Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Senior Manager, Brand Management - Kids
Walmart is looking for a strategic, innovative, and highly adaptable team member with a fantastic eye for product who will help drive our exclusive fashion brands to the next level. This position is responsible for guiding and reinforcing the brand's vision across all sales channels with a strong grasp on trend, historical and real-time selling data and market intelligence. A fusionist role, this position works cross functionally with internal and external partners to expand brand reach and support growth opportunities that deliver on the customer promise and department strategy.
Essential Functions:
An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job-related responsibilities and duties as assigned and/or necessary.
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- Own continuity of brand position and ensure consistency from development to customer-facing.
- Act as ambassador of our customer, by interfacing regularly with design partners to develop and refine balanced, brandright assortments in line with retail pricing and grow/maintain/decline strategies.
- Analyze selling and trends and liaise with merchants to determine product maximization opportunities and white space.
- Curate initial assortments and present to merchants; present finalized to apparel leadership
- Support Brand Lead in conducting regular analysis of brand(s), department, and total market segment performance; building on brand's point of view and identifying and capitalizing on product and growth opportunities.
- Deliver incremental sales growth by supporting Brand Lead on strategic brand expansion and brand-building awareness initiatives (ex. collaborations).
- Build brand cohesion by collaborating with marketing, site operations, and creative/editorial teams to support customer facing branded experiences.
- Manage relationships and communicate project information to all stakeholders at a level appropriate to their needs and proactively keep team members on deadlines in an effective but collaborative way.
Competencies
- An individual must be proficient in each of the competencies listed below to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position.
- Ability to multi-task and simultaneously complete multiple projects.
- Highly organized and self-disciplined with a strong ability to prioritize tasks and resources.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Detail oriented, efficient, self-starter, highly productive and collaborative approach to work.
- Highly adaptable, with a capacity to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
- A track record of delivering projects on time and on budget.
- Comfort level working with cross-functional and external partners who are distributed across offices and geographie
Physical Activities
- The following physical activities are necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position.
- Observes associate, customer, or supplier behavior.
- Enters and locates information on computer.
- Presents information to small large groups and individuals.
- Communicates effectively in person or by using telecommunications equipment.
- Creates documents, reports, etc., using a writing instrument (such as a pencil or pen) or computer.
- Visually verifies information, often in small print. Reads information, often in small print.
Travel
Traveling is necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position. Travels internationally to and from multiple facilities or work-sites requiring extended overnight stays
Entry Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Product Development, Design, or related field
• 5+ years' experience in fashion product merchandising, buying, product development, project management, design, brand management, marketing, or related area.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications:
• 5+ years' experience in fashion apparel merchandising and product development for a vertical omnichannel fashion retailer
• Advanced Excel experience, including SQL
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite tools
• Proficiency in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
• Knowledge and understanding of apparel production/manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of project management principles, methods, and technique
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 $108,000.00-$216,000.00
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, Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field and 4 years' experience in brand development and management, developing creative briefs, marketing, or related area OR 6 years' experience in brand development and management, developing creative briefs, marketing, or related area.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Microsoft Office - Excel, Vendor Management, Working on cross-functional teams or projects
Masters: Business Administration
Primary Location...
45 W 25th St, New York, NY 10010, United States of America