Manager, Partnership

Job description

General Responsibilities Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments by: Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders. Supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs. Identifying and communicating goals and objectives. Building accountability and measuring progress toward results. Identifying and addressing improvement opportunities. Demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning. Team Leadership Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by: Hiring, training, and mentoring team members. Assigning duties and providing recognition. Promoting a mindset of belonging in the workplace. Compliance and Ethics Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures. Supports the company’s mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by: Implementing action plans. Utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy. Providing direction and guidance on business processes and practices. Analysis and Reporting Assesses retail partner performance across multiple dimensions (e.g., sales, profitability, fulfillment/operations, service). Conducts ongoing analysis of pipeline progress and future opportunities. Account Strategy Development Leads sales and business case development for small-to-mid-sized retailers. Develops account segmentation and prioritization for low-to-moderately complex categories. Collaborates with retail and distributor partners to create actionable account plans. Relationship and Account Management Serves as a key point of contact for small-to-mid-sized retailers. Develops KPIs to improve purchase order reconciliations, recall procedures, and related processes. Identifies new retailers/brands to enhance product breadth, margin, and sales. Maintains a retailer/brand target pipeline. Designs and executes processes to drive continuous improvement in partner-facing operations. Promotes the brand and ensures long-term, mutually beneficial relationships. Provides input into self-service support strategies based on support analytics. Partner Orientation and Integration Promotes Walmart’s value proposition to internal and external contacts. Sources and closes relationships with low-complexity partners. Communicates integration requirements effectively. Performance Optimization & Action Planning Develops action plans and engagement strategies to improve partnership performance in low-to-moderate complexity categories. Collaboration Collaborates with cross-functional teams to assess performance and pipeline opportunities. Works with Category Managers to identify assortment/mix gaps. People Development Builds and leads a team to execute business or category objectives. Coaches and provides feedback to enhance team performance. Conducts performance and career development conversations. Maintains team motivation and engagement. Mentors Partnership Specialists. 1-3 Years experience in related field Bachelor degree in business or related field All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Walmart Global Tech is at the forefront of AI innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to redefine customer experiences. We are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with deep expertise in Generative AI , LLMs , and scalable system design to drive impactful solutions.