Director, Marketplace (HO) - Business Development at Walmart in Bentonville, Arkansas

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Position Summary...


What you'll do...


Join Walmart as a Director, Business Development - International Marketplace and your work could help over 295 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company, but you'll quickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.


As a Director, Business Development, you will be responsible for growing GMV sales for Walmart's e-commerce marketplaces. You will generate growth by driving marketplace adoption among the top sellers as well as maximizing seller sales in those markets. Seller acquisition is a priority, and you will be responsible for generating leads, recruiting, and onboarding to Walmart marketplaces. You will increase adoption of Walmart services to improve seller performance and experience. You will work closely with external partners to create lead flows as well as manage your team's pipeline of prospective Sellers. You will demonstrate strong leadership, investing in coaching, training, and developing your team to succeed. You will attract and retain A-player talent and create a culture of collaboration, accountability, and speed to deliver results.


To drive Seller performance, you will foster collaboration with international markets and cross-functional teams. Your role will be key in executing Walmart's cross border trade e-commerce strategy.



You'll sweep us off our feet if...

• You're seller obsessed and relationship driven
  
  


• You have a track record of developing and closing high impact deals
  
  


• You have experience in China ecommerce and speak fluid Mandarin
  
  


• You're a visionary always looking for ways to distinguish from the competition
  
  


• You thrive in constantly evolving, fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  
  


• You're results oriented with a proven track record of leadership and taking ownership that produces exceptional results
  
  


• You build trust quickly and can lead by influence with the ability to translate between commercial and operational audiences
  
  


• You believe in and prioritize the collective success of the team and are quick to jump in, help, mentor, and coach your fellow team members
  
  


• You have previous experience selling eCommerce Marketplaces or SaaS solutions
  
  


• You have experience in cross border or international ecommerce
  
  

You'll make an impact by:



Managing a Sales Pipeline - Prospect and manage a pipeline of high-value, strategic accounts across key categories. Develop creative solutions to identify new prospects and build a strong pipeline.


Building Relationships with Key Decision Makers - Develop relationships with key influencers and decision-makers within senior management of prospective accounts, along with internal stakeholders and working teams to develop business plans that exceed expectations.


Understand Sellers' goals, decision-making processes, and success metrics.


Driving New Partner Success - Oversee the onboarding process for new strategic sellers and develop initial targets and actions plans that accelerate item setup and improve offer quality and discoverability.


Advocating For the Platform - Champion and evangelize our platform, and its evolving capabilities, to prospective sellers. Drive awareness and adoption of new seller services. Attend trade shows and external events to generate new partner opportunities.


Being Seller Obsessed - Listen to seller feedback, challenges, and needs. Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, site operations, partner support, etc.) to continuously improve the platform and experience.


Thinking Creatively - Explore and innovate! Develop and test new partnerships or services that create shared value for sellers, customers, and Walmart.



Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field and 5 years' experience in Business Management, Supply Chain, Marketing, Omni-Channel, Merchandising, or a related area, or a related area OR 7 years' experience in Supply Chain, Transportation, Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related area
  
  


• 5+ years' experience in Business Development, Planning, Business Management, or a related area
  
  


• 2 years of experience leading and completing cross-functional projects
  
  


• MBA
  
  


• Speak fluid Mandarin
  
  


• Experience leading and completing cross-functional projects
  
  


• Experience in Seller Business Development (Hunter)
  
  


• Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines
  
  


• Strong influencing and interpersonal skills
  
  


• Detail and results-oriented with sense of urgency
  
  

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.
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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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.


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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.
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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.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.


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The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- Stock
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Minimum Qualifications...



Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.


Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field and 5 years' experience in Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel
Merchandising, or a related area. Option 2: 7 years' experience in Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related area.




Preferred Qualifications...



Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.


Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related area




Primary Location...



701 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR 72716-6209, United States of America



About Walmart



At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?


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.



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