Manager, Advertising Account Management

Position Summary...

Walmart Connect is seeking experienced Digital Account Managers to build and sell Walmart Connect’s advertising solutions, using our proven conversion-driven and brand-building solutions.

As a member of the Walmart Connect team, you will work alongside groups of industry experts in a rapidly and exponentially growing business. We are looking for demonstrated performance in an ever changing, exciting environment as well as problem-solving leadership skills with limited oversight.

As a Walmart Connect Account Manager, you will be responsible for helping grow advertising partnerships. We work cross-functionally with Walmart Ad Sales, Product, and Category Marketing teams. Externally, we work with suppliers' Brand Managers, Analytics, and E-Commerce teams, as well as their National Media and Shopper Marketing agencies. Account Managers need to excel in problem solving and spearhead process execution. The ability to follow through on projects and maintain accountability is critical for this role. The position also requires experience working on a cross-functional, revenue-generating team within a complex organization.

About Walmart Connect:

At Walmart, we are passionate in our endeavor to continuously bridge the gap between supplier brands and retail shoppers at an unprecedented scale. As primary stewards of our brand promise, “Save Money. Live Better,” we work alongside some of the most talented people in the world to engage with the more than 150M households who shop with us. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing, high-visibility team within the largest company in the world. Our team believes all digital advertising can be targeted and quantified – and we have Walmart’s sales data to prove it! Our team and our supplier partners win when suppliers invest in digital media to drive growth for their business both online and offline.

What you'll do...

• Work with Sales professionals to develop proposals, provide deal evaluation, revisions and follow up. Collaborate on Quarterly Business Reviews and Joint Business Partnerships.

• Maintain relationships, manage day-to-day business with clients, and identify growth opportunities to drive additional revenue beyond original contracted amount.  

• Lead campaign kick-offs and performance discussions with clients. 

• Provide technical guidance on campaign specifications and work through troubleshooting/conflict resolution. 

• Deliver on all role specific accountability metrics and goals.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Managing supplier’s campaigns & revenues.

• Building strategic campaign recommendations based on a deep understanding of the suppliers’ business goals and marketing objectives.

• Driving the end-to-end creative process between the supplier and Walmart Connect’s creative team.

• Managing agency proposal templates and tagging.

• Partnering closely with campaign management on campaign activation, trafficking & optimizations.

• Providing frequent communication and updates with clients and internal stakeholders regarding campaigns.

• Working closely with Measurement & Analytics to ensure reporting accuracy.

• Sharing actionable insights & recommendations to support supplier’s strategy and driving incremental revenue.

• Supporting monthly campaign billing, ensuring accuracy and delivery.

• Working cross-functionally within Walmart Connect & Walmart merchandising to drive strong results for suppliers.

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