(USA) Senior Manager, Business Development

Wal-Mart.com USA • Bentonville, AR

5d • 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 includes mentoring and developing team members, ensuring compliance with company policies, and promoting a culture of integrity and accountability. By leveraging data insights and stakeholder collaboration, the Senior Manager advances business initiatives that enhance value, efficiency, and long-term success within a dynamic environment.

The Business Development team leads growth by executing strategic plans aligned with business objectives. Collaborating across functions, the team identifies opportunities, removes obstacles, and delivers measurable results. Members focus on building strong partnerships, managing key accounts, and adapting strategies to evolving market needs. The team promotes continuous learning, accountability, and high performance through coaching and feedback. Committed to integrity and operational excellence, it ensures compliance with company standards while advancing priorities and delivering value to stakeholders. This team plays a vital role in driving business success and fostering professional development.

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development with a strong track record of driving growth and managing strategic partnerships.
• Expertise in developing and executing sales strategies aligned with business objectives to maximize value and performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Strong skills in account management, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement to achieve business goals.
• Ability to analyze data and operational needs to adjust plans and improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Commitment to integrity, ethical standards, and compliance in all business activities.
• 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 and key accounts to drive business growth and achieve sales objectives.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop associates, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Evaluate current programs and initiatives, applying improvements to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Influence sales strategy and manage procurement to ensure alignment with business goals and compliance standards.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to mitigate risks and realize mutual value propositions.

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 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) for full-time and part-time associates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior