(USA) Senior Manager I, Visual Merchandising (CA) - Home Office

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Visual Merchandising is a new capability for Walmart. Our role is to create breakthrough product presentation strategies that balance inspiration with ease in execution, spark discovery and drive conversion across all categories. The Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising will play a key role in developing End-to-End Visual Strategy, influencing alignment & collaboration with key stakeholders, concepting scalable presentations, developing execution tools/guides, and elevating the in-store experience. They are experts in visual merchandising, champions of execution excellence, stewards of holistic experiences and ambassadors of an inclusive culture.

As this is new capability for Walmart, ideal candidates will be able to lead through ambiguity, foster connectivity with the cross-functional team (Merchandising, Product Design, Space Planning, Merch Operations, Marketing, Retail Marketing, Store Operations, etc.), educate and promote visual merchandising as an essential function and be ready to roll-up their sleeves.

About Walmart Marketing

Named Ad Age's Marketer of the Year in 2022, you'll join an internationally recognized team of thinkers, creators, and problem solvers passionate about helping people save money and live better.

Walmart Marketing is a dynamic, multidimensional organization dedicated to redefining how the world shops through impactful creative and fast-paced innovation - all grounded in customer insights and brand strategy. We live out our company values each day while striving to exceed customer expectations and drive growth for the company.

We orchestrate marketing campaigns and experiences that reach millions of daily shoppers. Our work spans the digital and physical spaces and combines the work of numerous internal teams and external advertising and media agencies. Our teams work together to show our customers how they can save money and live better. If you are motivated by complex challenges and want to build the future of commerce and consumer services, a Marketing role at Walmart could be what you've been looking for.

This role will be based in Hoboken, NJ.

You will make an impact by:

• Supporting the development of learning plans to educate and onboard the organization to the Visual Merchandising capability, both at Home Office and Field; evangelizing Visual Merchandising as an essential function within Walmart's operating model.
• Partnering with Associate Director on developing strategy and aligning with partners
• Creating and presenting solutions to the business to bring the strategy/initiative to life and drive sales.
• Developing visual guides and provides content for visual merchandising playbooks on optimal product presentation for field support teams; ensures alignment with the Walmart brand proposition.
• Supporting development of the Visual Merchandising Operating Model / Ways of Working with key cross-functional partners.
• Managing large or complex projects involving cross-functional teams from inception to store delivery.
• Driving the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business and contingency plans as well as key priorities

You'll sweep us off our feet if:

• You challenge status quo and applies new and different ways of thinking to generate new ideas/opportunities; ensure team is empowered to think outside the box.
• You are a storyteller that leverages data, customer, and competitive insights as well as industry trends to build out end-to-end presentation strategies.
• You can work through ambiguity in a fast-paced environment and lead multiple complex projects at once.
• You have the aptitude for building strong partnerships, presenting to, and influencing across all levels.
• You are an innovative thinker that is grounded in market knowledge and customer insights.
• You operate with customer and store team centricity at the forefront.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Art, Design or related field and/or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of Visual Merchandising Experience
• 3+ years of corporate/home office leadership experience
• 2+ years' experience in field visual merchandising
• Strong communicator, organizational/time management skills and is a self-starter
• Adaptability to organizational changes and complex structures
• Aptitude for building strong partnerships, presenting to and influencing across all levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, Sharepoint
• Familiar with planograms (POG) or modular creation
• Experience with Big Box Retailer a plus

How you'll thrive at Walmart:

• Performance-based incentive awards
• 401k with company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase plan
• Paid parental leave,
• New surrogacy & adoption benefits
• Unlimited Flex Time Off
• Working alongside a diverse group of collaborative and innovative team members
• Opportunity for growth and development across several areas of the Fortune 1 organization
• 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.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Fine Arts, or related field and 5 years experience in merchandising, marketing, or related field OR 7 years experience in merchandising, marketing, or related field.

2 years of supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Managing visual merchandising initiatives, Master's degree in Business Administration or related field, Professional retail experience in merchandising, marketing, or real estate, Visual merchandising or related creative field.

Primary Location...

221 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030, United States of America

About Walmart

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?

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, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.

"We advocate for our customers, provide opportunity to our employees, and support efforts that better the lives of millions of people." - Hannah, Sourcing Manager

All the benefits you need for you and your family

• Multiple health plan options, including vision & dental plans for you & dependents
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase plans, life insurance and more
• Associate discounts in-store and online
• Education assistance for Associate and dependents
• Parental Leave
• Pay during military service
• Paid Time off - to include vacation, sick, parental
• Short-term and long-term disability for when you can't work because of injury, illness, or childbirth

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.com/Benefits.

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