Director, Advertising Sales – Industry Manager, Consumables – WM Connect

Job title: Director, Advertising Sales – Industry Manager, Consumables – WM Connect

Company: Walmart

Job description:

Position Overview

Are you passionate about driving sales growth and shaping innovative strategies? We’re looking for someone like you to join our vibrant team! In this role, you’ll play a crucial part in tracking our sales performance, pinpointing opportunities for improvement, and making proactive changes to help us hit those ambitious sales targets. Your expertise and insights will be invaluable in contributing to our collective success, and you’ll find yourself regularly sharing performance updates to keep everyone aligned and informed.

What You’ll Be Up To

• Sales Performance: You’ll keep a close eye on sales metrics, spotting trends and areas for enhancement. Your analytical prowess will guide discussions about sales strategies, and you’ll communicate results to key stakeholders so everyone is on the same page.

• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Working hand-in-hand with teams like Marketing and Product Development will ensure that our sales strategies align perfectly with our overarching company objectives. Plus, you’ll collaborate closely with our C-suite leaders to refine business strategies tailored to key client portfolios.

• Diverse Communication: Every day, you’ll adapt your communication style to resonate with a range of audiences, from clients to colleagues. By leveraging your emotional intelligence, you’ll foster strong connections and navigate the unique cultural and business landscapes of new markets smoothly.

• Sales Strategy Development: By analyzing market trends and competitor activity, you’ll identify and implement sales strategies that accelerate growth in emerging markets. You’ll balance short-term wins with long-term goals, making savvy decisions on resource allocation to enhance our sales outcomes. Plus, you’ll routinely reassess goals based on market dynamics and organizational needs.

• Client Advocacy: As a strong proponent for our clients, you’ll utilize your influence and understanding of their needs to champion impactful sales initiatives. Your knack for data will come into play, as you’ll gather and analyze relevant statistics to inform your strategies.

• Strategic Leadership: By analyzing business goals and customer needs, you’ll steer the ship by developing, communicating, and implementing effective strategies. Your insights will cover costs and forecasts, while you’ll continually seek ways to enhance operations and outcomes.

• Talent Development: You’ll play a pivotal role in attracting and nurturing a skilled workforce. By identifying gaps and recruiting top talent, you’ll help foster a vibrant team environment that encourages mentorship and professional growth.

• Integrity and Ethics: Cultivating a culture of respect and adherence to our core values will be a priority for you. You’ll weave integrity into everything we do and ensure compliance through training and clear expectations.

• Community Engagement: Building partnerships and networks, you’ll lead community outreach initiatives, involving key stakeholders in the development and execution of business plans. Your efforts will not only strengthen our business but also enhance our connection with the community.

Living Our Values

At the heart of our culture are our core values. You’ll exemplify our commitment to community involvement, corporate responsibility, and sustainability while holding yourself and others accountable. We strive for a flexible environment, where curiosity and a willingness to embrace change are encouraged.

What We Offer

We believe in taking care of our own. Alongside competitive pay, including performance-based bonuses, we provide fantastic health benefits—medical, vision, and dental coverage. Your financial well-being is also important to us, and we offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase options, and paid life insurance. Our generous PTO policy covers everything from vacation to family care, and we also offer additional perks like disability benefits, company discounts, and leave for military service or adoption.

You’ll also have access to Live Better U, our education assistance program, which helps you pursue everything from high school diplomas to bachelor’s degrees fully funded by us—because we want to see you grow.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $132,000 to $264,000 annually, with additional performance bonuses that recognize your contributions.

Minimum Qualifications

To be successful in this position, you’ll need:

• A Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, advertising, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in sales, advertising, retail, ecommerce, or a similar area.
• A minimum of 4 years in a leadership role.
• A proven track record of exceeding revenue targets.

Preferred Qualifications

While not mandatory, it would be great if you have experience in selling or executing paid search/retail media solutions and a knack for solving complex problems with scalability in mind.

Location: Join us at our Hoboken, NJ office located at 221 River St, where you’ll be part of a team that values your insights and contributions.

We can’t wait to see what you can bring to our team!

Expected salary:

Location: Manhattan, NY

Job date: Sun, 02 Mar 2025 08:34:44 GMT

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