Manager, Team Lead Category & Shopper Insights Walmart
About the position Responsibilities • Lead and develop a diverse team of Category & Shopper Leadership Managers across multiple departments and categories. • Set and achieve key objectives to drive business growth. • Coach the team in creating fact-based insights and recommendations through storytelling to help guide retailer category decisions. • Serve as the primary liaison for the team, fostering and maintaining strong, strategic relationships with retailers. • Navigate complex changes, build and sustain trust, resolve issues proactively, and drive collaborative initiatives that align with both retailer and organizational goals. • Continuously identify and implement strategies to streamline team operations and enhance productivity. • Develop and refine processes to manage day-to-day responsibilities more effectively, ensuring the team operates at peak efficiency. • Stay informed on industry trends, future disruptors, and white space opportunities across our categories. • Monitor and understand technical advancements, including data analytics and new market capabilities, to drive innovation and continuous improvement. • Partner strategically with Walmart to enhance the online shopper experience. Requirements • Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of Commercial or relevant Sales experience or Advanced Degree and 5+ years of Commercial or relevant Sales experience. • Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Nice-to-haves • Advanced proficiency in AOD/IRI, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and space management software (JDA Space Planning and/or Apollo). • Strong ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data to uncover observations, insights, and key learnings. • Develop retailer-specific strategic and tactical recommendations and solutions. • Preferred experience in managing the end-to-end relay process. • Excellent knowledge of category management principles and practices. • Confidence in presenting to Walmart Merchants, DMMs, and other stakeholders. • Passionate about leading and developing others, providing timely, constructive, and empathetic feedback. • 2+ years of people management experience. • 5+ years of experience in Category Management or Shopper Insights. • Robust knowledge of Walmart's internal category management processes. • Ability to identify next-generation category tools to better understand the retailer shopper and unlock category growth. • Experience working with syndicated data software (e.g., IRI or Nielsen) and JDA. Benefits • Total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. • Bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. • Subsidized health care plans. • Maternity/paternity/adoption leave. • Flexible work arrangements. • Vacation purchase options. • Recreation and fitness centers. • Childcare, counseling services and more. Apply tot his job