Overnight Lead Department Manager – Walmart – Saint John, NL
Location: St. John’s, NL | Company: Walmart Store
Walmart stores are at the heart of the local community, and as an Overnight Lead Department Manager, you’ll lead a team to keep shelves stocked, displays set up, and the store well-presented and maintained during overnight hours. This role offers valuable retail management experience with a focus on overnight operations and retail leadership.
At Walmart, you’ll join a team delivering exceptional customer experiences and helping Canadians save money to live better. Working overnight, you’ll ensure safety and presentation standards are met, applying Walmart’s values and basic beliefs to guide and support associates.
About the role: Overnight Lead Department Manager
As an Overnight Lead Department Manager, you will provide direction and coordinate overnight stocking based on priorities from the Overnight Assistant Manager and Daytime Management Team. You will assess overall merchandise presentation, note deficiencies for corrective action, and execute merchandising display changes where required to maintain a compliant, attractive store environment.
You will ensure defective merchandise is handled appropriately, take responsibility for store safety and security in the absence of the Overnight Assistant Manager, inspect assigned areas for compliance, and participate in training and development of overnight associates to achieve production results. This position requires an eye for detail and strong team leadership during overnight hours.
Benefits and Salary
Retail Management Benefits: Walmart Canada offers a comprehensive benefits package for hourly associates and department leads, including health coverage, life insurance, paid time off, store discount, Deferred Profit Sharing, and access to Live Better U programs. Understanding Walmart leadership benefits and growth paths can help you plan a long-term career in retail management.
Compensation & Career Growth: Pay rate is determined based on relevant experience and location. Research overnight department manager salary Saint John NB benchmarks and retail management compensation to negotiate effectively. Emphasize your overnight operations expertise and leadership skills to position yourself for advancement opportunities within Walmart.
Job Details
📌 Job Type: Regular/Permanent, Hourly
📍 Location: Saint John, NB (450 Westmorland Rd, Saint John, NB E2J 4Z2)
Requirements / Skills
Leadership & Overnight Operations: Ability to lead and coordinate overnight stocking team, assess merchandise presentation, and execute display changes. Strong attention to detail in assessing store appearance and identifying corrective actions. Comfortable taking responsibility for safety and security in absence of management during overnight hours.
Training & Compliance: Experience or willingness to participate in training and development of overnight associates, inspect premises for compliance with safety guidelines, and handle defective merchandise according to policy. Must be at least 18 years or older and adaptable to overnight shift schedules and flexibility requirements.
- Provide direction and coordinate overnight stocking based on communicated priorities
- Assess merchandise presentation and execute required display changes
- Ensure defective merchandise is handled and taken to claims room
- Manage store safety and security in absence of Overnight Assistant Manager
- Inspect assigned areas to ensure compliance with safety and facility standards
- Participate in training and development of overnight associates for production results
- Maintain a detail-oriented approach to overnight operations and retail presentation
- Willingness to work flexible overnight shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights
- Minimum age requirement: 18 or older
How to Apply
If you’re ready to lead overnight operations and drive department performance at Walmart Canada, click the button below to apply via Walmart’s careers site.
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Job Summary & Tips for Applying
Emphasize Overnight Leadership: Prepare examples of leading teams during overnight shifts—coordinating stocking priorities, maintaining store presentation, and ensuring safety in absence of management. Highlight your ability to make decisions and guide associates to meet production goals.
Demonstrate Attention to Detail & Safety: Be ready to discuss how you identified presentation deficiencies, executed merchandising changes, and handled defective merchandise. Showcase your understanding of safety and security procedures in a retail environment, especially during overnight hours.
Show Flexibility & Team Development: Illustrate your adaptability to overnight schedules and your experience or willingness to train and develop associates. Provide scenarios where you improved processes or coached team members, reflecting strong retail management skills and commitment to Walmart’s values.