From the stores to corporate offices and distribution centers, these women are exploring all the opportunity Walmart has to offer.
Women associates in China are giving back to one another and contributing to a better Walmart. As mentors, coaches and leaders, they’re making an impact across the business.
To celebrate Women’s History Month, we talked with eight women from Walmart China and posed this question: How do you thrive at Walmart?
Here’s what they told us.
Zi Xin, Operations Supervisor of Kunming Distribution Center
Walmart has shown me that women can excel in their careers. My mentors and department leaders in rotation — all women — demonstrate exceptional expertise and resilience. Their day-to-day action helped me to quickly grow from a corporate newbie to a department supervisor.
Over three years, I’ve moved from Chengdu to Kunming, from the distribution center to the perishable distribution center.
These cross-functional opportunities allowed me to explore diverse roles, discover my passion and chart my career path with clarity.
Li Jialing, Deputy General Manager at Sam's Club Hangzhou
As a 2021 Sam’s Club management trainee, I joined a cohort where half of the 20 trainees were women. The company equips us with extensive training resources — from hands-on workshops to leadership seminars — ensuring equal access to growth.
There are many excellent women in the coaching team, including my general manager Merry, who constantly offered me support and encouragement. She shows and exemplifies the strong women leaders paving the way at Walmart.
With structured career paths and team support, my journey at Sam’s Club has been purposeful. At 26, I became deputy general manager — a milestone that deepened my confidence to keep advancing.
Deng Jin, Skilled I – Meat Associate at Walmart Yueyang
Starting as a meat cutter, I initially felt nervous. But Walmart’s encouragement for women in nontraditional roles quickly put me at ease. Through rigorous training, I mastered meat processing and preservation, supported by a manager who held me to the same high standards as anyone else.
The company offers us specialized courses, so I signed up for a course about protein nutrition knowledge and healthy diet, which enriched my knowledge and ultimately allows me to educate our customers with concrete information, which they really need to know when they shop with us. These experiences have allowed me to expand my job scope.
“Seeing women peers rise to management roles motivates me:
Hard work here truly opens doors.”
– Deng Jin
Feng Bi Jia, Senior Merchant of Sam's Club
Eight years ago, I finished my studies in the U.K. and started as an assistant buyer in liquor at Sam's Club. I transferred to different categories such as red wine, beer, chocolate and biscuits. These experiences ignited my passion for diverse product categories.
Over the years, what has impressed me the most is Walmart’s commitment to innovation and associate growth. We’re encouraged to think boldly, attend global market tours, and stay ahead of trends.
The management always create opportunities for us to participate in domestic and foreign market visits to catch up the latest market trends. With team backing, everyone here can carve their own path.
Yang Xiaomei, Supervisor of Customer Service at South China Multi-Channel Fulfillment Center
Twenty years ago, at the age of 19, I joined Walmart part-time in the bakery. Within three months, I became full-time. Despite limited education, I earned a senior baking certification and was dedicated to the baking sector. I obtained a senior certificate within three years and worked my way up to be a manager in fresh.
I took a leap — relocating to lead customer service at a fulfillment center in another city. With years of experience in front-line service and an indomitable spirit, I led the team to complete the remapping of the service model in six months, embracing the company's transformation with actions.
Walmart’s career pathways — skills certifications, leadership programs and relocation support — gave me the courage to climb from entry-level to management. Now, I dream bigger and keep surpassing limits.
Yang Hua, District Manager at Walmart Shenzhen
At Walmart, I genuinely feel that “hard work pays off — regardless of gender.” The company does not differentiate between genders but sees the empathy, patience and attention-to-detail that women excel in are the advantages.
In conventional thinking, women hit ceilings in middle-age. But not at Walmart. Over the past 21 years, I have followed the company from Guizhou to Sichuan, Chongqing and Shenzhen, gradually growing from a front-line associate to the district manager.
In 2016, I was named as the "Top-performing General Manager" by the China Chain Store & Franchise Association. Four years ago, I was again promoted in Walmart with my continuous effort.
Walmart’s equal opportunities let me transcend gender and age barriers, proving my value at every stage.
Qiu Jiangmei, Associate Coach at Walmart Zhanjiang
Before joining Walmart, I was a full-time mother for seven years. Re-entering the workforce at 35 felt daunting — until Walmart called. 'We chose you because we believe in your potential’ opened the new chapter of my life.
As a "mature freshman" in retail, I am fortunate to have a team [with] patience and willing to offer their help and advice.
Associates are respected and encouraged in Walmart. Being trusted to share ideas freely has transformed me into a stronger, more confident professional.
Chen Zhuoshan, General Merchandise Associate at Sam's Club Guangzhou
Despite hearing and speech impairments, I’ve never felt held back at my job. With the advanced technology, I can communicate with colleagues and members smoothly. The live transcription can help me keep up with meetings.
In the 11 years at Sam's Club, I’ve seen our '”respect for the individual” culture in action. I speak up, ask questions, and even critique processes and my team listens. Their trust fuels my optimism and drive to live fully.
I believe that everyone should be accountable and responsible for his or her job. When I encounter something I don't understand, I will ask, directly express my opinion, and even point out colleagues' problems boldly. My line manager and colleagues will respect my thoughts, trust me and rely on me.
Thanks to my colleagues for their recognition and support over the years, allowing me to maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, work hard and live a happy life.
Women make up a majority of Walmart China’s workforce. Over 60% of the associate base is female, according to internal data.
And that fact serves to create a cycle of opportunity, where women like the ones we talked to above support their peers and drive action. When it comes to Walmart, Women’s History Month is truly international.
