Director, Assortment Activation

Walmart

Walmart retail director leading assortment activation through accurate floor plans, modulars, and planograms. Driving process improvement, store execution, and talent development across cross-functional teams.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeBentonville • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in retail management and category management, with a strong focus on floor plan and modular execution. Proven ability to analyze operational processes, implement improvements, and develop business strategies that align with customer needs and organizational goals.

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Retail ManagementCategory ManagementData AnalyticsCross-Functional CollaborationTalent Development

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Hard Skills

Operational Process AnalysisBusiness Strategy DevelopmentContinuous Improvement InitiativesFloor Plan ExecutionModular Execution

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCoachingInfluencing

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

Space PlanningSupplier SalesReplenishmentFinanceProject Data Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee multiple floor plan and modular execution teams, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of store-level issues
Analyze project data to identify improvement opportunities and implement process enhancements across teams
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve space planning challenges and communicate best practices
Direct modular check-in, error resolution, and planogram updates
Develop and execute business strategies aligned with customer needs and organizational goals
Lead talent development initiatives, including recruitment, mentoring, and succession planning
Foster partnerships and influence senior leadership to drive impactful business recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Mathematics, or related field and 5 years’ experience in retail management, category management, replenishment, supplier sales, finance, or related area OR 7 years’ experience in those areas
Proven leadership experience managing multiple teams focused on floor plan and modular execution
Expertise in analyzing operational processes and implementing effective solutions
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills for resolving complex space planning issues
Ability to develop and execute business strategies aligned with customer needs and company goals
Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and leveraging data analytics to influence senior management decisions
Commitment to talent development through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning
Microsoft Office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
Paid time off, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit program
Fully paid tuition, books, and fees for eligible education programs
English Language Learning and short-form certificate programs