Senior Manager, Merchandising Operations, Home Entertainment Next Gen–In-Store Experience

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

4d • $90,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Walmart is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Entertainment Next Gen – In-Store Experience program. This role will define and execute the strategy to modernize and elevate the in-store entertainment experience across gaming, streaming, consumer electronics, computing, audio, and emerging digital ecosystems. This leader will translate entertainment trends into scalable in-store concepts that drive traffic, engagement, and incremental revenue while strengthening Walmart’s position as the destination for entertainment discovery. What you'll do... Own the strategic roadmap for next-generation entertainment in-store initiatives. Develop and pilot innovative merchandising concepts, interactive experiences, and cross-category activations. Lead high-impact launches and exclusive programs with key entertainment and gaming partners. Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Store Operations, Marketing, Real Estate, and Finance partners, and Fixture Suppliers. Scale successful pilots across regions and divisions. What You’ll Bring 8+ years of experience in retail merchandising, category management, or in-store innovation. Strong business acumen with demonstrated ownership of Project Management. Experience managing new initiatives and launching across store initiatives. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a complex retail environment. Strategic mindset with operational execution capability. Success in This Role Looks Like Strong program governance with clear roadmaps, milestones, risk management, and executive-ready reporting. On-time, on-budget delivery of pilots and national rollouts through disciplined PMO execution. Clear alignment across Merchandising, Store Operations, Marketing, Real Estate, Finance partners and Fixture Suppliers. Effective cross-functional decision-making that reduces friction and accelerates execution. Well-defined playbooks and scalable processes enabling consistent implementation across store formats.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in retail merchandising, category management, or in-store innovation.
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated ownership of Project Management.
• Experience managing new initiatives and launching across store initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a complex retail environment.
• Strategic mindset with operational execution capability.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Retail Merchandising, or related field and 4 years’ experience in business management, merchandising, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in business management, merchandising, or related area.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management
• Supervising Associates
• Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification
• Six Sigma Black Belt - Certification
• Six Sigma Green Belt - Certification

Responsibilities

• Own the strategic roadmap for next-generation entertainment in-store initiatives.
• Develop and pilot innovative merchandising concepts, interactive experiences, and cross-category activations.
• Lead high-impact launches and exclusive programs with key entertainment and gaming partners.
• Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Store Operations, Marketing, Real Estate, and Finance partners, and Fixture Suppliers.
• Scale successful pilots across regions and divisions.

Benefits

• Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
• Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
• 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.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level