(USA) Senior Partner, Advertising Sales, Walmart Connect

Walmart • Hoboken, NJ

286d • $108,000 - $216,000

About The Position

Consults with cross-functional partners to create custom advertising solutions that address both short-term and long-term customer needs. Communicates effectively with colleagues across different departments or specialties within an organization. Leverages the strengths and skills of each team to achieve common goals. Articulates ideas, plans, and priorities to team members across different functions and actively listens to input from other teams to incorporate feedback into sales strategies and objectives. Manages financial results in an assigned area of responsibility. Understands the financial aspects of the role, including revenue generation, budgeting, and cost efficiency. Makes decisions that positively impact the financial health of the organization. Implements effective sales strategies that maximize profitability to meet or exceed sales targets. Leverages data and metrics to analyze problems and evaluate potential solutions. Demonstrates creative thinking, analytical reasoning, and the application of sales knowledge and experience. Differentiates between symptoms and root causes to ensure effective problem-solving for sales related problems. Establishes, maintains, and improves relationships with clients and colleagues. Creates a strong client base and fosters a positive work environment. Addresses conflicts proactively, seeking win-win solutions by maintaining professionalism and composure during difficult conversations or disputes. Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities; removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly; developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning. Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties; building a team-based work environment; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations; providing recognition and rewards; coaching for success and improvement; and ensuring diversity awareness. Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy. Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost effectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related area.
• Master's degree in advertising, marketing, business, or related area.
• 5 years' experience in brand advertising, media sales, customer acquisition, or related fields.
• 5 years' experience managing client accounts.
• 5 years' experience as a strategic advisor working with C-suite clients.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Psychology, Advertising, Marketing, or Business.

Responsibilities

• Consults with cross-functional partners to create custom advertising solutions.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues across different departments.
• Leverages team strengths to achieve common goals.
• Articulates ideas, plans, and priorities to team members.
• Manages financial results in an assigned area of responsibility.
• Implements effective sales strategies to maximize profitability.
• Leverages data and metrics to analyze problems and evaluate solutions.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Drives execution of multiple business plans and projects.
• Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates.
• Promotes and supports company policies and values.
• Ensures business needs are met by evaluating ongoing effectiveness.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
• Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off including PTO, parental leave, and bereavement.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Company discounts and Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree