Senior Manager I, Marketplace Strategic Initiatives

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Senior Manager I, Marketplace Strategic Initiatives - Hardlines

The Walmart Marketplace is a curated community of respected, professional sellers who offer only top-quality, authentic products and best-in-class customer services.

The Senior Manager I, Marketplace Strategic Initiatives - Hardlines is responsible for overseeing, tracking, and operationalizing key growth and process improvement initiatives across the Hardlines division. They work in close collaboration with Product Management, Programs, Site, Operations, and Global Sourcing to help create frictionless seller experiences that drive business growth. This position will also play a pivotal role in driving seller adoption of strategic services including Walmart Fulfilment Services and Walmart Connect (Advertising). If you are passionate about figuring out smarter ways to work, are a project management rock star, and looking to help scale a growing business, this opportunity is for you!

You’ll sweep us off our feet if:

• You have a passion for specialty categories (e.g., Home Improvement, Sporting Goods, Automotive, etc.) and understand the uniqueness and the importance of creating a best in class experience for sellers and consumers
• You know how to “navigate the landscape” and work through key parts of the ecommerce organization – horizontally and vertically.
• You’re analytical and know how use data to manage and optimize your business
• You’re organized, disciplined, and can manage multiple projects simultaneously
• You have high standards and can hold project contributors accountable
• You’re stimulated by challenges and are ready to engage at Fortune 1 scale

You’ll make an impact by:

• Driving adoption of strategic services: Work closely with our Walmart Connect and Walmart Fulfilment Service partners to drive adoption of strategic seller services that drive listing discoverability and improve the post purchase delivery experience.  
• Testing new verticals: Develop and lead vertical initiatives that allow us list new categories and create innovative experiences for our sellers and customers.
• Liaising between Strategic Account, Product and Program Teams:  Provide insights to translate priorities into actionable game plans and ensure the right resources are in place, considering both capability and capacity; partner in execution, ensure the right KPIs are in place to support impact measurement.
• Driving seller growth initiatives: Being the voice and advocate for the Hardlines business assessing and prioritizing key initiatives that will set Walmart Marketplace as an industry leader. Work with the strategic account teams to drive adoption of new services and capabilities across the seller base.
• Building strategic relationships: Maximizing relationships with new and existing internal and external stakeholders. Driving large, complex change efforts and achieving results through influence and persuasion.
• Operating with excellence: Setting an example in managing to KPIs, delivering excellence, presenting at all levels, and developing yourself and others. Champion change and evolution, persuading through use of data and facts; demonstrate sufficient gravitas; inspire and motivate others.

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent experience in business or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years’ experience in Business Management, Product, Marketing, Program Management, Merchandising, or a related area. E-Commerce experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to distill complex business issues and strategies to highlight insights and actionable recommendations in a concise and persuasive manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a cross-functional team to drive business positive outcomes.
• Assertive, adaptable and demonstrates initiative in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process. 

Benefits & Perks:

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

Who We Are

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you’ll quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement.  From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. careers.walmart.com

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

As permitted by applicable law, provide evidence of full vaccination as defined by CDC guidelines OR secure approval of medical or religious accommodation for the vaccination mandate., Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field and 3 years’ experience in Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel
Merchandising, or a related area. Option 2: 5 years’ experience in Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related
area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related area

Primary Location...

850 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of America