Manager, Visual Merchandising - Communications and Training

Job Posting Title: Manager, Visual Merchandising - Communications and Training Additional Description: (empty) Job Posting Description: Position Summary... What you'll do... About Walmart Visual Merchandising’s role is to create breakthrough product presentation strategies that balance inspiration with ease in execution, spark discovery and drive conversion across all categories. The Manager, Visual Merchandising plays a key role in driving End-to-End Visual Strategy, influencing alignment & collaboration with key stakeholders, concepting & deploying scalable presentation strategies, developing execution tools/guides, and elevating the in-store experience. Our core capabilities are: Visual Merchandising, Styling as well as Training & Communications. Ideal candidates will be able to lead through ambiguity, foster connectivity with the cross-functional team (Merchandising, Space Planning, Marketing, Store Operations, etc.), educate and promote Walmart Visual Merchandising as an essential function and be ready to roll-up their sleeves. All candidates will be required to share their work portfolio. About Walmart Marketing Named Ad Age’s Marketer of the Year in 2022, you’ll join an internationally recognized team of thinkers, creators, and problem solvers passionate about helping people save money and live better. Walmart Marketing is a dynamic, multidimensional organization dedicated to redefining how the world shops through impactful creative and fast-paced innovation – all grounded in customer insights and brand strategy. We live out our company values each day while striving to exceed customer expectations and drive growth for the company. We orchestrate marketing campaigns and experiences that reach millions of daily shoppers. Our work spans the digital and physical spaces and combines the work of numerous internal teams and external advertising and media agencies. Our teams work together to show our customers how they can save money and live better. If you are motivated by complex challenges and want to build the future of commerce and consumer services, a Marketing role at Walmart could be what you’ve been looking for. Walmart has an in-person culture and roles will be in office 5 days per week, with work travel as an exception. This role will be based in Bentonville, AR. You will make an impact by: Partnering with Director and/or Senior Manager on developing strategy for Communication & Training and aligning with key partners Managing the execution and implementation of in-store visual merchandising solutions (e.g., display, fixture placement, lighting, materials, and in-store signage), in collaboration with Merchandising and Marketing, for large or complex projects. Managing various Visual Merchandising projects involving cross-functional teams from inception to store delivery Utilizing space planning and visual merchandising techniques to operationalize presentations Developing Visual Merchandising tools, resources, and onboarding guides at Home Office and Field Co-lead in-store Visual Merchandising training sessions with key partners You will sweep us off our feet if you: Translate innovative thinking into innovative solutions that are grounded in market knowledge and customer insights Operate with customer and store team centricity at the forefront Are always one step ahead and can quickly identify opportunities with Home Office process and store execution before they arise Effectively stretch across multiple functions (styling, merchandising, communication, store operations etc.) to support the broader team Have the aptitude for building strong partnerships, presenting to, and influencing partners You can work through ambiguity in a fast-paced environment and lead multiple complex projects at once. Minimum qualifications: 3+ years of Visual Merchandising experience, including 2+ years corporate experience and 1+ years of in-store experience Strong communicator, organizational/time management skills and is a self-starter Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, Sharepoint Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Travel domestically to and from multiple facilities or worksites that may require consecutive overnight stays. Preferred qualifications: BA/BS degree in Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Communications, Design or related field and/or equivalent experience Experience with Big Box Retailer Experience with Adobe Creative Suite & Sketchup Familiar with planograms (POG) or modular creation 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 $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ‎ Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Fine Arts, or related field and 1 years’ experience in merchandising, marketing, operations, or related field OR 3 years' experience in merchandising, marketing, operations, or related field. Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Leading cross-functional teams, Managing visual merchandising projects., Merchandising, marketing, or related field., Print production., Visual merchandising or related creative field. Primary Location... 702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment. Minimum Pay: 80000 Maximum Pay: 155000 Pay Frequency: Annual City: BENTONVILLE State: AR Country: United States Job Area: : [Technology, Corporate] Job Category: : [Creative, Design and UX, Creative, Design and UX] Skills: [Visual Merchandising, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Space Planning, Project Management, Communication, Marketing, Stakeholder Management, Merchandising, Customer Insights, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Brand Strategy, Retail Experience, Time Management, Planogram, Microsoft SharePoint] Management Level: H Job Family: Creative and Design Brand: Walmart