(USA) Senior Director, Events - Merchandising
Position Summary
The Senior Director, Events - Merchandising leads the vision, strategy, and execution of Walmart’s key Merchandising events, establishing business and customer objectives, developing strategies and overseeing execution and in event optimizations. This role will collaborate with a broad group of internal and external partners, and partner closely with executive leadership.
What you'll do
Lead the vision, strategy, and execution of Walmart’s Merchandising Events, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
Oversee event standards and financial goals to optimize performance and innovation.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
Monitor deliverables to ensure quality and timely execution.
Analyze outcomes, identify improvement opportunities, and drive continuous enhancements in event operations.
Foster talent development, mentorship, and succession planning within the Events team.
About the team
The U.S. Business Strategy Office (Merchandising) leads the development and execution of U.S. Merchandising Strategy, driving key strategic initiatives that enhance customer experience and Walmart U.S. performance. This team collaborates closely with enterprise partners to align business goals and advance results.
What you'll bring
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic visions for large-scale events aligned with business objectives.
Strong financial acumen to set and manage budgets, analyze costs, and forecast resource needs effectively.
Demonstrated leadership in driving innovation and continuous improvement.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership to align strategies and themes.
Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and fostering a high-performing, engaged workforce.
Experience in Merchandising or eCommerce
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, theatre, or related field and 5 years' experience in marketing, communications, theatre, or related field OR 8 years' experience in marketing, communications, theatre, or related field.
4 years' of supervisory experience.
3 years' experience in event management.
Additional Compensation
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : Stock
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.
The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00.