VP of Sales, Walmart - Bentonville Arkansas

Company: Accenture
Location: Bentonville, Arkansas
Posted On: 05/13/2024

We Are:

Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product and experience design; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industry expertise , we help our clients operate at the speed of life through the unlimited potential of imagination, technology and intelligence. Visit us at: www.accenture.com/song

Our Optimization Services team, part of Commerce practice, connects brands and consumers across all channels. Leveraging a full suite of omnichannel capabilities, we drive revenue and efficiency for brands through both retail and direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels. Backed by data, fueled by insights, and brought to life through world-class sales and operations, creative, digital, and patented technology, we build and execute strategies that acquire customers, create immersive experiences, and scale brands.

The Role:

• Lead Brands sales-related strategies and execution on behalf of our brand partners at Walmart.
  
  
• Responsible for leading team to achieve overall sales targets, KPIs and goals.
  
  
• Identify categories in need of diversified supplier and lead efforts to create a Walmart multi-channel strategy and ensure maximum sales/profitability results, in partnership with the brand.
  
  
• Provide outstanding communication and service as a liaison between Walmart and our brands.
  
  
• Plan and lead sales negotiations on behalf of our brand partners.
  
  
• Coach our brand partners on thriving in a complex and ever-changing retail landscape.
  
  
• Present unique and creative opportunities to Walmart of new Private Label initiatives + program opportunities
  
  
• Partner with Business Development team on growth initiatives and strategies.
  
  
• Explore complimentary partnerships + cross department opportunities to help drive incremental sales.
  
  
• Ensure team is following best practices that drive consistencies and efficiencies.
  
  
• Collaborate with Operations Leadership to flawlessly execute for our brands.
  
  
• Proactively leverage competitive market data to inform brand strategies and direction.
  
  
• Constantly analyze brand performance and provide action-oriented insights and recommendations.
  
  
  
  The Qualifications:
  
  
  • Minimum of 8+ years in sales experience working directly with Walmart.
    
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
    
    • Strong understanding of Walmart data systems.
      
      
    • Ability to develop and execute strategies focused on brand and organization growth.
      
      
    • Demonstrated results of selling in and growing new brands, new programs, new items to Walmart.
      
      
    • Willingness to travel.
      
      
    • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
      
      
    • Strong business management and organizational skills.
      
      
    • Strong relationship building ability.
      
      
    • You are action and detail oriented.
      
      
    • You have an entrepreneurial spirit and think creatively.
      
      
    • You thrive in ambiguous and uncharted territory and can navigate complex situations.
      
      
    • You are brand obsessed and know how to sell stories.
      
      
      
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      Role Location Annual Salary Range
      
      California $131,100 to $302,400
      
      Colorado $131,100 to $261,300
      
      New York $121,400 to $302,400
      
      Washington $139,600 to $278,200
      
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