Posted:
3/6/2026, 10:01:21 AM
Location(s):
Chicago, Illinois, United States ⋅ Arkansas, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States ⋅ Rogers, Arkansas, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Growth & Marketing
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
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MD, Connections - Walmart Retail Management Services Lead (RMS)
Our Commerce practice helps brands win across marketplaces, retail media networks, and digital shelf environments. As retailers increasingly operate as both merchants and media platforms, our teams help clients connect retail fundamentals with media activation and commercial performance.
VML is expanding its Retail Management Services (RMS) capability to support enterprise clients across Amazon, Walmart, Target, and other leading retailers. RMS connects digital shelf health, retail operations, and retail media enablement into a unified commerce operating model.
Who we are looking for
VML is seeking a Managing Director, Connections – Walmart Retail Management Services Lead to lead RMS for Walmart for a major global client. This role serves as the primary strategic and operational lead for Walmart retail performance, connecting retail fundamentals, platform operations, and retail media enablement.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in the Walmart supplier ecosystem, including SupplierOne workflows and Scintilla analytics, and understands how retail fundamentals drive commercial performance.
This leader will partner closely with client Walmart sales leadership, VML commerce teams, and WPP Media to ensure retail fundamentals are optimized to unlock both commercial growth and retail media effectiveness.
Walmart is a priority RMS retailer. This role combines client relationship ownership, platform fluency, and commercial accountability.
Responsibilities
Client Leadership
Walmart Retail Strategy
Platform & Operational Expertise
Maintain deep working fluency in the Walmart supplier ecosystem, including:
Cross-Functional Leadership
Performance & Risk Management
Qualifications
Experience
Skills
Preferred
The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.
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