Walmart Stores Jobs and Profile

In 1962, Sam Walton laid the foundation for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. with three principles: have respect for the individual, give service to our customers and strive for excellence. The formula proved rock-solid for success. From a single store in northwestern Arkansas , Wal-Mart has grown into the largest retailer on earth. In 2004, Fortune magazine recognized Wal-Mart as one of the world's Most Admired Companies. Not only is Wal-Mart number one on the Fortune 500, Fortune magazine named Wal-Mart , America ’s “most admired company” in 2003 and again in 2004.<br>

OUR STORES

Guided by founder Sam Walton’s passion for customer satisfaction and “Every Day Low Prices,” Wal-Mart’s four retail divisions offer a wide variety of quality merchandise to consumers around the world.

Wal-Mart Discount Stores -- Wal-Mart now has more than 1,100 discount stores in the United States offering a variety of quality, value-priced general merchandise and a pleasant, convenient shopping experience. The stores feature wide, clean, brightly lit aisles and shelves stocked with quality items including: family apparel, automotive products, health and beauty aids, home furnishings, electronics, hardware, toys, sporting goods, lawn and garden items, pet supplies, jewelry, and house wares.

Wal-Mart Supercenters -- Developed in 1988 to meet the growing demand for one-stop family shopping, Wal-Mart Supercenters, today number more than 1,900 nationwide and most are open 24 hours a day for the ultimate in convenience. Supercenters save customers time and money by combining full grocery lines and general merchandise under one roof at Wal-Mart’s signature Every Day Low Prices. In addition to general merchandise, Supercenters feature bakery goods, deli foods, frozen foods, meat and dairy products, and fresh produce. Supercenters also are home to many specialty shops such as vision centers, Tire & Lube Expresses, Radio Grill restaurants, portrait studios and one-hour photo centers, hair salons, banks, and employment agencies.

Wal-Mart Neighborhood Markets -- First opened in 1998, Neighborhood Markets offer a convenient shopping experience for customers who need groceries, pharmaceuticals and general merchandise. Generally, they are located in markets with Wal-Mart Supercenters, supplementing a strong food distribution network and providing added convenience while maintaining Wal-Mart’s Every Day Low Prices. The now more than 95 Neighborhood Markets feature a wide variety of products, including fresh produce, deli foods, fresh meat and dairy items, health and beauty aids, one-hour photo and traditional photo developing services, drive-through pharmacies, stationery and paper goods, pet supplies, and household chemicals.

OUR PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

Wal-Mart is one of the fastest growing employers in the world and offers unlimited professional development and career opportunities. Our more than 1.5 million associates can obtain just about any career they want at Wal-Mart. From computer operator to graphic artist, store manager to clothing buyer, truck driver to marketer, deli manager to product development, it can be done at Wal-Mart. We are proud that 76 percent of our store management started their careers in hourly positions.

As a member of the Wal-Mart team, you will receive competitive wages and enjoy benefits including: merchandise discounts, 401(K), stock purchase plan, profit sharing, health benefits and career advancement opportunities.