Specialist II, Site Merchandising (CA) - Editorial

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Want to help lead the way in redefining how we shop online? The Editorial Specialist for Walmart eCommerce is a critical team member in shaping the creative vision and strategy for our customers’ site experience for the Electronics, Toys and Seasonal (ETS) department. This person will support the execution of initiatives outlined in the editorial calendar and content strategy from trend forecasting, photography curation, creative asset planning, sample management, to classifying user generated content for a particular department. You’ll drive impact through integrated messaging and visual storytelling to create an inspirational, seamless shopping experience to help drive brand perception, conversion and customer satisfaction for our eCommerce business.

You’ll sweep us off our feet if:

• You’re a natural storyteller and love telling stories that bring products to life, helping consumers reimagine merchandise beyond a single product page.
• You’re trend obsessed and have a strong aesthetic eye, and can combine competitive analyses, content, merchandise, and presentation to create a site experience that feels unique and inspirational.
• You understand how customers shop online and design shopping experiences that drive customer engagement, trust and purchases. 
• You’re a thought leader who can communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals, enabling you to earn trust at all levels.
• You use both sides of the brain and can combine data, customer insights and creative intuition to optimize editorial content, deliver on business goals and create a best-in-class customer shopping experience. 
• You have an incredible focus on operational excellence and getting the fundamentals right and can identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement.
• You believe in and prioritize the collective success of the team and are quick to jump in, help, take initiative, and coach your fellow team members.

You’ll make an impact by:

• **Leading the content strategy for your area–**You’ll drive the holistic content strategy for a specific ETS department, using trends and customer insights to tell a cohesive story and create a seamless customer experience, trend forecasting, photography curation and creative planning.
• Telling a story through our site – You’ll identify key trends and help define the department’s story-telling roadmap.
• Leveraging data to optimize the content strategy– You’ll leverage data, reporting and analytical insights to set goals, measure success and continually refine our content mix and strategy.
• Becoming an invaluable strategic partner to internal stakeholders – You’ll partner with various internal teams to improve processes, identify opportunities, execute content experimentation/optimization projects, and create content site experience page strategies that elevate business needs.
• Operating with excellence – You’ll implement omni-channel merchandising processes, help scale efficiency and best-in-class workflows and timelines, embedding operational excellence into everything you do and work collaboratively across divisions and departments to ensure the execution of beautiful, seasonally-relevant customer-centric content.

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor degree in business or related field or equivalent experience in Business or related field

Preferred Qualification:

• 2-4 years related experience in Creative, Editorial, or Content Marketing or related field.
• Bachelors Degree in Business or related field
• 2+ years of experience in consumer-focused eCommerce environment
• Strong customer obsession focused on building the right site experience for our customer
• Creative and analytical – can comfortably leverage data to inform creative strategy.
• Ability to set clear team objectives and performance measures
• Ability to select and develop a team of future leaders
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a cross-functional team and willingness to take on responsibilities outside primary job description when necessary
• 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

Live our Values
Culture Champion
• Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself accountable; and supports Walmart’s commitment to communities, social justice, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance.

Servant Leadership
• Is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.

Embrace Change
Curiosity & Courage
• Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; supports innovation and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.

Digital Transformation & Change
• Implements and supports continuous improvements and willingly embraces new digital tools and ways of working.

Deliver for the Customer
Customer Focus
• Delivers results while putting the customer first and applying an omnimerchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans.

Strategic Thinking
• Adopts a broad perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans.

Focus on our Associates
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Embraces diversity in all its forms and actively supports diversity of ideas and perspectives, as well as diversity goal programs.

Collaboration & Influence
• Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively to achieve objectives; communicates with
impact to a range of audiences; and demonstrates energy and positivity for own work.

Talent Management
• Contributes to an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, demonstrates engagement and commitment to the team, and recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments.

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 related field.
• Option 2: 2 years’ experience in merchandising, site merchandising, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Merchandising, site merchandising, or related field

Primary Location...

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