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GM Lead Department Manager

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Walmart Canada

Jul 30, 2024

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    Full-time
    Entry Level
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AI generated summary

  • You need strong leadership skills, retail management experience, and the ability to drive sales and operational excellence. Excellent communication and team development skills are essential.
  • You will oversee departmental operations, manage staff, optimize inventory, ensure customer satisfaction, and drive sales performance to meet business goals.

Requirements

  • Age – 16 or older

Responsibilities

  • Providing excellent Customer Service by greeting all customers in a polite and friendly manner, assisting customers by promoting products/services, locating merchandise and making purchase decisions, resolving customer issues and referring concerns where appropriate.
  • Assists in providing direction and the co-ordination of task completion as per communicated priorities from the General Merchandise and Fashion Assistant Manager and the Store Management Team.
  • Assesses the overall presentation of General Merchandise and Fashion Departments and appearance, noting deficiencies for corrective action and executes merchandising display changes where required.
  • Delegate, assist and follow up on completion of daily Customer Availability Process tasks
  • Support with scheduling as needed.
  • Assign Associates to support with coverage and availability tasks in all areas of the store.
  • Participates in the training and development of the General Merchandise and Fashion Associates, and provides feedback as needed.
  • Contributes to a safe, clean and hazard free work environment through adherence to Company policy and procedures, including the completion of safety sweep logs and ensuring displays and fixtures are secure and free of debris.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the GM Lead Department Manager position?

The main purpose of the GM Lead Department Manager position is to assist in the leadership of General Merchandise and Fashion Associates and department processes, ensuring high levels of customer service and task completion through collaboration with the General Merchandise and Fashion Assistant Manager.

What are the primary responsibilities of a GM Lead Department Manager?

The primary responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, coordinating task completion, assessing department presentation, delegating tasks, supporting scheduling needs, participating in training and development of associates, and maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The minimum qualification for this position is that the candidate must be 16 years of age or older.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this role?

There are no specific preferred qualifications listed for this position; however, Walmart is open to accommodating the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Where is the primary location for the GM Lead Department Manager position?

The primary location for the GM Lead Department Manager position is at 16845 Hwy # 12, Midland, ON L4R 0A9, Canada.

What does the role involve in terms of customer service?

The role involves greeting customers in a polite and friendly manner, assisting them in locating merchandise, resolving customer issues, and promoting products and services to enhance their shopping experience.

How does the GM Lead Department Manager contribute to training associates?

The GM Lead Department Manager participates in the training and development of General Merchandise and Fashion Associates and provides feedback to support their growth and effectiveness in their roles.

What safety responsibilities does the GM Lead Department Manager have?

The GM Lead Department Manager contributes to maintaining a safe, clean, and hazard-free work environment by adhering to company policies and procedures, completing safety sweep logs, and ensuring displays and fixtures are secure and free of debris.

Can the GM Lead Department Manager assist with scheduling?

Yes, the GM Lead Department Manager supports scheduling as needed and assigns associates to assist with coverage and availability tasks throughout the store.

What is expected regarding the overall presentation of the merchandise departments?

The GM Lead Department Manager is expected to assess the overall presentation and appearance of the General Merchandise and Fashion Departments, noting any deficiencies and executing merchandising display changes where required.

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Walmart Canada operates a chain of more than 400 stores nationwide serving 1.5 million customers each day. Walmart Canada's flagship online store, Walmart.ca, is visited by more than 1.5 million customers daily. With more than 100,000 associates, Walmart Canada is one of Canada's largest employers and is ranked one of the country's top 10 most influential brands. Walmart Canada has made a commitment to regeneration – focusing on equitable opportunity, sustainability, community, ethics and integrity. Since 1994, Walmart Canada has raised over $650 million to support communities across Canada.