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Position Summary...The Senior Manager, Category Management - Entertainment & Office is responsible for executing the end-to-end digital merchandising strategy for assigned categories. This role drives omnichannel performance by optimizing online assortment, availability, content, and member experience—ensuring digital execution reflects operational realities while delivering convenience, quality, and value to members.
With a strong focus on accuracy, freshness perception, and fulfillment readiness, this role partners closely with Merchants, Operations, and Product to ensure seamless digital execution. What you'll do...About the team:
The team leads category management for a complex product range, focusing on digital merchandising and strategic growth. It leverages analytics and negotiation strategies to optimize assortment, pricing, and inventory. Collaborating with cross-functional partners, the team enhances the online shopper experience and executes aligned business plans. It drives continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence while supporting professional development. The team ensures category financial targets are met and maintains strong relationships with suppliers and retailers to deliver value and a seamless customer experience.
 
What you'll do:

• Lead and develop a high-performing category management team, providing coaching and performance feedback.
• Drive category strategy by analyzing market trends, competitive landscape, and customer insights to optimize assortment and product mix.
• Manage category financials, including budget oversight, margin improvement, and achievement of sales targets.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms and ensure optimal distribution and pricing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, marketing, and supply chain teams to enhance customer experience.
• Monitor category performance metrics and implement continuous improvements to drive growth and operational efficiency.

What you'll bring:

• Proven expertise in category management with strong analytical skills to drive data-informed decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Experience managing complex category assortments, product sourcing, and inventory optimization across multiple channels.
• Strong negotiation skills to establish strategic partnerships and secure favorable terms with suppliers and distributors.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic business plans aligned with organizational goals and financial targets.
• Proficiency in monitoring category performance metrics and implementing continuous improvements to enhance results.
• Effective collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with marketing, merchandising, and operations teams.

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 https://one.walmart.com/notices.
- 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.
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location).
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 https://one.walmart.com/notices.
- 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.
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location). 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 https://one.walmart.com/notices.
- 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.
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location).

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in business, retail or related field and 4 years’ experience in business, retail or related field OR 6 years of experience in business, retail or related field Preferred Qualifications...

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