Senior Business Development Manager
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Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
E-commerce, RetailIndustries
Requirements
- Seller obsessed and relationship driven
- Track record of developing and closing high impact deals
- Visionary always looking for ways to distinguish from the competition
- Thrive in constantly evolving, fast-paced, dynamic environments
- Results oriented with a proven track record of leadership and taking ownership that produces exceptional results
- Build trust quickly and lead by influence with the ability to translate between commercial and operational audiences
- Believe in and prioritize the collective success of the team and are quick to jump in, help, mentor, and coach team members
Responsibilities
- Managing a sales pipeline: Prospect and manage a pipeline of high-value, strategic accounts across key categories. Develop creative solutions to identify new prospects and build a strong pipeline
- Launching new sellers: Create a clear value proposition for selling on Walmart.com and successfully launch new sellers to achieve quarterly targets. Set proper expectations and manage towards a growth plan
- Building relationships with key decision makers: Develop relationships with key influencers and decision-makers within senior management of prospective accounts, along with internal stakeholders and working teams to develop business plans that exceed expectations. Understand sellers' goals, decision-making processes, and success metrics
- Driving new partner success: Oversee the onboarding process for new strategic sellers and develop initial targets and action plans that accelerate item setup and improve offer quality and discoverability
- Advocating for the platform: Champion and evangelize the platform and its evolving capabilities to prospective sellers. Drive awareness and adoption of new seller services including Walmart Fulfilment Services (WFS), Walmart Connect and more. Attend trade shows and external events to generate new partner opportunities
- Being seller obsessed: Listen to seller feedback, challenges and needs and partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, site operations, partner support, etc.) to continuously improve the platform and experience
- Thinking creatively: Explore and innovate! Develop and test new partnerships or services that create shared value for sellers, customers and Walmart
- Work closely with category seller growth teams to assess market opportunities + competitive trends and develop acquisition strategies to attract new accounts, expand assortment and increase inventory
- Manage the E2E business development lifecycle from sourcing to transactability – ensuring new sellers are fully equipped for immediate success
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What type of employment is this position?
This is a full-time position.
Is this role remote or does it require office presence?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills and qualities are needed for this Senior Manager role?
The role requires being seller obsessed and relationship driven, a track record of developing and closing high impact deals, visionary thinking to distinguish from competition, thriving in fast-paced environments, results-oriented leadership, building trust quickly, and prioritizing team success through mentoring and coaching.
What is the company culture like for this team?
The culture emphasizes being seller obsessed, prioritizing collective team success, quick mentoring and coaching, thriving in fast-paced dynamic environments, and leading by influence while building trust.
What makes a strong candidate for this Business Development role?
Strong candidates are seller obsessed, have a proven track record of closing high-impact deals, visionary strategic thinking, results-oriented leadership, and a team-first mentality with strong relationship-building skills.
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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