Position Summary...

Reporting to the Chief Growth Officer, this role will have overall responsibility for the sales strategy and operations of Walmart Connect (Walmart Media Group) with the expectation to deliver rapid acceleration of revenue and profit growth in order to achieve $200MM in profit within 5 years (5X profit growth).

The VP, Walmart Connect will evaluate and make recommendations to WM Connect sales and operations processes, organization structure and ways of working to build for a strong future.

What you'll do...

Responsibilities:

• Define long term WM Connect business strategy to accelerate WM Connect to the next phase of growth.
• Develop recommendations for the future state WM Connect organization structure.
• Lead the WM Connect sales and operations to achieve sales and profit targets through:
• Annual sales planning & implementation of programs that will attract new business and enhance current client sales revenue.
• Commercialization of ad product,
• Coaching and motivating a selling team,
• Management of vendor relationships and pipeline.
• Develop and optimize ways of working and implement process improvements to deliver efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
• Build strong cross-functional relationship to ensure integration of sales efforts across all internal departments to develop collaborative ideas and proposals.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop and execute comprehensive business strategies.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and P&L.
• Proficiency in data analytics, digital marketing, and retail media platforms.
• Ability to analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to inform business decisions.
• Experience with technology and product development processes, with a focus on driving innovation and competitive advantage.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Results-oriented with a strong focus on achieving business objectives and driving growth.
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with a strong commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Innovative and forward-thinking, with a passion for staying abreast of industry trends and technologies.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Data Analytics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in advertising, sales or a related field, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of driving business growth and achieving revenue targets in a fast-paced environment.

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Minimum Qualifications...

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Preferred Qualifications...

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Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location…

1940 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 1P9, Canada

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