(USA) Senior Partner, Advertising Sales, Walmart Connect

Walmart•Hoboken, NJ

About The Position

The Senior Partner, Advertising Sales at Walmart Connect leads the development and execution of tailored advertising solutions that meet clients’ immediate and long-term objectives. The role collaborates across teams to align strategies, optimize financial outcomes, and drive revenue growth, using data-driven decision-making, relationship management, and operational excellence to advance business goals and deliver impactful advertising partnerships. The position supports Walmart Connect’s strategic P&G advertiser partnership. The team aligns P&G’s business priorities with Walmart’s customer insights, media capabilities, and measurement solutions. It works across P&G brands, business units, and agencies, integrating Sales, Account Strategy, Measurement, and Product teams. Partner Managers serve as strategic business partners, translating customer needs into opportunities and building senior-level relationships. The role can help shape capabilities focused on growth, incrementality, and long-term business outcomes beyond media delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related area; or a master’s degree in advertising, marketing, business, or a related area; or the experience-based qualification below.
Five years of experience in brand advertising (such as television, video, or sponsorship), media sales, customer acquisition and growth, search, mobile, or online sales.
Five years of experience in shopper marketing sales, eCommerce sales, or retail advertising sales.
Five years of experience managing client accounts.
Five years of experience as a strategic advisor working with C-suite clients.
Proven leadership skills, including experience mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
Strong business and financial acumen, including revenue management and budgeting expertise.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic sales plans that drive profitability.
Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills across cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in data analysis and operational intelligence to inform decision-making.
Effective communication and presentation skills to articulate complex ideas clearly.
Ability to manage multiple projects, remove obstacles, and adapt plans as needed.
Commitment to ethical standards and fostering a professional work environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in psychology, advertising, marketing, or business.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop tailored advertising solutions that meet customer needs and drive business growth.
Lead the execution of sales strategies that maximize profitability and achieve or exceed revenue targets.
Analyze data and metrics to identify challenges, evaluate solutions, and optimize sales performance.
Build and maintain strong client and partner relationships to foster long-term business success.
Manage financial results, including budgeting and cost efficiency, within assigned areas of responsibility.
Mentor and develop associates, promoting a high-performing, collaborative team environment.
Communicate priorities clearly across teams and incorporate feedback to refine sales approaches.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Walmart-paid education benefits through Live Better U, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
Performance-based bonus awards.
Stock compensation may be included for certain positions.