Director, Product Development - Members Mark

Reference: R-2654837

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Location:

BENTONVILLE, AR, United States Salary: $130000 - $260000/year

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Full time / Regular/Permanent Company:
Sam's Club Business Segment:
Home Office Role summary:
   The Director, Product Development is a strategic leader responsible for shaping innovative products that delight our members and drive business growth. This role leads complex product portfolios from strategy through commercialization, translating member insights, market trends, and business priorities into differentiated products and experiences. Partnering across Merchandising, Sourcing, Quality, Operations, and suppliers, the Director sets product strategy, solves complex challenges, accelerates speed to market, and delivers against quality, value, and financial expectations.

This leader also builds and develops high-performing teams, fosters a culture of innovation and accountability, and influences across the organization to shape the future of Walmart’s private brands. About the team:
   The Member’s Mark Product Development team brings innovative, high-quality products to life across Freezer, Cooler, and Adult Beverage. We are a collaborative, member-obsessed team that combines culinary and product expertise, consumer insights, market trends, and commercial acumen to create differentiated products our members love. Working closely with Merchandising, Sourcing, Quality, suppliers, and other cross-functional partners, we lead products from concept through commercialization while delivering on quality, value, and business performance.

Our team thrives on solving complex challenges, challenging what’s possible, and continuously raising the bar for Member’s Mark through innovation, strong partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to our members. What you'll do:

Set the vision and product development strategy for a complex Member’s Mark portfolio, aligning member needs, brand strategy, and business priorities.

Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team while building organizational capabilities and future leaders.

Influence senior leaders and cross-functional partners to align priorities, navigate tradeoffs, and accelerate decisions.

Shape a differentiated innovation pipeline informed by member insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence.

Drive portfolio performance by balancing quality, innovation, value, cost, and speed to market.

Champion transformation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Model leadership through integrity, accountability, collaboration, and member obsession.

What you'll bring:

Proven leadership experience setting product strategy, leading complex portfolios, and delivering meaningful business results.

A track record of building, inspiring, and developing high-performing teams and future leaders.

Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, challenge, and align senior leaders and cross-functional partners.

Strategic and commercial acumen, with the ability to translate member insights, market trends, and data into growth opportunities.

Experience navigating ambiguity, making sound decisions, and leading through change.

A passion for innovation and raising the bar on quality, value, and the member experience.

A collaborative, accountable leadership style grounded in integrity and operational excellence.
    
    At Sam's Club, 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You…