Director, Marketplace Strategic Implementation - Automotive - job 1 of 3

Position Summary...What you'll do...Director, Marketplace Strategic Initiatives - AutomotiveThis Director, Marketplace Strategic Initiatives role will be responsible for leading strategic initiatives and business operations across the Automotive category. In this role you will lead our strategic planning processes, drive competitive insights and trend analysis, and evaluate new expansion opportunities, recommendations, and GTM strategies. You will partner with Omni and product teams on category specific initiatives (e.g., Fitment, category expansion, services, etc.) focused on accelerating the growth of the Automotive category and delivering best-in-class customer and seller experiences. This role involves high-level strategic thinking and executive communication, strong technical analytics skills, and process-oriented mindset to drive outcomes.You'll sweep us off our feet if:• You have a proven ability to use data analysis for informed decision-making.• You possess a proven track record successfully leading eCommerce strategic initiatives from zero to launch.• You have demonstrated ability in leading transformative changes across various initiatives.• You can influence outcomes and drive consensus across multiple levels.• You thrive in a fast-paced setting and adept at managing ambiguity.• You exhibit a detail-oriented approach when engaging with key stakeholders.• You believe in and prioritize the collective success of the team and are quick to jump in, help, mentor, and coach your fellow team members.You'll make an impact by:• Developing and driving Automotive strategic initiatives: Identify and implement vertical business and seller growth initiatives in conjunction with relevant strategy and product teams. Manage specific features, functionalities, and tooling enhancements through the development of business cases, product requirements, GTM plans and overall project management.• Delivering data-driven insights: Develop insightful market and business intelligence including industry trends, competitive threats, category/assortment opportunities, etc. and present recommendations for VP+ cross-functional audiences to gain buy in.• Leading strategic planning and business operations: Lead WBR, MBR reporting processes to monitor progress against goals and surface actionable insights. Drive long-term planning cycles, guiding tops-down alignment for OKRs, goals, and bottoms-up assumptions supporting future growth.• Implementing new processes and ways of working: Build effective ways of working across teams and drive collaboration and coordination across functions. Identify opportunity areas that create efficiency, remove obstacles and improve business processes.• Building cross-functional advocacy: Build strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners, works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence and inspire commitment and action.• Developing Talent: Manage, coach and train a team of high-performing Associates in the development and execution of strategic initiatives.Minimum Qualification:• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience in business or related fieldPreferred Qualifications:• 12+ years of successful eCommerce, marketplace, strategy, business operations or project management experience.• 5+ years demonstrated experience managing a team.• Experience in Automotive preferred.• Strong analytical skills with deep experience across planning and forecasting, business performance analyses, market sizing and business case development.• Experience in leading commercial teams and managing change.• Experience in leading commercial teams and managing change.• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a cross-functional team to drive business positive outcomes.• Assertive, adaptable and demonstrates initiative in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.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 EmployerWalmart, 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 AreJoin 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.comAt 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 .‎Hoboken, New Jersey US-10279/Bellevue, Washington US-11075:The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00-$264,000.00‎San Bruno, California US-08848:The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00-$286,000.00‎Bentonville, Arkansas US-03558:The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.‎Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:‎‎- Stock‎‎Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field and 5 years' experience in Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising or a related area. Option 2: 7 years' experience in Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising or a related areaPreferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related areaPrimary Location...221 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, United States of America