(USA) Director, Merchandising- Floorcare

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

22h•$110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

The Director, Merchandising leads the development and execution of comprehensive category strategies to drive business growth and profitability. This role oversees pricing, assortment, supplier negotiations, and financial management, using data insights to guide decisions across multiple channels. The Director manages and develops a high-performing team, ensuring alignment with company objectives and operational excellence. Through collaboration with cross-functional partners, the role supports customer-focused solutions and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the shopping experience and contribute to long-term business success. The Merchandising team transforms essential Home solutions into stylish, functional experiences through curated visual design, omnichannel assortment building, and data-driven customer insights. Focused on storage and floorcare, the team works with technology, marketing, and supply chain to anticipate customer needs and drive sustainable, channel-wide growth through category management, financial oversight, vendor relationships, and negotiation. The position is based at Walmart's primary location in Bentonville, Arkansas. The annual salary range is $110,000 to $220,000, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses; certain positions may also include stock.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or a related field and 5 years of experience in merchandising management, buying, financial planning, operations, or a related area; alternatively, 7 years of experience in one of those areas.
2 years of supervisory experience.
Expertise in category and financial management, including profit and loss ownership for complex categories.
Strong leadership skills and experience managing, developing, and engaging high-performing teams.
Ability to develop and execute strategic merchandising, assortment, pricing, and channel plans.
Proficiency in using data analytics and digital tools to drive business insights and decisions.
Skill in supplier negotiations and vendor relationship management.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and aligning financial plans with business objectives.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading cross-functional teams.
Microsoft Office proficiency.
Experience negotiating with third-party suppliers.
Master of Business Administration.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies to drive growth and profitability across multiple channels.
Lead and manage merchandising teams, providing guidance on performance, development, and key priorities.
Oversee pricing, promotion, and assortment strategies to optimize product mix and meet financial targets.
Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate terms, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Use data analytics to inform decisions, monitor category performance, and implement improvements.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to achieve category profit and loss goals.
Drive execution of modular layouts and merchandising initiatives to enhance customer experience.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver customer-focused solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k), stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U education benefit program, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible associates.