Matt Simpleman

Experience

1. Sr Director - Market Manager

   Walmart

   Sep 2024 — Present · UT, US

   Leads and oversees operational, financial, and talent performance across multiple facilities within a defined market. Responsible for developing high-performing leaders, driving operational excellence, and delivering strong financial results while ensuring exceptional customer experiences.Champions talent acquisition, succession planning, and leadership development to maintain a competitive and engaged workforce. Establishes clear expectations, holds leaders accountable, and fosters a culture rooted in integrity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.Ensures compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements while executing strategic initiatives that improve efficiency, profitability, and service standards. Analyzes financial performance, manages capital and expense budgets, identifies trends, and implements cost-control strategies to optimize results.Builds strong internal and external partnerships, supports community engagement efforts, and models company values by promoting accountability, transparency, and customer-first decision-making.Drives results through data-informed strategies, operational discipline, and a commitment to excellence.

Education

• University of Southern Colorado

  Bachelor's degree

  1996 — 1999

Skills

• Retail
• Associate Development
• Private Investigations
• Driving Results
• Organized Retail Crime
• Interrogation Techniques
• Loss Prevention
• Inventory Control
• Wicklander-Zulawski Interview & Interrogation
• Profit
• Multi-Unit
• Asset Protection
• Investigations
• Internal Investigations
• Wal-Mart
• Big Box
• Shrinkage
• Retail Management
• Store Management