Manager, Creative - Business Strategy at Walmart

San Bruno, California, United States

Walmart Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Marketing, CreativeIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred)
  • 5+ years of experience in business analysis, business strategy, or related role (ideally within a creative/media environment or large matrix organization)
  • Experience in large corporate, matrixed environments, and managing third-party business relationships is a plus
  • Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills; proficiency in quantitative analysis, cost-benefit modelling, and business case development
  • Hands-on experience with data analysis and visualization tools: Excel, Power BI/Tableau, or similar
  • Consultative mindset, comfortable in a dynamic creative environment, able to adapt to changing priorities and ambiguity
  • Strong business acumen, ability to translate analytics into actionable insights and operational change
  • Preferred: Familiarity with creative processes, digital tools, marketing operations, and content production workflows

Responsibilities

  • Lead requirements gathering with creative, marketing, operations, and other stakeholders to elicit, document, and validate business requirements and use cases
  • Conduct business and strategic analyses to evaluate new opportunities, market trends, competitive positioning, and business cases
  • Assess tools, technologies, systems, and processes; provide recommendations on value, fit, cost–benefit, risk, and alignment with business goals
  • Analyze and enhance resourcing, staffing, and workforce strategies to improve efficiency, utilization, and cost-effectiveness
  • Conduct competitive research and benchmarking; monitor industry, technology, and creative trends to identify best practices and emerging capabilities
  • Support project delivery by ensuring initiatives meet agreed-upon deliverables and timelines through effective follow-up and communication
  • Develop and deliver presentations for leadership and executive stakeholders

Skills

business analysis
strategic analysis
requirements gathering
competitive research
benchmarking
resourcing strategies
workforce planning
stakeholder management
project delivery
presentations
analytical thinking

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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