Advertising Sales, Director, Walmart Connect (Home & Hardlines) at Walmart Inc. Hoboken, NJ

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Advertising Sales, Director, Walmart Connect (Home & Hardlines) job at Walmart Inc.. Hoboken, NJ.

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At Walmart, we enable the connection between supplier brands and retail shoppers at unprecedented scale. As primary stewards of our brand promise, "Save Money. Live Better," we work alongside some of the most talented people in the world to engage with the more than 150M households who shop with us. This is a unique opportunity to join a small, high-visibility team within the largest company in the world. We believe all digital advertising can be targeted and accountable – and we have Walmart's sales data to prove it. Walmart Connect wins when suppliers invest in digital media to drive growth; Walmart and our supplier partners win when your digital expertise helps sell more goods online and offline. Growth in our digital advertising business is key to Walmart's overall growth strategy.

Walmart Connect is dedicated to driving measurable outcomes for our suppliers, merchants, stores, GMs, brand advertisers, and agencies. Our full funnel ad solutions leverage Walmart's in-store and online data, extensive reach, and provide measurable results for our clientele. With a range of flexible pricing and buying models, including self-service; these solutions help businesses build brand awareness, engage with Walmart consumers, and convert Walmart consumers to shoppers.

Walmart Connect is seeking an experienced Industry Manager to lead a team of sales professionals within Walmart's Home and Hardlines businesses which includes the Home, Home / Kitchen Appliances, Home Décor, Home Improvement, Automotive, Sporting Goods and Office Supplies categories. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and creative thinker with the ability to work cross-functionally to develop scalable solutions for their clients and their team. They would have managed / scaled businesses in these verticals and have the capability to manage and motivate a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will have consistent management experience as well as extensive experience selling cross-network online marketing solutions such as search, display, video, social, CTV, and integrated sponsorship. Additionally, the candidate will have experience working within a matrix organization as well as experience in leading, coaching and influencing people. Candidates must have strong consultative sales skills with C-suite leaders, a collaborative and innovative spirit and be extremely comfortable dealing with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for driving the future strategic direction of the business

Play a critical role in building, inspiring, training and managing a talented, motivated, highly consultative sales and services team

Strong ability to forecast and efficiently allocate resources to drive profitable business results

Understand our client's businesses and develop appropriate data driven solutions to meet their needs

Execute projects involving quantitative analysis, industry research and strategy development

Work collaboratively with cross functional teams to drive revenue growth with new and existing customers, be a point of escalation for any potential issues

Consult with Product Marketing to help shape product development in support of client needs across the business

Be seen as an industry leader in NYC, Chicago and / or San Francisco

Evangelize Walmart Connect with agencies, clients and at targeted events, conferences and media opportunities

Deliver the highest level of customer service and present Walmart Connect's solutions in a compelling, positive and professional way

Minimum Qualifications

12+ years hands on experience of building and capability to manage high performing teams

Experience driving revenue growth within established partnerships

Strong understanding of the advertising technology, data and performance measurement trends

Demonstrated track record in leading a team to surpass its targets and significantly grow the scale of the business partnerships

Ability to move fast, be bold, and thrive in a dynamic, quickly-changing environment

Ability to effectively influence and communicate cross-functionally with a strong focus on collaboration

Skilled storyteller with experience communicating the benefit of marketing opportunities to brands

Exceptional communication and presentation skills with an emphasis on translating insights, product information, and data into client value

Ability to perform well in highly dynamic, rapidly changing environment

Proven ability to forge relationships with top marketing decision makers at brands, agencies and API partners

Demonstrable success as a leader of change, achieving operational excellence by introducing new performance measures, processes and systems

Provide strong leadership with the ability to build, train, coach, and develop a high performing team including providing coaching and mentoring to other members of WMC

Benefits & Compensation

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and / or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

For information about PTO, see .

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam\'s Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor\'s degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00-$264,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : Stock

Minimum / Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, advertising, or related area.

7 years' experience in advertising sales, advertising, retail, ecommerce, or related area.

4 years' experience leading teams.

Demonstrated work history of consistently exceeding revenue targets.

Preferred Qualifications

Selling or executing paid search and / or retail media solutions., Solving complex problems, with a mindset toward scalability.

Primary Location

221 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, United States of America

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