Senior Manager, Product Development

Sr. Manager, Product Development for Member's Mark

Working at Sams Club means a career without boundaries. There's 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 we're a company that wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Sams Club is where the world's 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 styledesigned 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.

What you'll do :

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 goalsincluding 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 directionacting 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 you'll bring :

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.

Minimum Qualifications :

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.

Preferred Qualifications :

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.

Primary Location :

2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment. Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.