Walmart

(USA) Senior Director, Business Strategy - Channel Partner Growth & Management

Walmart$130K — $260K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Social Science, Communications, or related field and 7 years' experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area OR 9 years' experience in the same fields.
  • 3 years' supervisory experience.
  • Extensive experience in developing and executing business strategies aligned with organizational vision and revenue growth.
  • Proven leadership in managing transformational change initiatives and driving operational excellence across complex projects.
  • Exceptional relationship management and communication skills to effectively engage senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of organizational vision and strategic plans through comprehensive industry and market analysis.
  • Define and track key performance metrics, communicating progress and outcomes to senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • Oversee transformational change initiatives, managing project plans from pilot to full execution and ensuring organizational adoption.
  • Drive process improvements by evaluating merchandising and operational performance, identifying barriers, and benchmarking competitors.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives impacting store and corporate processes, including business programs, communications, and training content.

Benefits

  • Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • Financial benefits such as 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
  • Paid time off benefits including PTO, parental leave, family care leave, and bereavement.
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
  • Education benefits covering tuition, books, and fees through the 'Live Better U' program.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Role summary:
The Senior Director, Business Strategy, leads the development and execution of organizational vision and strategic plans by conducting comprehensive market analysis and defining performance metrics. This role oversees transformational change initiatives, process improvements, and cross-functional business programs to enhance operational excellence. The position fosters talent development, mentorship, and succession planning while promoting integrity and ethical standards. Collaborating with key stakeholders, the Senior Director drives business results through data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with company goals and delivering value to customers and associates.
About the team:

The team leads global channel partner management and technical onboarding to accelerate inventory growth and partner-enabled GMV across marketplaces. It scales account management functions while developing growth levers and best practices for global enablement. Collaborating closely with incentive, legal, and cross-functional partners, the team drives strategic prioritization and operational excellence. Focused on mentorship and talent development, it supports business operations through forecasting and relationship management. This group plays a key role in advancing Walmart's business strategies by fostering strong partnerships and delivering measurable results aligned with organizational goals.
What you'll do:
  • Lead the development and execution of organizational vision and strategic plans through comprehensive industry and market analysis.
  • Define and track key performance metrics, communicating progress and outcomes to senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • Oversee transformational change initiatives, managing project plans from pilot to full execution and ensuring organizational adoption.
  • Drive process improvements by evaluating merchandising and operational performance, identifying barriers, and benchmarking competitors.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives impacting store and corporate processes, including business programs, communications, and training content.
  • Develop talent strategies, supporting recruitment, mentorship, and succession planning to build a skilled workforce.
  • Foster strong partnerships and stakeholder engagement to maximize business goal achievement.

What you'll bring:
  • Extensive experience in developing and executing business strategies aligned with organizational vision and revenue growth.
  • Proven leadership in managing transformational change initiatives and driving operational excellence across complex projects.
  • Strong capability in talent development, mentorship, and succession planning to build and sustain high-performing teams.
  • Expertise in strategic prioritization, forecasting, and resource allocation to achieve measurable business outcomes.
  • Exceptional relationship management and communication skills to engage senior leadership and key stakeholders effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to foster continuous improvement, innovation, and adaptability in dynamic business environments.


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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock








Minimum Qualifications...

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

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Social Science, Communications, or related field and 7 years' experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area OR 9 years' experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area. 3 years' supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Working on cross-functional teams or projects

Masters, Masters: Computer Science, Masters: Supply Chain, Masters: Transportation

Primary Location...

1601 SE 10th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

About Walmart

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Size
2,300 employees
Market Cap
$387 billion
Industry
Net Income
$13.5 billion
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$559.1 billion
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