Manager, Business Development - Marketplace (Entertainment, Toys & Seasonal)

Posted:
8/23/2024, 1:45:23 PM

Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ New Jersey, United States ⋅ Hoboken, New Jersey, United States ⋅ Bellevue, Washington, United States ⋅ Washington, United States ⋅ San Bruno, California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Approved Locations: Hoboken, NJ; San Bruno/Sunnyvale/Los Angeles, CA; Bentonville, AR; Chicago, IL; Bellevue, WA; SLC, UT

Who we are…

We are a customer-focused team dedicated to helping sellers and suppliers grow on Walmart Marketplace by providing goods to our customers at the best possible prices. We work within our given books of businesses to cultivate a dedicated cohort of invested sellers through intermittent meetings, relationship building, and strategic plans.

What you will do…

A Business Development Manager (BDM) is responsible for driving the growth and expansion of a Walmart Marketplace by identifying new business opportunities and establishing relationships with potential clients or partners. Key responsibilities include:

  • Market Research: Analyzing market trends and identifying potential opportunities for business expansion.
  • Client Acquisition: Inbounding new leads and acquiring new sellers
  • Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing strategies to meet business goals and improve market position.
  • Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients and partners to foster long-term business partnerships.
  • Negotiation: Negotiating agreements and use of programs (WFS, WMC, Deals/Events) to secure close deal and drive sales.
  • Sales and Revenue Growth: Driving sales and revenue growth by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
  • Reporting: Monitoring and reporting on sales performance, market conditions, and competitive landscape.

Minimum qualifications:

  • 3 years of experience in e-commerce.
  • 3 years of experience working with sellers/ suppliers/vendors, etc.
  • 3 years of experience in merchandising/ category management
  • 3 years of experience in Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising, Marketplace, or a related area OR bachelor’s degree in business or a related field
  • Proficiency in MS Office, with a focus on Excel
  • Strategic mindset and ability to prioritize tasks
  • Detail-oriented with a bias for action and a collaborative team player
  • Results-driven with a proactive approach to problem-solving and goal achievement
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations to peers, leadership, and internal and external stakeholders
  • Digital literacy and analytics skills
  • Strong business acumen
  • Support the development of executive-level presentations and perspectives
  • This position does not support visa sponsorship; you must be able to work in The U.S without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5+ years’ experience in Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related area. E-Commerce experience preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines.
  • Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
  • Detail and results-oriented with sense of urgency.

The role involves a mix of strategic planning, sales, and relationship management to contribute to the company’s overall growth and success.

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. 

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. 

About Walmart

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. #dataventures

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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Hoboken, New Jersey US-10279/Bellevue, Washington US-11075:The annual salary range for this position is $96,000.00-$186,000.00

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San Bruno, California US-08848:The annual salary range for this position is $104,000.00-$202,000.00

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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.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or related field and 2 years’ experience in business development, market development, product development, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in business development, market development, product development, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Sales, Supervisory experience

Primary Location...

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