise presentation, seasonal transitions, inventory flow, and operational processes; develops action plans to mitigate shrink and achieve sales and profit goals.
• Provides supervision and development opportunities for hourly associates, including hiring, training, mentoring, assigning duties, setting expectations, and recognizing performance to meet staffing needs and company growth potential.
• Coordinates and oversees job-related activities by developing relationships with key stakeholders, supporting business initiatives, communicating goals, measuring progress, and promoting continuous learning.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing action plans and utilizing the Open Door Policy.
• Fosters a culture of belonging by building high-performing teams, embracing diversity, and creating opportunities for associates to thrive and perform.
• Works collaboratively, builds trusting relationships, and communicates with impact to motivate and influence teams.
• Attracts and retains talent, empowers and develops associates, and recognizes contributions and accomplishments.
• Maintains high standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance; supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, and communities.
• Acts selflessly, demonstrating humility, self-awareness, fairness, and transparency.
• Delivers results while prioritizing the customer, adapting to shopping behaviors, and applying Every Day Low Price (EDLP) and Every Day Low Cost (EDLC) business models.
• Makes data-driven decisions, balances short- and long-term priorities, and considers stakeholders (customers, associates, shareholders, communities) in planning.
• Drives continuous improvement, adopts new technologies, supports others through change, and encourages learning from mistakes.

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 selling 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.
• Experience supervising 5 or more direct reports, including performance management, mentoring, hiring, and firing.

Benefits

• Health benefits: Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off: PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave.
• Additional benefits: Short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Education: Live Better U, a Walmart-paid education benefit program 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. Additional pay may apply based on:

• Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location).
• Complex Structure (external factors creating challenges).
• State Pay Differential (to meet legislative requirements, where applicable).

Location

863 Harvest Lane, Williston, VT 05495-7319, United States of America.