Walmart’s first female manager resigned on July 29 after nearly 50 years in Missouri.

Jane Marshall’s career at the retail giant reportedly began in her final year of college when she simply wanted to earn some pocket money.

“I never intended to stay at Walmart,” she recalled. walmart world.

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Her career reportedly took an unexpected turn when she moved from being a cashier to the store’s apparel department. According to Walmart World, her innovative approach to sorting apparel by category and color caught the attention of Walmart executives, who promoted her to assistant manager and eventually to managing her own stores. got

Initially, Jane was hesitant to take on the role of store manager, but accepted the challenge and proved herself capable, opening the store in just two years despite being told it might take five years. The magazine noted that it succeeded in raising a profit of

“I became a manager when there weren’t any female managers,” Jane recalls of her pioneering journey.

“The best part of my career is the employees I have had the opportunity to work with and the customers I have been able to serve,” she added.

Jane recalled that several customers refused to recognize her as the manager and insisted on speaking to someone else, to which Jane replied, “Well, this is what you got.” bottom. KSHB 41 News. (Related: Climate activists’ spray-painted yacht appears to be Walmart’s heir

She praised the Walmart community and said she has been treated with respect by her bosses and colleagues throughout her career.

“Thank you to all the people in the past who have always supported me,” Jane said goodbye.