Visual Merchandising Coordinator

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Visual Merchandising is a new capability for Walmart. Our role is to create breakthrough product presentation strategies that balance inspiration with ease in execution, spark discovery and drive conversion across all categories. The Coordinator Visual Merchandising will play a key role in supporting the development of End-to-End Visual process, collaborate with key cross functional partners, and will assist in creating scalable presentations that elevate the in-store experience. They are passionate about visual merchandising, champions of execution excellence, stewards of holistic experiences and ambassadors of an inclusive culture.

Ideal candidates will be able to work through ambiguity, foster connectivity with the cross-functional teams (Merchandising, Product Design, Space Planning, Merch Operations, Marketing, Retail Marketing, Store Operations, etc.), educate and promote visual merchandising as an essential function and be ready to roll-up their sleeves.

About Walmart Marketing

Named Ad Age's Marketer of the Year in 2022, you'll join an internationally recognized team of thinkers, creators, and problem solvers passionate about helping people save money and live better.

Walmart Marketing is a dynamic, multidimensional organization dedicated to redefining how the world shops through impactful creative and fast-paced innovation - all grounded in customer insights and brand strategy. We live out our company values each day while striving to exceed customer expectations and drive growth for the company.

We orchestrate marketing campaigns and experiences that reach millions of daily shoppers. Our work spans the digital and physical spaces and combines the work of numerous internal teams and external advertising and media agencies. Our teams work together to show our customers how they can save money and live better. If you are motivated by complex challenges and want to build the future of commerce and consumer services, a Marketing role at Walmart could be what you've been looking for.

Our Marketing team has flexibility on location, for most of our openings, you can live within driving distance to one of our hubs: Bentonville, AR or Hoboken, NJ. We're moving toward 3 days in the office per week, with flexibility.

You will make an impact by :

• Partnering with team as they introduce the organization to the Visual Merchandising capability, both at Home Office and Field; evangelizing Visual Merchandising as an essential function within Walmart's operating model

• Working with buyers, design and product development teams to produce clear collection groups based on store count and architecture

• Partnering with Managers to create presentations that demonstrate the overall brand strategy in alignment with partners

• Creating support documentations to bring the strategy/initiative to life prior to internal milestones

• Supporting and assisting in the handoff of visual merchandising presentations and brand strategies to visual communication partners

• Assisting with the creation of visual guides and provides content for visual merchandising playbooks on optimal product presentation for field support teams; ensures alignment with the Walmart brand proposition.

• Leveraging data, customer and competitive insights and trend to inform the end-to-end presentation strategies

• Confirming and implementing visual floor plans in collaboration with space planning and MOD team

• Organizing visual assets and store information that is clear and understandable for cross-functional partners

• Supporting development of Visual Merchandising Operating Model / Ways of Working

• Managing visual merchandising key milestone calendar in partnership with cross-functional teams and project management team

• Monitoring execution progress and ensuring deliverable quality and clarity of message (e.g., coordinating meetings, developing store lists, capturing key data) for large or complex projects

• Collaborating with other Marketing groups (e.g., Creative and Design, Customer Experience) and stakeholders outside of Marketing (e.g., Store Planning, Real Estate, Merchandising, Central Operations, external vendors, agency partners) to coordinate implementation tactics for large or complex projects

• Ensuring business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost- effectiveness

You'll sweep us off our feet if:

• You can lift up to 50lbs

• You can observe associate, customer, or supplier behavior

• You can enter and locate information on computer

• You can present information to small or large groups and individuals

• You can communicate effectively in person or by using telecommunications equipment

• You can creates documents, reports, etc., using a writing instrument (such as a pencil or pen) or computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-5 years of Visual Merchandising Experience, including 1+ years of corporate/home office experience

• Strong communication, organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work through ambiguity in a fast-paced environment and support multiple complex projects at once

• Adaptability to organizational changes, fast paced environments and complex structures

• Aptitude for building strong partnerships, presenting to and influencing across capabilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Sketchup and Adobe Creative Suite

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence leadership

• Innovative thinker that is grounded in market knowledge and customer insights

• Travel domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites requiring consecutive overnight stays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Art, Design or related field and/or equivalent experience

• 1+ years' experience in field visual merchandising

• Experience in Apparel and Home/Hard Goods is a plus

How you'll thrive at Walmart:

• Performance-based incentive awards

• 401k with company match

• Discounted employee stock purchase plan

• Paid parental leave,

• New surrogacy & adoption benefits

• Unlimited Flex Time Off

• Working alongside a diverse group of collaborative and innovative team members

• Opportunity for growth and development across several areas of the Fortune 1 organization

• And much more

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.

Who We Are

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. ~~~

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .

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Hoboken, New Jersey US-10279:The annual salary range for this position is $72,000.00-$132,000.00

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Bentonville, Arkansas US-09401:The annual salary range for this position is $60,000.00-$110,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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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.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Primary Location...

221 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, United States of America

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.