(USA) Manager, Visual Merchandising- Communication...

(USA) Manager, Visual Merchandising- Communication & Training

  • Location BENTONVILLE, AR
  • Career Area Marketing and Customer Insights
  • Job Function Creative and Design
  • Employment Type Regular/Permanent
  • Position Type Salary
  • Requisition WD2152643

What you'll do at

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Walmart Visual Merchandising’s role is to create breakthrough product presentation strategies that balance inspiration with ease in execution, spark discovery and drive conversion across all categories. The Manager, Visual Merchandising plays a key role in driving  End-to-End Visual Strategy, influencing alignment & collaboration with key stakeholders, concepting & deploying scalable presentation strategies, developing execution tools/guides, and elevating the in-store experience. Our core capabilities are: Visual Merchandising, Styling as well as Training & Communications. 

Ideal candidates will be able to lead through ambiguity, foster connectivity with the cross-functional team (Merchandising, Space Planning, Marketing, Store Operations, etc.), educate and promote Walmart Visual Merchandising as an essential function and be ready to roll-up their sleeves.   

All candidates will be required to share their work portfolio.

About Walmart Marketing

Named Ad Age’s Marketer of the Year in 2022, you’ll join an internationally recognized team of thinkers, creators, and problem solvers passionate about helping people save money and live better.

Walmart Marketing is a dynamic, multidimensional organization dedicated to redefining how the world shops through impactful creative and fast-paced innovation – all grounded in customer insights and brand strategy. We live out our company values each day while striving to exceed customer expectations and drive growth for the company.

We orchestrate marketing campaigns and experiences that reach millions of daily shoppers. Our work spans the digital and physical spaces and combines the work of numerous internal teams and external advertising and media agencies. Our teams work together to show our customers how they can save money and live better. If you are motivated by complex challenges and want to build the future of commerce and consumer services, a Marketing role at Walmart could be what you’ve been looking for.  

Walmart is an in-person culture and roles will be in office 5 days per week, with work travel as an exception. This role will be based in Bentonville, AR. 

You will make an impact by: 

  • Partnering with Director and/or Senior Manager on developing strategy for Communication & Training and aligning with key partners 
  • Managing the execution and implementation of in-store visual merchandising solutions (e.g., display, fixture placement, lighting, materials, and in-store signage), in collaboration with Merchandising and Marketing, for large or complex projects.
  • Managing various Visual Merchandising projects involving cross-functional teams from inception to store delivery 
  • Utilizing space planning and visual merchandising techniques to operationalize presentations
  • Developing Visual Merchandising tools, resources, and onboarding guides at Home Office and Field
  • Co-lead in-store Visual Merchandising training sessions with key partners

You will sweep us off our feet if you:   

  • Translate innovative thinking into innovative solutions that are grounded in market knowledge and customer insights  
  • Operate with customer and store team centricity at the forefront  
  • Are always one step ahead and can quickly identify opportunities with Home Office process and store execution before they arise
  • Effectively stretch across multiple functions (styling, merchandising, communication, store operations etc.) to support the broader team
  • Have the aptitude for building strong partnerships, presenting to, and influencing partners
  • You can work through ambiguity in a fast-paced environment and lead multiple complex projects at once.

Minimum qualifications: 

  • 3+ years of Visual Merchandising experience, including 2+ years corporate experience and 1+ years of in-store experience 
  • Strong communicator, organizational/time management skills and is a self-starter
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, Sharepoint
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
  • Travel domestically to and from multiple facilities or worksites that may require consecutive overnight stays.

Preferred qualifications: 

  • BA/BS degree in Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Communications, Design or related field and/or equivalent experience 
  • Experience with Big Box Retailer 
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite & Sketchup 
  • Familiar with planograms (POG) or modular creation

Benefits & Perks:  

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more. 

Equal Opportunity Employer  

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people. 

Who We Are 

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you’ll quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement.  From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. careers.walmart.com 

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$155,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Fine Arts, or related field and 1 years’ experience in merchandising, marketing, operations, or related field OR 3 years' experience in merchandising, marketing, operations, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Leading cross-functional teams, Managing visual merchandising projects., Merchandising, marketing, or related field., Print production., Visual merchandising or related creative field.

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

About Walmart

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability—and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries—all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?

Walmart Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while welcoming all people.

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All the benefits you need for you and your family

  • Multiple health plan options, including vision & dental plans for you & dependents
  • Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase plans, life insurance and more
  • Associate discounts in-store and online
  • Education assistance for Associate and dependents
  • Parental Leave
  • Pay during military service
  • Paid Time off - to include vacation, sick, parental
  • Short-term and long-term disability for when you can't work because of injury, illness, or childbirth

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.com/Benefits.

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