Group Director, Events
Position Summary
The Group Director, Events leads the strategic planning and execution of large-scale enterprise events.
About the Team
The U.S. Business Strategy Office (Merchandising) leads the development and execution of merchandising strategies that enhance customer experience and Walmart U.S. performance. This team drives key strategic initiatives and collaborates closely with enterprise partners to align business goals and advance results. Members apply strong project management, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement skills to deliver impactful events and initiatives. The team fosters collaboration and strategic thinking to optimize outcomes, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and continuous improvement across all projects.
What you'll do
- Lead the development and execution of comprehensive event strategies aligned with organizational goals and business priorities.
- Oversee planning, budgeting, and management of large-scale events, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver seamless event experiences that enhance brand presence.
- Utilize data analytics and predictive insights to evaluate event effectiveness and inform continuous improvement initiatives.
- Mentor and guide team members, fostering collaboration and professional growth within the events function.
What you'll bring
- Proven expertise in strategy development and execution.
- Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to align event initiatives to organizational goals.
- Effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills to build and sustain partnerships.
- Proficiency in data governance and predictive analytics to inform decision-making.
- Excellent communication skills to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
- Ability to lead multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to create and galvanize a team (direct reports and more broadly) towards a shared goal.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in communications, Event Management, Hospitality, Theatre Production or related field and 6 years' experience in communications, project management, event management, or related field OR 8 years' experience in communications, project management, event management, or relevant area.
- 5 years' supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Budgeting and profit and loss (P&L) experience.
- Certification in Meeting Management (CMM), Certified Multimedia Professional (CMP) certification.
- Large-scale event planning experience.
Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Pay
The annual salary range for this position is $160,000.00 - $320,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include stock.
Schedule
Full-time position. Specific schedule details may vary based on business needs and event requirements.
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