(USA) Senior Manager, Marketplace Strategic Initiatives
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Marketplace Strategic Initiatives (Collectibles), leads the development and execution of strategic business improvements to enhance marketplace performance. Collectibles is a rapidly expanding category, and we are looking for a versatile, action-oriented and results driven operator who thrives in a high growth, high ambiguity environment. In this role, you will identify growth opportunities and collaborate with cross-functional partners to implement innovative solutions. The position requires strong project management, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement skills to drive impactful initiatives aligned with organizational goals. We are a fast-moving, customer-obsessed team passionate about shaping the future of retail in the collectibles space-a world fueled by community, culture, and curation. From sports cards and comic books to pop culture figures and vintage memorabilia, we connect millions of enthusiasts with the sellers who fuel their passions. On our Marketplace, we empower sellers to grow their businesses by creating a trusted platform that delivers one-of-a-kind finds at unbeatable value. We do this by building long-term relationships with top sellers, helping them optimize their performance, and ensuring collectors everywhere find what they love.
Requirements
- Proven expertise in business process improvements across multiple functions (esp. sales, account management, product and marketing)
- Strong project and program management skills at a variety of sizes: from immediate tactical improvements to multi-quarter initiatives
- Advanced analytical capabilities with experience in data analysis tools, constantly learning new tools (including. AI)
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills to influence and collaborate across teams and levels.
- Deep understanding of marketplace trends and category strategies
- Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field and 4 years’ experience in Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related area.
- OR 6 years’ experience in Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related area.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in product adoption, sales enablement / GTM, account management a plus
- Experience in Collectibles or an adjacent category a plus
Responsibilities
- Define and execute strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals to enhance marketplace performance.
- Analyze business processes and recommend improvements, leveraging technology, data analytics, genuine curiosity and best practices to identify gaps and bottlenecks.
- Identify revenue opportunities and support category strategies to meet business objectives.
- Build and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to drive collaboration.
- Communicate complex information clearly to influence decision-making and promote actionable solutions.
- Monitor market trends and financial impacts to inform strategic recommendations and business cases.
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
- Jury duty
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
