Senior Partner, Advertising Sales - Revolutionizing Retail Media with Walmart Connect

Transforming the Advertising Landscape with Walmart Connect At Walmart Connect, we're at the forefront of a revolution in the advertising industry. As a subsidiary of the world's largest retailer, we're harnessing the power of first-party customer data and closed-loop measurement to create unprecedented opportunities for supplier brands to connect with retail shoppers. Our mission is to make digital advertising more targeted, accountable, and effective - and we're looking for a high-impact Senior Partner to join our Advertising Sales team to help drive this vision forward. About the Role: Senior Partner, Advertising Sales, WM Connect - Enterprise Consumables This is a fully remote role, offering you the flexibility to work from anywhere while being part of a dynamic team that's shaping the future of retail media. As a Senior Partner Manager, you will be responsible for managing a book of business within one of our largest partners, driving revenue growth, and deepening brand connections through bespoke retail media solutions. Key Responsibilities Build and manage relationships with executive clients and senior partner stakeholders, understanding their business challenges, marketing objectives, and success metrics. Develop and execute annual joint strategies between Walmart and clients, leading cross-functional teams to drive client success and achieve annual and incremental growth goals. Present Walmart advertising products and solutions that meet client marketing objectives, leveraging data-driven analyses and consultative recommendations to drive high-impact opportunities. Collaborate closely with account management partners to ensure smooth operations, demonstrating strong backend knowledge and the ability to lean in when needed. Travel as required to meet with brand teams, shopper marketing teams, and agencies, fostering strong relationships and identifying new opportunities. Who You Are: Essential Qualifications To succeed in this role, you will need: A Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or equivalent professional industry experience. 6 years of quota-carrying digital sales experience, with expertise in WMC products and/or digital media solutions, especially paid search, programmatic, and CTV. Excellent verbal and written communication, time management, organizational, and presentation skills. A strong ability to propose creative technologies across a landscape of diverse decision-makers and align strategies to deliver customer business outcomes. A strong track record of high-level negotiation and successful internal and external relationship management. Preferred Qualifications While not essential, the following qualifications will give you a competitive edge: A Master's degree in Psychology, Advertising, Marketing, or Business. Experience in a fast-paced startup, sales, and/or online advertising environment. Executive presence and experience developing content for and leading CMO-level meetings. Skills and Competencies Required for Success To thrive in this role, you will need: A solution-oriented partnership approach to selling, with a deep understanding of digital advertising and data. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive business outcomes. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders. A passion for driving business results and a track record of success in a sales or advertising environment. Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits At Walmart Connect, we're committed to helping our team members grow and develop their skills. As a Senior Partner, Advertising Sales, you will have access to: Ongoing training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge. Opportunities to work with a diverse range of clients and brands, expanding your industry expertise. A collaborative and dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and creativity. Work Environment and Company Culture As a fully remote role, you will enjoy the flexibility to work from anywhere while being part of a global team that's passionate about transforming the advertising industry. Our company culture is built on a foundation of: Innovation and creativity, with a focus on staying ahead of the curve in retail media. Collaboration and teamwork, with a commitment to supporting each other's success. Diversity and inclusion, with a culture that values different perspectives and experiences. Compensation, Perks, and Benefits We offer a competitive compensation package that includes: An annual salary range of $108,000 - $216,000. Annual or quarterly performance bonuses. A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off (PTO) and parental leave, with the flexibility to use your PTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. Live Better U, a Walmart-paid education benefit program that supports your ongoing education and development. Join Us! If you're a motivated and experienced sales professional looking to join a dynamic team that's shaping the future of retail media, we want to hear from you. Even if you feel you're not a perfect match, we'd still love to hear from you - we're looking for great people to join our friendly team. Apply today and be part of a revolution that's transforming the advertising industry! Apply for this job