Team Lead, Category Leadership - Walmart

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. Why Campbell’s… Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners). Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees. How you will make history here... The Walmart Category Leadership Team Lead serves as Campbell's primary Category Advisor and strategic thought partner for a large and complex category advisorship. This role is accountable for category strategy, customer influence, team leadership, capability development, modular relay, and business results. The Team Lead translates data and insights into category growth strategies, partners directly with Walmart decision makers, develops Campbell’s talent, and ensures the delivery of best-in-class category recommendations and modular execution. What you will do... · Serve as the primary category advisor and strategic partner to Walmart merchant and cross-functional Walmart stakeholders. · Lead category growth recommendations for strategy, assortment, clustering, digital and in-store shelving, and omni-channel category insights. · Own category review, line review prep, and executive-level presentations for Walmart leadership. · Lead, coach, and develop Category Leadership Manager and Associate Manager. · Establish priorities, allocate resources, and ensure best-in-class execution against team objectives and timelines. · Drive continuous improvement, automation adoption, and capability-building initiatives. · Identify emerging category, shopper, digital shelf, and competitive retailer trends and translate findings into actionable recommendations. · Deliver proactive recommendations that improve category performance and shopper outcomes. · Provide meaningful and actionable category analysis and insights · Lead modular planning, modular development including drawing, automation, and generation, execution timelines, and implementation quality of major modulars. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities · People leadership and coaching · Executive communication, presentations, and storytelling · Strategic thinking and influence · Advanced category management and shopper insights expertise · Strong analytics capabilities for large datasets using Scintilla, Circana, Power BI, Excel and related tools · Project and resource management · Attention to detail and drive for excellence · Proactive insights and thought leadership · Ability to build strong relationships with internal partners and Walmart · Comply with category advisor agreement What you bring to the table... (Must have) Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred Experience: 8+ years of business experience with 5+ years of Walmart category advisorship experience Working Conditions Hybrid work model based in Rogers, AR. Occasional travel required. Work may occasionally require physical activity and lifting up to 30 lbs. in layout centers, stores, or modular room. Compensation and Benefits: The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $144,600-$198,800 Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law. We’re proud to be a purpose-driven company, connecting people through food they love. Are you our missing ingredient? Learn more about our company or apply today!