Position Summary...
What you'll do...
As a Sales Specialist at Walmart Connect, you're in the right place at the right time to ride the retail media trend at the largest retailer in the world! It's your opportunity to bring to life full-funnel performant advertising solutions for brands across categories you will manage. You will be a consultative sales partner to your clients, Merchandising partners, and Marketing support to grow your client's business and drive revenue at Walmart.
You'll work onsite at one of our main locations (Hoboken, NJ, Los Angeles, CA and San Bruno, CA) in a vibrant and collaborative Walmart Connect media agency environment, joining the team in-office at least three times per week and as-requested.
You will drive client meetings with a particular focus on providing expertise for our DSP/programmatic ad products. Your primary goal will be increasing adoption of our ad products by acting as a connective tissue between Walmart Connect teams (Sales and Product) and our advertisers. You will have the opportunity to make an impact at a senior stakeholder level as a member of cross-functional teams.
About Walmart Connect
Walmart Connect is the retail media business within Walmart, Inc. We were created to keep up with the changing world of Walmart customers by offering more than just media. Walmart Connect helps brands connect with customers more often and more meaningfully through omnichannel experiences.
Our digital advertising business is important to Walmart's overall strategy, which is why we're excited to grow and open up this opportunity to join this high visibility, mission-driven team within the world's largest retail company.
What you'll do:
Become an expert in the unique value proposition of Walmart Connect's programmatic offering through deep partnership with Product and Sales teams.Use your experience to drive customer engagements focused on our DSP/programmatic value proposition.Reach and strive to exceed sales quotas while contributing to our team goals.Manage a variety of advertiser accounts.Travel to client meetings and collaborate with colleagues onsite in one of our Walmart Connect office locations.
What you'll bring:
Natural curiosity and dedication to getting answers to questions, especially through data interpretation Passion for digital advertising, building fruitful partnerships, and becoming an expert in the wide world of Walmart MerchandisingAn ability to quickly build relationships with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external8+ years of experience in digital sales with at least 3 years of experience in programmatic salesA proven track record of leveraging data to create performance insights, compelling presentations, create programs for brands to connect with consumers and identify sales opportunities An ability to prioritize effectively across a broad spectrum of initiatives A team-first mindset, with a desire to bring your cross-functional colleagues along for the ride
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Experience in advertising sales, including programmatic ad sales Experience managing internal and external relationships Experience in retail media Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, strong attention to detail, and diligent follow-through
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Master's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing and Sales, Advertising, or related area Management experience Experience working with Fortune 500 advertisers, agencies, and clients
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Advertising, Consumer Psychology, or related field and 6 years' experience advertising sales, advertising, sales, or related field OR 9 years' experience advertising sales, advertising, sales, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Brand advertising (for example, TV or video, sponsorship), media sales, customer acquisition and growth, search, mobile and online sales, Brand management, brand development, brand marketing, or brand investment, Managing high performing teams, Self-service platforms, API knowledge, SAAS, search, programmatic, API-based selling, or auction-platform dynamics, Strategic Advisor working with C-Level Clients
Masters: Advertising, Masters: Business, Masters: Marketing, Masters: Psychology
Primary Location...
221 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030, United States of America