Director, Product Development - Members Mark

Sam's Club; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with stock purchase

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off and parental leave

Education benefits (Live Better U)

Job summary

Sam's Club, Bentonville, AR, seeks a Director of Product Development to lead complex Member’s Mark portfolios from strategy to commercialization. You will partner with Merchandising, Sourcing, Quality, and suppliers to deliver differentiated products, accelerate speed to market, and improve quality and value for members.

You will build high-performing teams, shape the innovation pipeline, and influence senior leaders to drive growth and member satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field and 5 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area OR 7 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.
• 1 year’s supervisory experience.
• Masters qualifications and PM/PMI related certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision and product development strategy for a complex Member’s Mark portfolio, aligning member needs, brand strategy, and business priorities.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team while building organizational capabilities and future leaders.
• Influence senior leaders and cross-functional partners to align priorities, navigate tradeoffs, and accelerate decisions.
• Shape a differentiated innovation pipeline informed by member insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence.
• Drive portfolio performance by balancing quality, innovation, value, cost, and speed to market.
• Champion transformation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills

Leadership experience

Executive presence

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field

Masters: Arts, Masters: Business, Masters: Science

Tools

VBA

SQL

Creative design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary... What you'll do...Role summary: The Director, Product Development is a strategic leader responsible for shaping innovative products that delight our members and drive business growth. This role leads complex product portfolios from strategy through commercialization, translating member insights, market trends, and business priorities into differentiated products and experiences. Partnering across Merchandising, Sourcing, Quality, Operations, and suppliers, the Director sets product strategy, solves complex challenges, accelerates speed to market, and delivers against quality, value, and financial expectations. This leader also builds and develops high-performing teams, fosters a culture of innovation and accountability, and influences across the organization to shape the future of Walmart’s private brands.

About the team:

The Member’s Mark Product Development team brings innovative, high-quality products to life across Freezer, Cooler, and Adult Beverage. We are a collaborative, member-obsessed team that combines culinary and product expertise, consumer insights, market trends, and commercial acumen to create differentiated products our members love. Working closely with Merchandising, Sourcing, Quality, suppliers, and other cross-functional partners, we lead products from concept through commercialization while delivering on quality, value, and business performance. Our team thrives on solving complex challenges, challenging what’s possible, and continuously raising the bar for Member’s Mark through innovation, strong partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to our members.

What you'll do:

• Set the vision and product development strategy for a complex Member’s Mark portfolio, aligning member needs, brand strategy, and business priorities.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team while building organizational capabilities and future leaders.
• Influence senior leaders and cross-functional partners to align priorities, navigate tradeoffs, and accelerate decisions.
• Shape a differentiated innovation pipeline informed by member insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence.
• Drive portfolio performance by balancing quality, innovation, value, cost, and speed to market.
• Champion transformation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Model leadership through integrity, accountability, collaboration, and member obsession.

What you'll bring:

• Proven leadership experience setting product strategy, leading complex portfolios, and delivering meaningful business results.
• A track record of building, inspiring, and developing high-performing teams and future leaders.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, challenge, and align senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
• Strategic and commercial acumen, with the ability to translate member insights, market trends, and data into growth opportunities.
• Experience navigating ambiguity, making sound decisions, and leading through change.
• A passion for innovation and raising the bar on quality, value, and the member experience.
• A collaborative, accountable leadership style grounded in integrity and operational excellence.

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.

Benefits

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location).

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field and 5 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area OR 7 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.

1 year’s supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Application development experience with emphasis on VBA and SQL programming languages, Creative design software, Cross-functional project management, Financial modeling, Manufacturing, product development, or packaging, Microsoft Office

Masters: Arts, Masters: Business, Masters: Science

Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification, Six Sigma - Certification

Primary Location: 2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.