(USA) Director of Industry Marketing
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Job Location:
Hoboken, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 132000 - 264000
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary...
What youll do...
ABOUT WALMART CONNECT
At Walmart Connect we connect brands to Walmarts 150 million weekly shoppers through meaningful measurable media experiences. Were redefining retail media by helping advertisers reach customers where it matters most across digital social and in-store environments. As Walmarts closed-loop media business our mission is to help brands grow while enhancing the shopping experience for customers. To bring that mission to life we need marketing storytellers who can shape how Walmart Connect shows up to the world consistently clearly and boldly.
At Walmart Connect we connect brands to Walmarts 150 million weekly shoppers through meaningful measurable media experiences. Were redefining retail media by helping advertisers reach customers where it matters most across digital social and in-store environments. As Walmarts closed-loop media business our mission is to help brands grow while enhancing the shopping experience for customers. To bring that mission to life we need marketing storytellers who can shape how Walmart Connect shows up to the world consistently clearly and boldly.
WHAT WE ARE SEEKING
Were looking for a Director Industry Marketing to lead Walmart Connects event marketing practice and elevate our presence across the industry.
This leader will set the long-term vision for Walmart Connects experiential strategy guide a growing team of event experts and oversee a portfolio of high-impact internal and external moments from top-tier industry tentpoles like CES Cannes Lions and Advertising Week to Walmart Connects signature gatherings for executives clients partners and associates.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience from the media advertising or tech industry; proven success leading high-visibility event programs; and the ability to translate strategy into world-class experiences that spark connection drive revenue and strengthen Walmart Connects position as a must-buy media partner.
This role requires a visionary a strategist and an operational expert someone who leads with clarity builds with intention and inspires excellence.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set the experiential vision and develop the annual event strategy optimizing scale purpose and investment with the goal of elevating Walmart Connects industry presence positioning the brand as a must-buy media partner.
- Lead and develop a team of 9 event professionals fostering a high-performing culture with clear goals coaching and accountability.
- Enable revenue and client engagement by supporting sales with opportunities for deeper relationships and top-to-top meetings.
- Oversee all internal and external event planning and execution ensuring experiences are consistent scalable efficient and aligned to business priorities.
- Provide onsite leadership at major activations upholding brand standards and solving issues in real time.
- Guide creative and experiential development ensuring concepts reflect Walmart Connects narrative and drive business outcomes.
- Document and optimize operational processes building playbooks and workflows that ensure quality and efficiency.
- Manage all event budgets including forecasting approvals contracts and invoice oversight in partnership with Finance.
- Measure performance and impact defining success metrics and leading quarterly reporting insights and recommendations.
- Build strong cross-functional partnerships across Sales Marketing Creative Brand Strategy Communications and leadership teams and ensure cross-functional accountability.
REQUIREMENTS
- 1015 years of experience in large-scale event strategy experiential marketing or production
- Proven experience leading an event team at the director or senior leadership level
- Expertise in the media advertising retail media or technology industries
- Strong strategic thinker with the ability to build document and present long-term vision
- Exceptional operational oversight anticipating details solving problems and ensuring excellence
- Strong written verbal and executive communication skills
- Experience managing large complex budgets
- Ability to build trust and alignment across cross-functional teams
- Ability to travel as needed
- Bachelors degree in marketing communications business or a related field
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 .
The annual salary range for this position is $132000.00 - $264000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Communications Hospitality Business or related field and 5 years experience in communications project management event management or relevant area OR 7 years experience in communications project management event management or relevant area. 3 years supervisory experience.Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed there are no preferred qualifications.
Leading cross-functional projects Marketing SupervisoryMasters: Business AdministrationPrimary Location...
221 River St Hoboken NJ 07030 United States of AmericaWalmart 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.Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
Walmart started with one man. In 1962, Sam Walton began with just one store and one mission: help people save money so they could live better. As a growing global digital enterprise and with over 11,500 stores, we maintain Mr. Sam’s vision, but now, we are able to help more customers ... View more
