Group Director, Merchandising - Optical

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Bentonville, AR, United States of America
Base: $160,000.00 - $320,000.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Category strategy development
Executive-level supplier negotiation
Omni-channel retail merchandising
The Group Director will own category strategy across frames, lenses, contact lenses, accessories, and related services driving growth, profitability, and omni-channel customer experiences within Walmart’s Health and Wellness business

Job Summary

  • The Group Director will own category strategy across frames, lenses, contact lenses, accessories, and related services driving growth, profitability, and omni-channel customer experiences within Walmart’s Health and Wellness business.
  • Walmart offers competitive pay, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health benefits, financial benefits, paid time off, and a Walmart-paid education benefit program called Live Better U.
  • The role involves building and developing a high-performing merchandising team while fostering a culture grounded in integrity, inclusion, innovation, and continuous learning.

Matching Summary

The Group Director will own category strategy across frames, lenses, contact lenses, accessories, and related services driving growth, profitability, and omni-channel customer experiences within Walmart’s Health and Wellness business.

Salary

Base: $160,000.00 - $320,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual or quarterly performance bonuses, stock may be included; Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), life insurance, PTO, and more

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Category strategy development
  • Executive-level supplier negotiation
  • Omni-channel retail merchandising
  • Financial planning and P&L ownership
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Data-driven decision making

Nice-to-have

  • Innovation and digital enhancement
  • Customer-centric merchandising processes
  • Culture of integrity and inclusion
  • Succession planning and team development
  • Passion for affordable vision care

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or 7 years relevant experience
  • 5 years merchandising or related experience
  • 2 years supervisory experience
  • Experience in merchandising financial planning
  • Experience managing complex assortments
  • Executive-level supplier negotiation experience
  • P&L ownership and forecasting expertise

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