Market Manager-Developmental

Primary job responsibilities and functions are listed below. An Associate in this position will be expected to perform additional job-related responsibilities and duties throughout the Facility as assigned and/or as necessary. Operations Actively practices the 3 Basic Beliefs and upholds the Ethics Policy of the Company. Enforces and ensures that Market/Facility personnel comply with all federal, state, and local regulations and Company policies and procedures (e.g., quality assurance, safety, health and sanitation, operations, personnel, licenses, fees, permits, subcontracts and agreements). ¿ Manages overall financial performance of the Market. Monitors and analyzes Market financial performance by reviewing financial reports (e.g., scheduling, payroll, revenue, expenses, Profit and Loss (P&L), unit sales, weekly operating report, and flash report), statements, and historical data. Manages the Market budget by controlling costs (e.g., labor, inventory, equipment, and materials), complying with budget requirements, and making adjustments when necessary. ¿ Creates projected Market Profit & Loss (P&L) statements. ¿ Establishes operating standards and communicates them to Associates. Visits each Facility to share and exchange ideas and experience with Facility management and Department Managers/Merchandise Supervisors. Develops strategic plans to ensure that long-term goals, vision, objectives, and overall direction of the Market support corporate and Region long-term goals and objectives.   Develops and implements strategies that result in the achievement of sales, market share, account retention, or market growth targets.   ¿ Develops a business plan and budget with each Facility Manager based on Wal-Mart, Region, Market, Facility, and Department goals. ¿ Communicates P&L results with Associates in order to improve Facility performance. ¿ Analyzes results of the STAR and oversees execution of plans. ¿ Creates budget by identifying budget needs and securing approval. ¿ Ensures that budgets and financial performance are in accordance with business strategic initiatives. ¿ Incorporates ¿good neighbor¿ actions into business plans. ¿ Responds to negative public relations on behalf of Wal-Mart. ¿ Serves as a liaison between the Home Office and the Field on resolving issues. ¿ Ensures that management team and staff have sufficient resources to perform their jobs and meet goals and deadlines. ¿ Determines resource requirements (i.e., staffing, funding, equipment) based on business objectives or operational needs. ¿ Aligns strategic imperatives (e.g., Customer, Wal-Mart) of Market with those of the Region. ¿ Makes strategic decisions based on business metrics. ¿ Analyzes Markets: Monitors the comparative strengths and weaknesses of competitors¿ services and/or products to determine the effectiveness of Wal-Mart¿s position in the marketplace and proposes marketing plans to capitalize on these data. ¿ Develops Sales: Grows existing services and creates new business opportunities within the Market. ¿ Serves the Community: Builds visibility in the community while personally representing Wal-Mart¿s interests. ¿ Assesses and Develops Talent: Develops a strategic talent plan to close capability gaps throughout Market taking into account the need to upgrade skills, address cultural barriers, and recruit, select and develop local talent. ¿ Embraces Diversity/Diverse Thinking: Creates an environment and shared vision where differences and similarities are encouraged. Determines and clarifies Customer needs and expectations, taking actions to address those needs ensuring Wal-Mart and Customer goals are aligned. Meet applicable eligibility requirements (see PD-05). Minimum Qualifications At least 6 years experience supervising Management Associates OR at least 4 years experience as a SuperCenter Store Manager. Preferred Qualifications BA/BS degree in a business-related field. 4 years experience as a SuperCenter Store Manager. 4 years of multi-facility experience (DM or higher). Merchandise buying experience.After 18 months in position, candidate MUST be relocatable anywhere in California. Application Instructions: Please apply online by clicking the apply button below. Job Location: US-CA-Sacremento Job Status: Full Time, Employee Application Instructions: Please apply online by clicking the APPLY button below You will be forwarded to the Wal-Mart Corporate Career Site. From there, click on the "Apply for Job" button at the bottom of screen. This will begin your Wal-Mart application process. The application takes 30 minutes to an hour to complete, and you can come back and complete your saved application at any time over the next 60 days. In the "Additional Info" section of the application, be sure to note that you heard about this opportunity on MONSTER! Wal-Mart will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. 2005 Wal-Mart Stores Inc.