Posted:
12/18/2024, 4:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Bentonville, Arkansas, United States ⋅ Arkansas, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Join Walmart as a Director, Business Development – International Marketplace and your work could help over 295 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.
As a Director, Business Development, you will be responsible for growing GMV sales for Walmart’s e-commerce marketplaces. You will generate growth by driving marketplace adoption among the top sellers as well as maximizing seller sales in those markets. Seller acquisition is a priority, and you will be responsible for generating leads, recruiting, and onboarding to Walmart marketplaces. You will increase adoption of Walmart services to improve seller performance and experience. You will work closely with external partners to create lead flows as well as manage your team’s pipeline of prospective Sellers. You will demonstrate strong leadership, investing in coaching, training, and developing your team to succeed. You will attract and retain A-player talent and create a culture of collaboration, accountability, and speed to deliver results.
To drive Seller performance, you will foster collaboration with international markets and cross-functional teams. Your role will be key in executing Walmart’s cross border trade e-commerce strategy.
You’ll sweep us off our feet if…
You’re seller obsessed and relationship driven
You have a track record of developing and closing high impact deals
You have experience in China ecommerce and speak fluid Mandarin
You’re a visionary always looking for ways to distinguish from the competition
You thrive in constantly evolving, fast-paced, dynamic environments.
You’re results oriented with a proven track record of leadership and taking ownership that produces exceptional results
You build trust quickly and can lead by influence with the ability to translate between commercial and operational audiences
You believe in and prioritize the collective success of the team and are quick to jump in, help, mentor, and coach your fellow team members
You have previous experience selling eCommerce Marketplaces or SaaS solutions
You have experience in cross border or international ecommerce
You’ll make an impact by:
Managing a Sales Pipeline – Prospect and manage a pipeline of high-value, strategic accounts across key categories. Develop creative solutions to identify new prospects and build a strong pipeline.
Building Relationships with Key Decision Makers – Develop relationships with key influencers and decision-makers within senior management of prospective accounts, along with internal stakeholders and working teams to develop business plans that exceed expectations.
Understand Sellers' goals, decision-making processes, and success metrics.
Driving New Partner Success – Oversee the onboarding process for new strategic sellers and develop initial targets and actions plans that accelerate item setup and improve offer quality and discoverability.
Advocating For the Platform – Champion and evangelize our platform, and its evolving capabilities, to prospective sellers. Drive awareness and adoption of new seller services. Attend trade shows and external events to generate new partner opportunities.
Being Seller Obsessed – Listen to seller feedback, challenges, and needs. Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, site operations, partner support, etc.) to continuously improve the platform and experience.
Thinking Creatively – Explore and innovate! Develop and test new partnerships or services that create shared value for sellers, customers, and Walmart.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field and 5 years’ experience in Business Management, Supply Chain, Marketing, Omni-Channel, Merchandising, or a related area, or a related area OR 7 years’ experience in Supply Chain, Transportation, Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related area
5+ years’ experience in Business Development, Planning, Business Management, or a related area
2 years of experience leading and completing cross-functional projects
MBA
Speak fluid Mandarin
Experience leading and completing cross-functional projects
Experience in Seller Business Development (Hunter)
Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines
Strong influencing and interpersonal skills
Detail and results-oriented with sense of urgency
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.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
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.
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.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
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 or a related field and 5 years’ experience in Business Management, Marketing, Omni-ChannelOutlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related areaWebsite: http://www.walmart.com/
Headquarter Location: Bentonville, Arkansas, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1962
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt
Industries: E-Commerce ⋅ Grocery ⋅ Retail ⋅ Retail Technology ⋅ Shopping