Senior Manager, Emerging Sales - Walmart Connect

Posted:
4/22/2025, 7:25:43 AM

Location(s):
Arkansas, United States ⋅ Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

We are seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join our Walmart Connect Emerging Sales Leadership team to build a new function within our group. As a Senior Manager, you will be responsible for launching and leading a new sales segment focused on supporting SMBs and new marketplace sellers. You will shape the strategy, create and refine processes to drive operational excellence, and hire and develop a team of early-career sales professionals. We are looking for a leader with 5+ years of digital media sales experience and/or 3+ years of experience managing new University graduates. This leader should also have experience building new teams and businesses within established companies and a track record of exceeding revenue targets in a high-growth environment. 

  

About Walmart Connect 

  

Walmart Connect is the retail media business within Walmart, Inc. We were created to keep up with the changing world of Walmart customers by offering more than just media. Walmart Connect helps brands connect with customers more often and more meaningfully through omnichannel experiences. 

  

Our digital advertising business is important to Walmart's overall strategy, which is why we're excited to grow and open up this opportunity to join our high visibility "startup" team within the world's largest retail company. 

  

Responsibilities: 

  • Hire and develop a team of early-career sales professionals to support SMBs and newly-activated Marketplace sellers 
  • Shape the business strategy for supporting and growing SMB advertisers and helping them succeed on our Marketplace 
  • Create and refine business processes that improve the productivity and throughput of the sales team 
  • Identify and address key issues impacting smb advertisers’ performance and experience with WMC Sponsored Products  
  • Work within a matrix organization and lead, coach, and influence people 
  • Possess strong consultative sales skills with C-suite leaders, collaborative and innovative spirit, and comfort dealing with ambiguity 

  

Qualifications: 

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in building and managing high-performing teams 
  • Proven track record of driving revenue growth with emerging opportunities and established partnerships 
  • Strong understanding of advertising technology and data/performance measurement trends 
  • Deep understanding of eCommerce fundamentals and trends 
  • Skilled storyteller with experience communicating marketing opportunities to brands 
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate insights, product information, and data into client value 
  • Ability to thrive in a highly dynamic, rapidly changing environment 
  • Leadership experience in introducing new performance measures, processes, and systems to achieve operational excellence 
  • Ability to move fast, be bold, and adapt in a dynamic environment 
  • Effective cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills 

  

If you are a motivated and experienced sales manager with a passion for building and leading a team of entry-level sellers, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in driving business growth and delivering exceptional customer service within our Emerging Sales Team. 

  

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At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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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 a specific plan or program terms.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$180,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

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

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business, marketing and sales, or related area and 4 years' experience in business, marketing and sales, or related area.
Option 2: 6 years' experience in business, marketing and sales, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing and Sales, or related area and 5 years' experience in Business, Marketing and Sales, or related area., Leading cross-functional teams, Sales

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America