Senior Manager, Product Development

Sam's Club • Bentonville, AR

65d

About The Position

Working at Sams Club means a career without boundaries. Theres always room to grow, to take on another challenge, to roll up your sleeves and contribute, and to find professional rewards for your hard work. Yes, we are a division of the Fortune #1 company, Walmart, Inc. But you'll quickly find that were a company that wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Sams Club is where the worlds most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our clubs. Join us and you'll discover why our company is a world leader in culture of belonging, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. As a Sr. Manager, Product Development for Member's Mark, you'll drive the creation of innovative, high-quality Home items that blend technical excellence with trend-savvy style—designed to meet the real needs of our members. This is your opportunity to shape seasonal direction, mentor a talented team, and collaborate across functions to bring commercially successful, member-loved products to life. If you're passionate about Home products, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to make a meaningful impact at scale, we'd love to see your vision in action.

Requirements

• Experience: 6+ years in product development, brand management, merchandising, or related area.
• Expertise: Strong understanding of Home trends, materials, color theory, and design execution across multiple categories.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and direct imports.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop brand strategies that align with business goals and respond to market trends.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and develop design teams, manage budgets, and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in leveraging data and analytics to inform design, pricing, and merchandising decisions.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field and 4 years' experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area OR 6 years' experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.

Nice To Haves

• Application development experience with emphasis on VBA and SQL programming languages
• Creative design software
• Financial modeling
• Leading and completing cross-functional projects
• Manufacturing, product development, or packaging
• Microsoft Office
• Supervisory Masters: Arts
• Masters: Business
• Masters: Science Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification
• Six Sigma - Certification

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver industry-leading, high-quality styles that reflect the Member's Mark design ethos and meet the functional needs of our members.
• Apply technical expertise in construction to effectively communicate with business and factory partners.
• Participate in construction reviews , ensuring every item meets aesthetic, functional, and financial goals—including cost and initial markup (IMU) considerations.
• Demonstrate strong market awareness with a deep understanding of the industry and emerging trends.
• Exhibit exceptional organization and communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic, multi-track calendar.
• Drive cross-functional success by ensuring alignment and collaboration across Product Development, Quality, Merchandising, Raw Materials, Sourcing, Color and Textures, Planning, and Product Education.
• Lead and inspire through collaborative brainstorming, concept development, and seasonal direction—acting as both a visionary leader and a supportive mentor.
• Partner with Merchants to balance commercial viability with innovation, while staying responsive to sell-through data, market shifts, and evolving member preferences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees