Manager, Marketplace Strategic Initiatives in Hoboken

Manager, Seller Planning Strategic Initiatives

The Walmart Marketplace is a curated community of respected, professional sellers who offer top-quality products, competitive pricing, and exceptional customer experiences. The Manager, Strategic Initiatives will sit within the Hardlines Marketplace Category team and serve as the end-to-end owner of some of Marketplace's highest-impact growth programs, including Flash Deals, Pricing, Resold, and Marketing and Events. This role will be responsible for developing and driving go-to-market strategies, driving cross-functional alignment, analyzing business performance, and ensuring operational excellence across key Marketplace initiatives.

You will partner closely with Category teams, Site Merchandising, Pricing, Marketing, Product and Finance to deliver programs that drive GMV growth, improve customer experience, and strengthen Walmart Marketplace's competitive position.

You'll Sweep Us Off Our Feet If:

• You are customer and seller obsessed and passionate about creating exceptional ecommerce experiences.
• You are a strategic thinker who can translate business objectives into actionable programs and measurable outcomes, with an experimentation focused mindset.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment and can successfully manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• You are highly analytical and can leverage data to identify opportunities, risks, and business insights.
• You have experience leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution.
• You can influence partners across multiple organizations without direct authority.
• You have strong presentation skills and can effectively communicate recommendations and business performance to senior leadership.
• You have a strong understanding of ecommerce fundamentals, including assortment, pricing, events, marketing, and site merchandising.

You'll Make an Impact By:

• Driving Flash Deals Strategy and Execution
• Own the end-to-end planning, sourcing strategy, execution, and performance measurement of Marketplace Flash Deals programs.
• Identify growth opportunities, improve seller participation, and optimize deal quality to maximize customer engagement and GMV.
• Partner with Account Management, Site Merchandising, and Events teams to ensure successful execution of deal experiences.
• Leading Pricing Initiatives
• Develop strategies that improve Walmart Marketplace price competitiveness and customer value perception.
• Identify pricing opportunities through analysis of market trends, competitive insights, and seller performance.
• Partner with Pricing, Product, and Category teams to launch and scale pricing programs that drive conversion and growth.
• Scaling Resold and Emerging Growth Businesses
• Support long-term strategy and execution for the Resold business, identifying opportunities to expand assortment, improve customer adoption, and accelerate growth.
• Partner with Business Development and Account Management teams to drive seller engagement and program adoption.
• Delivering Tier 1 Event and Marketing Success
• Support performance & operational measurement for key Tier 1 events and seasonal campaigns, driving key business recaps, assortment readiness and item health

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience in ecommerce, strategy, consulting, business planning, category management, marketplace, merchandising, or related fields.
• Experience leading cross-functional strategic initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical experience using data to drive business decisions and strategic recommendations.

Benefits you'll enjoy

• Discount Card:
  Get 10% off Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at  Eligible after 90 days of employment.
• Live Better U: 100% covered Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt
  - Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.
• Walmart Academy:
  Grow your skills Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.
• Financial perks:
  Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.
• Paid time off:
  Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more.
• Comprehensive health benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family.
• Wellbeing programs:
  Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life's challenges.
• Career growth opportunities:
  Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.

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