Brandon Walker
Santa Rosa Beach,FL
Summary
Results-driven Walmart Store Manager with a proven track record of turning around underperforming stores, driving sales growth, and reducing shrink across multiple high-complexity locations. Trusted with store openings, remodels, and market-level initiatives, while consistently developing strong leadership pipelines and promoting internal talent. Recognized for the ability to stabilize operations, scale high-volume stores, and influence beyond the store level, positioning for next-level leadership roles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Walmart
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Selected to open the Santa Rosa Beach Neighborhood Market—the first new store in 7 years—helping shape the operational blueprint for future store builds across the business unit
- Delivered best-in-class store performance, driving annual sales growth from $19M to $31M and currently trending toward $37M
- Reduced inventory shrink from 2.13% to 0.85% through disciplined execution, accountability, and process improvements
- Named DC 7019 Store of the Year (FY26) in recognition of operational excellence and sustained performance
- Served as a featured leader on John Furner’s “The Huddle,” highlighting innovative store practices and leadership impact
- Hand-selected for a stretch assignment to support the successful opening of four additional stores within the business unit
- Navigated significant hiring challenges due to geographic location by staffing a blended workforce of 45 Walmart associates and 60 temporary agency associates
- Successfully upheld Walmart culture, service expectations, and performance standards across a predominantly temporary workforce through strong onboarding, training, and leadership presence
- Acted as DSL Conversion Champion for Market 545, leading change management and execution of new operating models
- Built a high-performing leadership pipeline by promoting and developing all current Team Leads within the store
- Promoted a high-performing Team Lead to Coach, strengthening leadership bench and supporting internal talent development and succession planning
- Developed an Operations Manager to “ready-now” promotable status and traind an Emerging Store Manager
- Accelerated OPD growth through strategic use of social media and community engagement initiatives
- Led financial acumen workshops for Market 545 Operation Managers, strengthening P&L understanding and decision-making capability
- Selected participant in both Jaime Fernandez's and Myron Frazor's Mentor Circles, contributing to leadership development and cross-market collaboration
Store Manager
Walmart
Pensacola, Fl (4357)
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Selected to lead turnaround of Store #4357, a high-complexity, high-volume Neighborhood Market with underperforming processes, standards, and execution
- Restored operational discipline by implementing Walmart standards, improving compliance, merchandising execution, and in-stock performance
- Successfully led the first Neighborhood Market remodel in Market 545, ensuring minimal disruption to operations while improving customer experience
- Increased annual sales from $47M to $52M through improved execution, merchandising strategies, and customer-focused initiatives
- Strengthened leadership bench by promoting a Team Lead to Operations Manager, building internal talent and succession pipeline
- Improved overall store culture, accountability, and associate engagement in a previously underperforming environment. AES 61% upon arrival and improved to 75% when leaving
Store Manager
Walmart
Pensacola, FL (6531)
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Selected to lead turnaround of Store #6531, restoring operational standards, processes, and execution in an underperforming location
- Reduced annual inventory shrink from 1.25% to 0.85% through improved controls, accountability, and process discipline
- Drove strong financial performance, increasing annual sales from $35M to $42M and elevating store to high-volume status
- Rebuilt leadership structure by hiring and developing two new Operations Managers, strengthening store capability and succession pipeline
- Standardized processes and reinforced compliance, significantly improving in-stock levels, merchandising execution, and overall store conditions
- Selected as Regional VizPick Rollout Champion, leading implementation, training, and adoption of new inventory technology across the region
- Transformed store culture by establishing clear expectations, improving associate engagement, and driving accountability at all levels
Store Manager
Walmart
Morgan City, LA
11.2018 - 02.2021
- Selected to lead turnaround of Store #7099, stabilizing operations, rebuilding standards, and improving overall store performance
- Reduced inventory shrink from 1.67% to 0.54% through enhanced controls, process discipline, and accountability measures
- Led store operations through the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring associate safety, maintaining in-stock levels, and delivering consistent customer service during unprecedented demand
- Executed front-end transformation to a total self-checkout model, serving as an early adopter for Neighborhood Market format innovation
- Developed internal talent by promoting an Assistant Manager to Store Manager, strengthening leadership pipeline and succession planning
- Improved operational execution, merchandising standards, and customer experience in a previously underperforming store
- Drove cultural transformation focused on accountability, adaptability, and team engagement during a period of significant change
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS05-2016
High School Diploma -
Harrison Central High School
Gulfport, MS05-2014
Skills
- Leadership Development & Succession Planning
- Coaching, Mentoring & Talent Acceleration
- Process Execution
- Inventory Control & Shrink Reduction
- Merchandising & In-Stock Excellence
- P&L Management & Financial Analysis
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Change Management
- Market-Level Thinking & Strategic Perspective
Timeline
Store Manager
Walmart
01.2024 - Current
Store Manager
Walmart
03.2022 - 12.2023
Store Manager
Walmart
02.2021 - 03.2022
Store Manager
Walmart
11.2018 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
High School Diploma -
Harrison Central High School