(USA) Senior Manager, Portfolio Management (Acquisitions-Sam's Club)

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

8h • $80,000 - $155,000

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate Senior Manager, Portfolio Management (Real Estate Acquisitions - Sam’s Club) for our New Club Acquisition/Portfolio Management role. This more senior level position is responsible for identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and securing new club locations aligned with the company’s growth strategy. This role partners closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive profitable expansion while managing market-level real estate strategy. If you enjoy resolving issues, have a knack for dealmaking, and thrive in the real estate hunt, this role is for you. Travel is required to visit sites and markets. The Portfolio Management team leads strategic initiatives to enhance property value and drive business growth through effective real estate transactions and lease negotiations. This team collaborates across functions to identify opportunities, manage projects, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations. Members provide mentorship and guidance, fostering professional development and high performance. They focus on delivering data-driven recommendations, optimizing asset utilization, and maintaining strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. The team is committed to operational excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement to support Walmart and Sam's Club long-term real estate objectives and business priorities.

Requirements

• Acquisition experience is highly valued
• JD or extensive legal experience preferred
• Proven ability to analyze legal documents
• Strong analytical skills with a track record of data-driven recommendations
• Confidence and effectiveness in negotiations, with the ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder transactions
• Exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills, including presenting to leadership
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships
• Innovative thinking, curiosity, and a problem-solving orientation
• Attention to detail, especially in financial reviews, maps, and tour books
• Flexibility and willingness to travel when required
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate or related field and 3 years’ experience in real estate, retail development, tenant representation, or related area OR 5 years’ experience in real estate, retail development, tenant representation, or related area.
• 2 years’ experience in property management.

Nice To Haves

• Project and portfolio management
• Supervisory
• J.D.
• Masters: Business Administration

Responsibilities

• Source new locations through brokers, developers, municipalities, and direct owner outreach
• Identify real estate needs, including fuel expansion opportunities
• Ensure attention to detail in map creation and preparation of tour books
• Evaluate sites using financial modeling, sales forecasts, traffic counts, zoning, and physical constraints
• Negotiate deals, to include the execution of LOIs, ROEs and legal contracts
• Oversee/assist in the preparation of decks for leadership/committee reviews
• Present locations to executive and real estate committees
• Work closely with: Operations, Finance, Design, Supply Chain, Legal & Compliance
• Quarterback issues to resolution
• Drive deals forward through transparent and thorough communication, and with a solution focused mindset

Benefits

• At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
• 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. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
• 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: Senior