Yield Operations Manager II, Business Analysis and Insights, eComm - Walmart Connect

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

The Yield Operations Manager will manage day-to-day yield decisions, pricing, deals and discounts, evaluation of inventory volume, rollout of rate cards while partnering closely with Sales Ops, Sales, Ad Ops and the Analytics team in ensuring maximum budget fulfillment, creation and review of media plans and packages, and advising direct Sales on what we can fulfill.

The key focus areas for the Yield Operations Manager are:

• Own inventory management including forecasting and monitoring inventory for Categories and Advertisers.
• Leverage campaign performance data to analyze and identify new ways to maximize ad revenue and provide actionable recommendations to Sales teams to hit goals.
• Lead Advertiser trends, performance, and action-oriented metric reviews with internal teams (revenue, impressions, clicks by Advertiser/campaigns).
• Work with Sales and Sales Ops to identify potential areas of opportunities and risks with contracts and connect those with financial impact.
• Own the enforcement of policies and processes related to makegoods, pricing, and discounts.
• Work with Sales Ops and Sales to define the process in managing premium inventory bookings while working with Tools teams to build automated solutions.
• Work with the Analytics and Tools teams to build operational and revenue models that show the impact of the Yield Ops strategies.
• Provide input to Ad Ops on campaign pacing and optimization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Statistics, or related field and 2 years’ experience in data analytics, project management, business, or related area OR 4 years' experience in data analytics, project management, business, or related area.
• 5+ years of progressive media analytics experience in a digital advertising environment.
• Excellent communicator, across multiple levels/functions with the ability to influence and drive action.
• Strong written, presentation and verbal communication with the ability to express complex topics clearly and easily.
• Strong working knowledge of Ad network/Ad exchange/DSP/SSP/Publisher preferred.
• Proven track record of partnering with Sales, Sales Ops, and Ad Ops to achieve yield optimization results.
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills, experience with financial analysis, forecasting and modeling.
• Experience in developing monetization strategies, inventory optimization, and campaign management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup like environment.
• Excellent time management skills with a focus on execution, ability to juggle multiple urgent requests and prioritize responsibilities.
• Familiarity with CRM and AdTech systems (Salesforce, Google Ads Manager, etc.).

About Walmart Connect

At Walmart, we enable the connection between supplier brands and retail shoppers at unprecedented scale. As primary stewards of our brand promise, "Save Money. Live Better," we work alongside some of the most talented people in the world to engage with the more than 150M households who shop with us. This is a unique opportunity to join a small, high-visibility team within the largest company in the world. We believe all digital advertising can be targeted and accountable – and we have Walmart's sales data to prove it.

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., Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Statistics, or related field and 2 years’ experience in data analytics, project management, business, or related area OR 4 years' experience in data analytics, project management, business, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Statistical Programming LanguageMasters: Analytics, Masters: BusinessProject Management - Project Management Professional - Certification, Six Sigma - Certification

Primary Location...

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