Position Summary...What you'll do...Role summary: The Senior Manager, Strategy - Shows and Events, leads the development and execution of strategic initiatives for key corporate events, collaborating across business units to align objectives and resources. This role drives transformational change by managing complex projects from concept through implementation, ensuring timely delivery and sustainable processes. The position requires strong leadership to build high-performing teams, foster cross-functional partnerships, and influence strategic direction. The Senior Manager champions accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while maintaining integrity and promoting a positive experience for all stakeholders.
About the team: The Sam's Club Connect Experiences team leads the strategy and execution of impactful experiences across Member, Internal, and External areas. The External Experiences group manages presence at key industry events, collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Creative, Communications, and agency partners. This team aligns experiences with clear business objectives to deliver a cohesive brand story and foster meaningful engagement. They advance a connected approach that builds a portfolio of experiences to strengthen the brand, support business priorities, and achieve measurable results through strong accountability, leadership, communication, event strategy, and project management.
What you'll do: - Develop and implement strategic plans for Shows and Events, aligning with corporate goals and cross-functional priorities.
- Lead project management efforts from concept through execution, ensuring timely delivery of high-level initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define event objectives and identify key opportunities.
- Drive change management by assessing readiness, managing expectations, and embedding sustainable processes.
- Build and mentor a high-performing team, setting clear performance expectations and fostering professional growth.
- Monitor and evaluate event effectiveness, recommending improvements to enhance efficiency and impact.
- Communicate progress and results to senior leadership, influencing strategic direction and decision-making.
What you'll bring: - Proven leadership experience in developing and executing strategic plans for large-scale shows and events.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple work streams effectively.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to influence cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Demonstrated accountability in driving results and managing change initiatives from concept through implementation.
- Ability to analyze processes, recommend improvements, and implement sustainable solutions.
- Experience mentoring and developing team members to foster a high-performing, engaged workforce.
- Commitment to upholding ethical standards and promoting a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.
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 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.
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Live Better U is a company 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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location).
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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.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, hospitality, communications or related field and 4 years' experience in project management, hospitality, communications, event management or related field OR 6 years' experience in project management, hospitality, communications, event management or related field.
Preferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Event Planning, Preparing and executing budgets, Profit and Loss (P&L) Accountability
Primary Location...601 N WALTON BLVD., BENTONVILLE, AR 72716-0000, United States of America
