Senior Partner, Advertising Sales, Walmart Connect - In-Store Sales Specialist
Multiple locations Bentonville, AR: $90,000 - $180,000/yr Hoboken, NJ: $108,000 - $216,000/yr Regular/ Permanent Salaried
Position Summary...
As an In-Store Sales Specialist at Walmart Connect, you have the exciting opportunity to be part of the retail media trend at the largest retailer in the world! It's your opportunity to bring to life full-funnel performant advertising solutions for brands across categories you will manage. You will be a consultative sales partner to your clients, Merchandising partners, and Marketing support to grow your client's business and drive revenue at Walmart. You will drive client meetings with a particular focus on providing expertise for our In-Store advertising products. Your primary goal will be increasing adoption of our ad products by acting as a connective tissue between Walmart Connect teams (Merchant, Ad Sales, and Product) and our advertisers. You will have the opportunity to make an impact at a senior stakeholder level as a member of cross-functional teams. About Walmart Connect: Walmart Connect is the retail media business within Walmart, Inc. We were created to keep up with the changing world of Walmart customers by offering more than just media. Walmart Connect helps brands connect with customers more often and more meaningfully through omnichannel experiences. Our digital advertising business is important to Walmart's overall strategy, which is why we're excited to grow and open up this opportunity to join this high-visibility, mission-driven team within the world's largest retail company.
What You'll Do...
- Become an expert in the unique value proposition of Walmart Connect's In-Store advertising offerings through deep partnership with Merchant, Product, and Sales teams.
- Use your experience to drive customer engagements focused on our In Store media value proposition.
- Reach and strive to exceed sales quotas while contributing to our team goals.
- Manage a variety of advertiser accounts.
- Travel to Walmart stores, client meetings, and collaborate with colleagues onsite in one of our Walmart Connect office locations.
What You'll Bring...
- Natural curiosity and dedication to getting answers to questions, especially through data interpretation
- Passion for digital advertising, building fruitful partnerships, and becoming an expert in the wide world of Walmart Merchandising
- An ability to quickly build relationships with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external
- 8+ years of experience in digital sales with at least 3 years of experience in Out of Home sales, or a deep expertise of the Walmart In Store advertising experience
- A proven track record of leveraging data to create performance insights, compelling presentations, create programs for brands to connect with consumers and identify sales opportunities
- An ability to prioritize effectively across a broad spectrum of initiatives
- A team-first mindset, with a desire to bring your cross-functional colleagues along for the ride
Minimum Qualifications...
- Experience in Out of Home advertising sales or deep familiarity with Walmart stores advertising
- Experience managing internal and external relationships
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, strong attention to detail, and diligent follow-through
Preferred Qualifications...
- Master's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing and Sales, Advertising, or related area
- Management experience
- Experience navigating large, complex retail organizations
- Experience in retail media
- Experience working with Fortune 500 advertisers, agencies, and clients
Primary Location...
221 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.