(USA) Director, Marketplace

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
The Director, Marketplace, leads strategic initiatives to enhance seller performance and assortment management while fostering strong partnerships across the value chain. This role requires leveraging data analytics, market insights, and business acumen to drive value creation and optimize marketplace operations. The director collaborates cross-functionally to influence key stakeholders, develop innovative solutions, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. By applying effective communication and negotiation skills, the position supports long-term growth and operational excellence within a dynamic and evolving retail environment.
About the team:
The team leads the development and execution of the Collectibles strategy, focusing on high-growth initiatives that drive value creation. It collaborates across functions to align business priorities, leveraging data and market trends to inform decisions. The group fosters strong stakeholder relationships and applies strategic business acumen to optimize assortment and seller performance. By integrating innovative approaches and effective communication, the team supports long-term growth and operational excellence within the marketplace. Members are empowered to influence outcomes and contribute to Walmart’s evolving business landscape through collaboration and strategic insight.
What you'll do:

• Lead strategic initiatives to develop and grow the marketplace business, aligning with organizational priorities and market trends.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to build partnerships and foster effective stakeholder engagement across internal and external teams.
• Utilize data analytics and financial insights to inform decision-making and drive value creation in marketplace operations.
• Influence business partners through clear, persuasive communication and consensus-building techniques.
• Oversee seller lifecycle management, including performance reviews and issue resolution to optimize marketplace offerings.
• Drive innovation by identifying new business models and adapting strategies to evolving market conditions.
• Coach and support teams to enhance communication, negotiation, and business acumen skills.

What you'll bring:

• Proven expertise in strategic business acumen, including market trend analysis and financial performance evaluation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build consensus and influence cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional business communication capabilities, adept at presenting complex data and fostering collaboration.
• Experience driving value creation through innovative business strategies and process improvements.
• Ability to lead negotiations and manage seller lifecycle to optimize marketplace performance.
• Proficiency in leveraging data analytics and digital tools to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing large-scale initiatives and aligning teams with organizational goals.

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 https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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.
Bentonville, Arkansas US-30008: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00
San Bruno, California US-08848: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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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...

1601 SE 10th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, 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.