Walmart Canada · 3 months ago
Director, Advertising Sales - Walmart Connect
Walmart Canada is seeking a Director of Advertising Sales for Walmart Connect, aimed at driving measurable outcomes for clients through innovative advertising solutions. The role involves leading a sales team, developing data-driven strategies, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance revenue growth and client satisfaction.
DeliveryRetailShopping
Responsibilities
Be responsible for driving the future strategic direction of the business
Play a critical role in building, inspiring, training and managing a talented, motivated, highly consultative sales and services team
Strong ability to forecast and efficiently allocate resources to drive profitable business results
Understand our client's businesses and develop appropriate data driven solutions to meet their needs
Execute projects involving quantitative analysis, industry research and strategy development
Work collaboratively with cross functional teams to drive revenue growth with new and existing customers, be a point of escalation for any potential issues
Consult with Product Marketing to help shape product development in support of client needs across the business
Be seen as an industry leader in NYC, LA or San Francisco
Evangelize Walmart Connect with agencies, clients and at targeted events, conferences and media opportunities
Deliver the highest level of customer service and present Walmart Connect’s solutions in a compelling, positive and professional way
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, marketing and sales, advertising, or related area and 5 years' experience in business development, market development, or related area
7 years' experience in business development, market development, or related area
1 year's supervisory experience
Preferred
12+ years hands on experience of building and capability to manage high performing teams
Experience driving revenue growth within established partnerships
Strong understanding of the advertising technology, data and performance measurement trends
Demonstrated track record in leading a team to surpass its targets and significantly grow the scale of the business partnerships
Ability to move fast, be bold, and thrive in a dynamic, quickly-changing environment
Ability to effectively influence and communicate cross-functionally with a strong focus on collaboration
Skilled storyteller with experience communicating the benefit of marketing opportunities to brands
Exceptional communication and presentation skills with an emphasis on translating insights, product information, and data into client value
Ability to perform well in highly dynamic, rapidly changing environment
Proven ability to forge relationships with top marketing decision makers at brands, agencies and API partners
Demonstrable success as a leader of change, achieving operational excellence by introducing new performance measures, processes and systems
Provide strong leadership with the ability to build, train, coach, and develop a high performing team including providing coaching and mentoring to other members of WMC
In a role preparing and executing budgets
Leading cross-functional teams
Master's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing and Sales, Advertising, or related area
Sales
Supervisory experience
Benefits
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.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
Company
Walmart Canada
Walmart Canada is a subsidiary of Walmart that operates a chain of more than 400 stores nationwide. It is a sub-organization of Walmart.
Funding
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2025-12-18
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