Senior Manager, Business Development - Food Strategy

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•$90,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Business Development leads the execution of strategic business plans by identifying operational needs, removing obstacles, and driving performance improvements. This role fosters strong internal and external partnerships to support business growth and aligns sales strategies with organizational objectives. The position involves mentoring and developing team members, ensuring compliance with company policies, and promoting a culture of integrity and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will leverage data-driven insights to enhance efficiency, manage key accounts, and contribute to Walmart’s commitment to delivering value and excellence across all business initiatives. The Food Strategy team leads strategic growth for Walmart U.S. Food Merchandising by identifying and advancing key opportunities that enhance customer experience and business outcomes. Collaborating across Merchandising, eCommerce, Operations, Product, Supply Chain, Finance, and Technology, the team defines enterprise strategy, scales capabilities, and drives cross-functional initiatives. Acting as trusted advisors to senior leadership, they ensure alignment and execution of strategic priorities. Their focus on business development, strategic partnerships, and sales strategy supports sustained growth and strengthens Walmart’s market position.

Requirements

Proven experience in business development and strategic partnership management within complex environments.
Strong ability to develop and execute sales strategies aligned with business objectives.
Expertise in account management and maintaining key internal and external relationships.
Proficiency in financial modeling to support business planning and decision-making.
Demonstrated leadership skills in mentoring, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
Ability to analyze operational needs, measure progress, and adapt plans to achieve results.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to influence stakeholders and drive business growth.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or related field and 3 years’ experience in business development, market development, product development, or relevant area OR 5 years’ experience in business development, market development, product development, or related area.

Nice To Haves

Experience in sales.
Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.
Supervisory experience.
Working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Lead the execution of business plans by identifying needs, setting priorities, and removing obstacles to optimize performance.
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships to drive business growth and achieve key objectives.
Oversee account management and negotiate agreements to ensure alignment with company goals and procurement standards.
Supervise and mentor associates, fostering a collaborative team environment and promoting continuous development.
Evaluate current programs for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, implementing improvements as needed.
Collaborate cross-functionally to support stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and value realization.
Uphold company policies, ethics, and integrity while promoting a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive pay
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 leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption expense reimbursement
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) for full-time and part-time associates