Sarah Nassauer on LinkedIn: The $400,000 Job That Doesn’t Require a College Degree (2024)

Sarah Nassauer

Retail Reporter at The Wall Street Journal

  • Report this post

Being the store manager of a Walmart Supercenter is one of the hardest jobs at the company. They often oversee 350 workers and $100 million in annual revenue.They are managing sales, profit and lots of human complexity.Walmart is trying to make the job more attractive as it becomes harder in the ecommerce era, in part by compensating store managers like they would corporate executives. This year they will offer store managers annual stock grants up to $20,000, as well as higher pay and bonuses. For the best managers of big stores it’s become a $404,000 job that doesn’t require a college degree.

The $400,000 Job That Doesn’t Require a College Degree wsj.com

122

4 Comments

Like Comment

James Potkoski

Isajam26

6mo

  • Report this comment

I've read that truck drivers are the most essential part of Walmart being paid $125,000 a year. Hopefully these trucks get unloaded by some lowly paid, "non-essential" worker of non management criteria and the product makes it to a shelf to make it to a self checkout so the driver, store manager along with CEO and top Executives...Get Compensated Royally? *Essential = Compensation.

Like Reply

1Reaction

Tara Burns

Global Communications Director Accenture | Retail & Consumer Goods | Girls Network Mentor

7mo

  • Report this comment

This is great. Given the critical role frontline retail workers play, it's great to see their value is being recognized. Interested to see how this plays out.

Like Reply

1Reaction 2Reactions

See more comments

To view or add a comment, sign in

More Relevant Posts

  • Usman A. Qadri MBIT, MS, LLB

    Divisional Manager Industrial Consumer | Sales & Marketing | Key & Strategic Accounts | Oil & Energy | B2B | B2C

    • Report this post

    Wonderful strategy by Walmart prioritizing the well-being and success of their team members resulting in a win-win situation that benefits both the employees and the organization, leading to long-term success and growth!"Take care of your people, and they'll take care of business"- Richard Branson#success #growth #management #motivation #people

    56

    1 Comment

    Like Comment

    To view or add a comment, sign in

  • Tobi Oluwole

    CEO, Magnate | I help founders & solopreneurs drive inbound leads using content | 200+ Million Impressions on LinkedIn | Follow for posts about entrepreneurship, business & career growth.

    • Report this post

    Walmart is allowing its store managers to earn up to $500k a year. A single Walmart store makes about ~$100 million in revenue and employes 400+ people. Each location is basically a successful Series B company. But the company has been facing a pretty significant issue: high turnover. 21% of store managers leave the role in less than 2 years - which was very bad for business.So Walmart came up with a genius plan: Pay them more. And now a Walmart store manager can earn:- $128k in base salary on average - $20k a year in stocks - Up to $320k (or 200% of salary) in bonuses based on the store's profit.Replacing a great employee will cost you much more than keeping them.Just pay people what they deserve.___Interested in career growth & entrepreneurship? Then you'll love my (non-weekly) newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eaR3rFHD

    • Sarah Nassauer on LinkedIn: The $400,000 Job That Doesn’t Require a College Degree (14)

    6,205

    173 Comments

    Like Comment

    To view or add a comment, sign in

  • Xiao (Sandy) Han

    Lead Analytics Consultant at Wells Fargo

    • Report this post

    Employee is an asset, which is not only valuable but also creates value for a company. It’s important to retain employees as valued.

    Like Comment

    To view or add a comment, sign in

  • Jeff Miller

    Compensation Consultant | Driving Fair & Competitive Pay for Banks & Credit Unions

    • Report this post

    And this is why working with BalancedComp can help you save time and money by tying pay to performance and establishing accurate salary ranges and grades. DM me if you want to have a conversation!

    8

    3 Comments

    Like Comment

    To view or add a comment, sign in

  • Dan Proia

    Now Hiring Attorneys US-Remote (925) 207-9334 dan@oculusgroup.com

    • Report this post

    🚀 Rethinking Retail Careers: Walmart’s Bold Move Beyond Degrees 🚀In a world where college degrees are often seen as the golden ticket to high-paying jobs, Walmart is shattering conventions and redefining career paths in retail. Their recent strategy to offer up to $400,000 in annual compensation for store managers—without requiring a college degree—is a game-changer that challenges traditional career norms.As Walmart increases bonuses and stock grants, they’re not just paying more—they’re investing in the very people who keep their colossal operations running smoothly. These managers are not just overseeing stores; they are driving multimillion-dollar revenue streams and adapting to an ever-evolving e-commerce landscape.This move underscores a powerful message: expertise and leadership can flourish in any environment, and success isn’t bound by academic credentials. By rewarding store managers who have climbed the ranks from clerks to executives, Walmart is promoting a culture of meritocracy and empowering employees to take ownership and drive their own success.As the retail industry continues to evolve, Walmart’s approach serves as a compelling example of how businesses can attract and retain top talent by valuing experience and performance over traditional qualifications. It’s a reminder that in today’s dynamic job market, opportunities are as diverse as the paths that lead to them.Kudos to Walmart for leading the charge and proving that leadership and high performance can—and should—be recognized and rewarded in innovative ways! 👏🏆💼#RetailRevolution #Leadership #CareerGrowth #Walmart #Innovation #FutureOfWorkhttps://lnkd.in/dF6WEWEr

    The $400,000 Job That Doesn’t Require a College Degree wsj.com

    1

    Like Comment

    To view or add a comment, sign in

  • Kristopher Chad Disharoon

    Education | Workforce Development | Training | People Operations | Talent | Engagement | Event Management

    • Report this post

    The retail job market is evolving, with some companies cutting jobs while others are in high demand. Walmart is leading the way by increasing compensation for their superstore managers, offering larger bonuses and stock awards, potentially totaling over $400,000 annually for top performers. Store managers oversee sizable teams and revenue streams, often advancing without college degrees. With the added responsibility of managing e-commerce orders, the role has become more complex. Walmart is addressing concerns about turnover by recruiting and training college graduates for managerial roles and increasing pay and bonus incentives. The new compensation structure includes automatic stock grants, with supercenter managers receiving higher grants compared to those at smaller-format stores.

    The $400,000 Job Without a College Degree — The Wall Street Journal apple.news
    Like Comment

    To view or add a comment, sign in

  • Gustavo Valbuena

    Human Resources Sr. Leader | Digital HR | Future of Work | People Partner | Talent Management & Succession | People Operations | Artificial Intelligence | People Analytics

    • Report this post

    Exciting news to share about the continued investments we’re making in our Walmart U.S. store managers! Making Walmart the best place to shop means we need to make it the best place to work. To accomplish that, we are on a journey of investing in our associates – from offering competitive front-line pay to benefits that support associates’ health and well-being in all aspects of life. Store manager pay is made up of 1) base pay, and 2) annual bonus. Today, we’re updating both. 1️⃣ First, base pay. We’re simplifying and increasing store manager pay. With this investment and upcoming annual increases, the store manager average base pay will go from $117,000 to $128,000 a year.2️⃣ Second, annual bonus. We’re redesigning our store manager bonus program. In addition to sales, the store profit will play a bigger role in calculating an annual bonus. If a store manager hits all targets, their could now be up to 200% of base salary. Proud of the leadership role our store managers play in communities across the country. Interested in being a store manager at Walmart? Go to Careers.Walmart.com #TeamWalmart #OurPeopleMaketheDifferenceRead more from our EVP of Store Operations, Cedric Clark here: https://lnkd.in/g2eTn2u6

    • Sarah Nassauer on LinkedIn: The $400,000 Job That Doesn’t Require a College Degree (28)

    13

    1 Comment

    Like Comment

    To view or add a comment, sign in

  • Donna Morris

    Donna Morris is an Influencer

    Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer at Walmart (she,her,hers)

    • Report this post

    Exciting news to share today about the continued investments we’re making in our Walmart U.S. store managers! Making Walmart the best place to shop means we need to make it the best place to work. To accomplish that, we are on a journey of investing in our associates – from offering competitive front-line pay to benefits that support associates’ health and well-being in all aspects of life. Store manager pay is made up of 1) base pay, and 2) annual bonus. Today, we’re updating both. 1️⃣ First, base pay. We’re simplifying and increasing store manager pay. With this investment and upcoming annual increases, the store manager average base pay will go from $117,000 to $128,000 a year.2️⃣ Second, annual bonus. We’re redesigning our store manager bonus program. In addition to sales, the store profit will play a bigger role in calculating an annual bonus. If a store manager hits all targets, their could now be up to 200% of base salary.Proud of the leadership role our store managers play in communities across the country. Interested in being a store manager at Walmart? Go to Careers.Walmart.com. #TeamWalmart #OurPeopleMaketheDifferenceRead more from our EVP of Store Operations, Cedric Clark here: https://lnkd.in/g2eTn2u6

    • Sarah Nassauer on LinkedIn: The $400,000 Job That Doesn’t Require a College Degree (31)

    1,239

    76 Comments

    Like Comment

    To view or add a comment, sign in

  • Lorraine "Lo" Stomski

    Chief Talent Officer, Walmart

    • Report this post

    We announced some exciting news this week! We are taking the next step in our journey of investing in our associates. Walmart store managers are the best leaders in retail, and we’re investing in them. Store managers pay is made up base pay and an annual bonus. Now, we’re updating both: ✅ Base pay: raising a store managers average salary from $117,000 to $128,000 a year – once annual increases take effect.✅ Annual bonus: redesigning their bonus program, which gives store managers the opportunity to earn an annual bonus of up to 200% of their base salary. If you’re interested in becoming a store manager at Walmart, visit: Careers.Walmart.com. #TeamWalmart#OurPeopleMaketheDifference #APathforEveryone

    • Sarah Nassauer on LinkedIn: The $400,000 Job That Doesn’t Require a College Degree (36)

    262

    2 Comments

    Like Comment

    To view or add a comment, sign in

  • Mark Staudohar

    President, ACCENT' Hiring Group

    • Report this post

    WSJ: Amazon is cutting hundreds of jobs. So are Macy’s and Wayfair. But one retail worker is still in high demand: Walmart WMT 0.13%increase; green up pointing triangle superstore manager. Walmart is giving bigger bonuses and adding stock awards to their annual pay packages, pushing the total compensation for the best ones to more than $400,000 a year. The retail giant has thousands of store managers who act as midlevel executives. Each can often oversee a store with 350 workers and $100 million in annual revenue. Many start as clerks and climb the ranks without college degrees. Store managers will now be able to earn up to $20,000 in annual stock grants and an up-to-200% bonus each year. The average base salary for a Walmart store manager is around $128,000.

    The $400,000 Job That Doesn’t Require a College Degree wsj.com
    Like Comment

    To view or add a comment, sign in

Sarah Nassauer on LinkedIn: The $400,000 Job That Doesn’t Require a College Degree (42)

Sarah Nassauer on LinkedIn: The $400,000 Job That Doesn’t Require a College Degree (43)

4,899 followers

  • 38 Posts

View Profile

Follow

Explore topics

  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • IT Services
  • Business Administration
  • HR Management
  • Engineering
  • Soft Skills
  • See All
Sarah Nassauer on LinkedIn: The $400,000 Job That Doesn’t Require a College Degree (2024)
Top Articles
Part B - Adding binary numbers
If You See These Messages, Your Copy of Windows Isn't Genuine
Barstool Sports Gif
No Hard Feelings (2023) Tickets & Showtimes
Www.craigslist Virginia
Wannaseemypixels
360 Training Alcohol Final Exam Answers
Alpha Kenny Buddy - Songs, Events and Music Stats | Viberate.com
Craigslist Cars And Trucks Buffalo Ny
Palace Pizza Joplin
T&G Pallet Liquidation
My.doculivery.com/Crowncork
Weather Annapolis 10 Day
Jscc Jweb
10 Great Things You Might Know Troy McClure From | Topless Robot
Craigslist Pets Southern Md
‘Accused: Guilty Or Innocent?’: A&E Delivering Up-Close Look At Lives Of Those Accused Of Brutal Crimes
Troy Athens Cheer Weebly
Best Fare Finder Avanti
Jvid Rina Sauce
What is Rumba and How to Dance the Rumba Basic — Duet Dance Studio Chicago | Ballroom Dance in Chicago
Voy Boards Miss America
Zalog Forum
Race Karts For Sale Near Me
Metro Pcs.near Me
Crawlers List Chicago
Tips on How to Make Dutch Friends & Cultural Norms
Aerocareusa Hmebillpay Com
Www Va Lottery Com Result
Wiseloan Login
Il Speedtest Rcn Net
Helpers Needed At Once Bug Fables
Co10 Unr
Motor Mounts
Www Craigslist Com Shreveport Louisiana
Jr Miss Naturist Pageant
4083519708
Does Iherb Accept Ebt
CVS Near Me | Somersworth, NH
Bimmerpost version for Porsche forum?
Lcwc 911 Live Incident List Live Status
Updates on removal of DePaul encampment | Press Releases | News | Newsroom
3 Zodiac Signs Whose Wishes Come True After The Pisces Moon On September 16
3 bis 4 Saison-Schlafsack - hier online kaufen bei Outwell
Big Reactors Best Coolant
Unblocked Games 6X Snow Rider
Actress Zazie Crossword Clue
8 4 Study Guide And Intervention Trigonometry
15:30 Est
Puss In Boots: The Last Wish Showtimes Near Valdosta Cinemas
7 National Titles Forum
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Amb. Frankie Simonis

Last Updated:

Views: 5926

Rating: 4.6 / 5 (76 voted)

Reviews: 83% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Amb. Frankie Simonis

Birthday: 1998-02-19

Address: 64841 Delmar Isle, North Wiley, OR 74073

Phone: +17844167847676

Job: Forward IT Agent

Hobby: LARPing, Kitesurfing, Sewing, Digital arts, Sand art, Gardening, Dance

Introduction: My name is Amb. Frankie Simonis, I am a hilarious, enchanting, energetic, cooperative, innocent, cute, joyous person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.