Full-Time

Area Manager

Service Shop, Transportation

Updated on 4/23/2025

Walmart

Walmart

10,001+ employees

Global retail chain offering affordable products

Compensation Overview

$80k - $120k/yr

+ Performance Bonuses + Regional Pay Zone + Stock

Mid, Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Petersburg, VA, USA

The job is located at 21500 COX RD, SUTHERLAND, VA 23885-9464, United States of America.

Category
Generalist Operations
Transportation & Distribution
Operations & Logistics
Requirements
  • Associate's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field and 1 year supervisory experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field
  • 1 year Walmart Refurb/Service Shop or Walmart Logistics management experience
  • 3 years service shop technician experience
  • Industrial technical certification (e.g., ASE, Air Conditioning, DOT Brake, DOT Preventative maintenance) and 1 year supervisory experience in heavy duty truck and trailer maintenance
Responsibilities
  • Providing strong leadership in a fast-paced environment
  • Supporting our everyday low-cost mission
  • Being a safety champion to deliver on our zero-loss focus
  • Creating an environment for open 2-way communication with integrity
  • Motivating associates to advance themselves through continued education and self-development
Desired Qualifications
  • General Maintenance
  • Microsoft Office
  • Bachelors: Business
  • Bachelors: Logistics
  • ASE Certification - Certification
  • DOT Transportation Certification - Certification

Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices. The company serves everyday consumers, families, and communities, focusing on affordability and essential goods. Walmart's operations include both physical stores and an e-commerce platform, Walmart.com, which has gained importance, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company generates revenue through the sale of groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items, as well as financial services like money transfers and health services such as pharmacies. Walmart differentiates itself from competitors through its efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing, allowing it to maintain low prices. The company's goal is to save people money and support communities, demonstrated by its efforts during the pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Bentonville, Arkansas

Founded

1962

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Walmart's acquisition of Flipkart taps into India's growing e-commerce market.
  • Shelf-scanning robots improve inventory tracking and customer satisfaction.
  • Expansion of tech presence in India leverages global talent for innovation.

What critics are saying

  • Closure of 22 stores in 2025 indicates financial vulnerabilities in certain markets.
  • Expansion into EV charging networks faces competition from established players.
  • Flipkart acquisition exposes Walmart to regulatory risks in India's e-commerce market.

What makes Walmart unique

  • Walmart's AI-driven supply chain boosts operational efficiency by 30%.
  • Partnership with Coursera enhances employee skills in AI-driven supply chain management.
  • Walmart's Trend-to-Product tool uses AI to quickly adapt to fashion trends.

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Benefits

PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time

10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables

6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year

Roth IRA available

Associate Stock Purchase Plan

maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%

Health reimbursement plans

Company News

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Apr 23rd, 2025
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TechKelly
Apr 23rd, 2025
AI vs. Education: Is Your College Degree Still Relevant in 2025?

Retail giant Walmart recently partnered with Coursera to train employees in AI-driven supply chain management, resulting in a 30% boost in operational efficiency.

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Apr 22nd, 2025
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