Manager, Product Development (Sporting Goods)- Sam's Club

About the role

The Manager, Product Development leads the end-to-end management of product specifications and lifecycle processes to ensure alignment with business objectives and member needs. This role collaborates cross-functionally to drive product initiatives, resolve issues through root cause analysis, and deliver quality products on time. By leveraging market insights and performance data, the manager supports strategic product decisions and continuous improvement. Additionally, this position fosters strong partnerships, oversees sourcing activities, and guides team development while upholding company standards and promoting operational excellence across all product development stages.

Responsibilities

• Manage product specifications throughout the entire lifecycle to ensure alignment with quality standards and member needs.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to drive product development initiatives and resolve issues promptly.
• Conduct industry benchmarking and analyze data to inform product strategies and identify emerging trends.
• Oversee sourcing activities and validate documentation to support business unit objectives and compliance.
• Perform root cause analysis on product variances and recommend solutions to minimize disruptions.
• Communicate progress and updates to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Lead and develop team members, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing product specifications throughout the entire product lifecycle to meet quality and member requirements.
• Strong skills in cross-functional project management, collaborating effectively with internal and external partners.
• Expertise in product strategy development supported by data analysis and industry benchmarking.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and recommend solutions to resolve product issues promptly.
• Excellent communication skills to provide clear updates and align teams on product initiatives.
• Demonstrated capability to streamline processes and drive continuous improvement in product development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field and 2 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.

Skills

• Customer Service
• Data Analysis and Insights
• Microsoft Office
• Product Development
• Programming Language - VBA
• Project Management
• Statistical Programming Language - Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Supervising Associates

Benefits

At Sam's Club, 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, 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.
• Live Better U is a company 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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location).