Director, Merchandising - Fishing

Reference: R-2633059Posted: 2026-09-28Location: BENTONVILLE, AR, United StatesSalary: $110000 - $220000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficeRole summary: The (USA) Director, Merchandising leads strategic category management and financial planning to drive business growth and customer satisfaction across multiple channels. This role oversees assortment, pricing, and supplier negotiations while managing a high-performing team to execute merchandising initiatives aligned with company objectives. Utilizing data-driven insights, the Director shapes category and channel strategies, optimizes inventory and promotional activities, and fosters talent development. This position requires strong leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to operational excellence to deliver measurable results and enhance the overall customer experience. About the team: The Merchandising team leads category strategy development and execution, focusing on customer insights, market trends, and financial performance. This group manages assortment optimization, supplier negotiations, and omnichannel initiatives to drive sales and profitability. Collaborating cross-functionally, the team enhances the customer experience and operational excellence through disciplined merchandising and data-driven decisions. Leaders foster accountability, continuous improvement, and talent development to ensure sustainable business growth. Their efforts are central to delivering Walmart’s value proposition by balancing customer needs with financial objectives and maintaining strong supplier partnerships. What you'll do:Develop and execute comprehensive category and assortment strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends.Lead and manage a high-performing merchandising team, providing guidance, development, and performance oversight.Oversee profit and loss management, pricing decisions, and promotional strategies to maximize category profitability.Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize channel strategies and supply chain alignment.Drive supplier negotiations, establish terms, and ensure effective supplier relationship management.Utilize data analytics to inform decisions, monitor performance, and implement continuous improvements.Support private brand initiatives and product development to enhance category offerings.What you'll bring:Proven expertise in category and assortment strategy development for complex merchandising environments.Strong financial management skills, including profit and loss ownership and budget forecasting.Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and engage high-performing teams with a focus on talent development.Experience in supplier negotiations and managing vendor relationships to drive price leadership and profitability.Proficiency in leveraging data analytics and digital tools to inform strategic decisions and optimize category performance.Ability to align channel strategies and execute merchandising initiatives across omni-channel platforms.Exceptional business planning and negotiation skills to support long-term growth and operational excellence. 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. For information about PTO, see . 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. 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 One.Walmart. The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock