Director, Content Strategy
AffiniPaySalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, SustainabilityIndustries
Requirements
- Visionary thinking backed by strong strategic and analytical framing
- Innovative solutions to complex problems
- Strength in leading through influence and aligning various stakeholders, sometimes with diverging opinions
- Collaborative mindset with strong project management skills
- The ability to pick up on new concepts quickly, synthesize information, and generate insights
- Curiosity and engagement with AI tools to enhance research and benchmarking capabilities as well as drafting and refining written work product
- Influencing perspectives through strong oral and written communication
- Experience in and familiarity with one or more of Walmart’s ESG priority issue areas (e.g., zero waste, packaging optimization, public policy)
- Familiarity with major institutional investors’ and other stakeholders’ expectations regarding ESG practices and disclosures
- Experience working with retail operations, merchandising, sourcing, and/or external stakeholders
- Experience in shared value; waste, circularity, and other Walmart priority ESG issues
- Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks
- Experience engaging with institutional investors, thought leaders, and other internal/external stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Shape disclosures and report on a defined issue portfolio for investor and thought leader audiences, crafting and producing strong ESG disclosures adhering to existing and emerging regulatory reporting standards
- Develop ESG messaging and work with ESG team, Investor Relations, and Corporate Communications on strategy to reach target audiences through ESG reporting, direct engagement, and other channels
- Advise colleagues on Walmart’s shared value agenda by staying updated on developments (e.g., regulatory, legislative, competitor trends) and advising on aspirations, policies, practices, targets, key metrics, and performance improvement initiatives
- Take a global perspective on emerging frameworks, policies, and practices; maintain a robust network of peers and collaborators internally and externally
- Develop annual issue strategies for portfolio; collaborate with subject matter teams to set annual strategy and reporting plans; regularly engage to discuss progress and adjust
- Lead special projects to enhance ESG performance, coordinating cross-functional, complex projects for policy, practice, and disclosure outcomes, including research, benchmarking, and development of breakthrough policies or practices
- Engage/influence external stakeholders by participating in external events to highlight Walmart’s shared value strategy and best practices; engage investors, NGOs, standard setters/raters, suppliers, coalition leads, etc., to obtain feedback, shape standards, and influence perceptions
Skills
ESG Strategy
Shared Value
ESG Reporting
Stakeholder Engagement
Circularity
Waste Management
Investor Relations
Regulatory Compliance
Disclosure Development
Performance Metrics
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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