(USA) Manager, Advertising Account Management, Sam’s Club Connect

Reference: R-2632664Posted: 2026-09-16Location: BENTONVILLE, AR, United States; CHICAGO, ILSalary: $80000 - $155000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: Sam's ClubBusiness Segment: Home OfficeRole summary:The Manager, Advertising Account Management for Sam’s Club Connect leads strategic initiatives to optimize advertising solutions and drive business growth. This role requires translating complex business requirements into actionable projects, managing stakeholder relationships, and delivering data-driven insights to support decision-making. The position involves overseeing account planning, forecasting, and onboarding processes while ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. The successful candidate will apply strong business acumen and product expertise to enhance customer engagement and sales effectiveness within a dynamic and evolving market environment.About the team:The team excels in building strong client partnerships by collaborating with Sales and Media Activation to deliver strategic advertising solutions. They monitor campaign performance, identify growth opportunities, and maintain clear communication through regular client interactions. Account Managers provide detailed reports to optimize outcomes and support sales goals. Emphasizing leadership, stakeholder management, and data-driven decision-making, the team applies digital advertising expertise to enhance customer experiences. Operating within a structured, professional environment, they drive business growth through collaboration, strategic insight, and a commitment to delivering measurable value.What you'll do:Lead advertising account management by translating business requirements into actionable projects aligned with overall strategy.Develop and present sales proposals and forecasts using data-driven insights to support revenue growth and customer retention.Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.Drive onboarding processes for complex customers, identifying improvements to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.Analyze business metrics and reports to provide recommendations that address market trends and optimize advertising solutions.Mentor and guide team members, fostering continuous learning and adherence to company policies and ethical standards.What you'll bring:Strong business acumen with knowledge of industry trends, regulatory changes, and eCommerce platforms.Proven ability to translate business requirements into actionable projects aligned with strategic goals.Expertise in product features, assortment management, and articulating value propositions to customers.Skilled in stakeholder identification, engagement, and effective communication across teams.Experience leading sales proposals, presentations, and onboarding processes for complex accounts.Proficiency in account planning, forecasting, and leveraging data analytics to inform decisions.Commitment to customer service excellence, resolving complex issues and enhancing customer experiences.Demonstrated leadership in coaching, mentoring, and fostering team development.At Sam's Club, 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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 .- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.Live Better U is a company 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.Bentonville, Arkansas US-09930: The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00Chicago, Illinois US-10276: The annual salary range for this position is $88,000.00 - $171,000.00Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location). At Sam's Club, 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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 .- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. Live Better U is a company 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. Bentonville, Arkansas US-09930: The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 Chicago, Illinois US-10276: The annual salary range for this position is $88,000.00 - $171,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location).Minimum qualifications["Option 1: Bachelor's degree in engineering, information technology, business, marketing and sales, or related area and 2 years' experience in business management, marketing and sales, omni channel merchandising, or related area.Option 2: 4 years' experience in business management, marketing and sales, omni channel merchandising, or related area"]Preferred qualifications["Master's degree in business, marketing and sales, or related area.", "Leading cross-functional teams", "Sales"]