(USA) Director, Marketplace
About The Position
The Director, Marketplace, leads strategic initiatives to enhance seller performance and assortment management while fostering strong partnerships across the value chain. This role requires leveraging data analytics, market insights, and business acumen to drive value creation and optimize marketplace operations. The director collaborates cross-functionally to influence key stakeholders, develop innovative solutions, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. By applying effective communication and negotiation skills, the position supports long-term growth and operational excellence within a dynamic and evolving retail environment. About the team: The team leads the development and execution of the Collectibles strategy, focusing on high-growth initiatives that drive value creation. It collaborates across functions to align business priorities, leveraging data and market trends to inform decisions. The group fosters strong stakeholder relationships and applies strategic business acumen to optimize assortment and seller performance. By integrating innovative approaches and effective communication, the team supports long-term growth and operational excellence within the marketplace. Members are empowered to influence outcomes and contribute to Walmart’s evolving business landscape through collaboration and strategic insight.
Requirements
- Proven expertise in strategic business acumen, including market trend analysis and financial performance evaluation.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build consensus and influence cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional business communication capabilities, adept at presenting complex data and fostering collaboration.
- Experience driving value creation through innovative business strategies and process improvements.
- Ability to lead negotiations and manage seller lifecycle to optimize marketplace performance.
- Proficiency in leveraging data analytics and digital tools to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing large-scale initiatives and aligning teams with organizational goals.
- Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field and 5 years’ experience in Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related area.
- 7 years’ experience in Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related area.
Nice To Haves
- Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related area
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic initiatives to develop and grow the marketplace business, aligning with organizational priorities and market trends.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to build partnerships and foster effective stakeholder engagement across internal and external teams.
- Utilize data analytics and financial insights to inform decision-making and drive value creation in marketplace operations.
- Influence business partners through clear, persuasive communication and consensus-building techniques.
- Oversee seller lifecycle management, including performance reviews and issue resolution to optimize marketplace offerings.
- Drive innovation by identifying new business models and adapting strategies to evolving market conditions.
- Coach and support teams to enhance communication, negotiation, and business acumen skills.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement
- Jury duty
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
- Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
