Group Director, Category General Manager - Fashion

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 160,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount Card

Walmart Academy programs

401(k) matching

Job summary

Walmart seeks a Group Director, Category General Manager - Fashion in Bentonville, AR to own the strategy, growth, and performance of Walmart Marketplace Fashion. You will lead a team of category and account leaders to expand apparel, footwear, accessories, and luxury segments while driving GMV and profitability.

Lead cross-functional partnerships with Product, Merchandising, Marketing, Operations, Seller Acquisition, and Walmart Merchants to deliver compelling assortment and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years in category management, pricing, merchandising, planning, inventory planning, retail, or eCommerce.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred for leadership roles.
• Experience leading large-scale fashion/category businesses with revenue ownership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the long-term growth strategy for Walmart Marketplace Fashion.
• Identify trends to shape assortment and marketplace positioning.
• Establish category priorities, growth drivers, and strategic initiatives to accelerate GMV and customer spend.
• Translate vision into actionable plans with measurable business outcomes.

Skills

Category management

Pricing

Merchandising

Planning

Inventory planning

eCommerce

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail, Marketing, Merchandising, or related field

MBA or other advanced degree

Job description

Group Director, Category General Manager - Fashion

Bentonville, AR

1601 Se 10th St
Bentonville, AR 72716-0000

$160,000 - $320,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Position Summary...

Walmart Marketplace is one of the fastest-growing eCommerce businesses in the world, connecting millions of customers with an expanding assortment from trusted sellers and brands. Our mission is to become the primary destination where customers can conveniently discover what they love while delivering a profitable, easy-to-use platform for sellers. As the Group Director, Fashion, you will own the strategy, growth, and performance of one of Walmart Marketplace's largest and most visible categories. This leader will define the long-term vision for Marketplace Fashion, drive category expansion, and build strategic partnerships with leading brands and sellers to deliver compelling assortment, value, and customer experiences. Reporting into the Marketplace Category leadership team, you will lead a team of category and account management leaders responsible for accelerating GMV growth, improving customer adoption, optimizing assortment, and delivering strong financial performance across the Fashion portfolio. You will work cross-functionally with Product, Merchandising, Marketing, Operations, Seller Acquisition, and Walmart Merchants to position Walmart Marketplace as a destination for fashion customers and sellers.

What you’ll do...

What you’ll do

• Develop and execute the long-term growth strategy for Walmart Marketplace Fashion.
• Identify emerging customer, brand, and industry trends to shape assortment and marketplace positioning.
• Establish category priorities, growth drivers, and strategic initiatives that accelerate customer acquisition, retention, and spend.
• Translate vision into actionable plans with measurable business outcomes.

Drive Financial Performance

• Own category P&L performance and accountability for GMV, margin, assortment growth, and key operational metrics.
• Build data-driven business plans and forecasts that support short- and long-term category objectives.
• Monitor performance trends, identify risks and opportunities, and implement actions to achieve financial targets.

Build Industry‑Leading Assortment

• Expand fashion assortment through partnerships with strategic sellers, brands, and suppliers.
• Drive category expansion opportunities across apparel, footwear, accessories, luxury, and emerging fashion segments.
• Partner with Seller Acquisition and Business Development teams to onboard high‑value brands and sellers that strengthen category competitiveness.

Develop Strategic Partnerships

• Cultivate executive‑level relationships with major fashion brands, marketplace sellers, and industry partners.
• Lead negotiations around growth opportunities, assortment expansion, commercial partnerships, and category investments.
• Influence internal and external stakeholders to advance business priorities and create win‑win outcomes.

Enhance Customer Experience

• Champion customer‑focused decisions that improve discoverability, assortment quality, pricing, and overall shopping experience.
• Partner with Product, Site Merchandising, Marketing, and Analytics teams to create best‑in‑class category experiences.
• Utilize customer insights, competitive benchmarking, and performance analytics to drive continuous improvement.

Lead Cross‑Functional Execution

• Partner closely with Walmart Merchants and omnichannel teams to align Marketplace and first‑party strategies where appropriate.
• Collaborate across Product, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Seller Success, and Strategy teams to execute category priorities.
• Remove barriers, align stakeholders, and drive execution in a complex, fast‑paced environment.

Develop High‑Performing Teams

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of category and account management leaders.
• Create a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and leadership coaching.
• Serve as a change leader who inspires teams through periods of growth and transformation.

What You’ll Bring

• Deep expertise in Fashion, Apparel, Footwear, Accessories, Retail, Marketplace, or eCommerce environments.
• Strong track record leading large‑scale category businesses with ownership of revenue and financial performance.
• Experience developing strategic partnerships with brands, suppliers, sellers, or retailers.
• Demonstrated success influencing executive stakeholders and leading cross‑functional teams in highly matrixed organizations.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate data into strategic decisions and business outcomes.
• Proven people leadership experience with a passion for developing talent and building high‑performing teams.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and drive results in a rapidly evolving environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail, Marketing, Merchandising, or a related field and 8 years of experience in category management, pricing, merchandising, planning, inventory planning, retail, eCommerce, or a related field; OR
• 10 years of experience in business, retail, category management, pricing, merchandising, planning, inventory planning, eCommerce, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading Fashion, Apparel, Footwear, Accessories, Luxury, or Lifestyle categories.
• Experience in marketplace, eCommerce, digital merchandising, or omni‑channel retail environments.
• Experience managing large‑scale category businesses generating significant revenue and GMV.
• MBA or other advanced business degree.

Respect the individual: Builds high‑performing teams seeks and embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where all associates feel seen supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform drives a positive associate and customermember experience for all

Respect the individual: Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback coaching mentoring and developmental opportunities builds the talent pipeline fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company and regularly recognizes others contributions and accomplishments supports strategies and drives initiatives thatattract and retain the best talent

Respect the individual: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners works collaboratively and crossfuncionally to achieve objectives and communicates and listens attentively with energy and positivity to motivate influence and inspire commitment and action

Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culturesupports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by taking action to advance opportunity sustainability community and integrity eg creating fair opportunities for associates and suppliers driving local giving efforts

Act with Integrity: Ensures that teams follow the law our code of conduct and company policies promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and models our culture of nonretaliation listens to concerns raised by associates and takes action and enables others to do the same holds self and teams accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values

Act with Integrity: Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble selfaware

Serve our Customers and members Delivers expected business results while putting the customermember first and consistently applying an omnimerchant mindset and acting with an Every Day LowCost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customersmembers

Serve our Customers and members Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data analytics customermember insights and different parts of the business when making plans and implementing strategies

Strive for Excellence: Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset seeks feedback asks thoughtful questions and fosters an environment that supports learning innovation learning from mistakes and intelligent risktaking and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks

Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements supervises the adoption of new technology and supports digital disruption in line with Walmart's business model

Benefits you’ll enjoy

• Discount Card
• Get 10% off
• Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular‑priced items and fresh produce in‑store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.
• Live Better U
• 100% covered
• Earn a degree or in‑demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.
• Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job‑specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.
• Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.
• Paid time off
• Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more
• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family
• Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life's challenges
• Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.
• Imagine a workplace surrounded by innovation.At Walmart's new Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas, we're redefining what it means to work at a global leader.
• Set on 350 acres of thoughtfully revitalized land, our new campus seamlessly integrates the charm of Northwest Arkansas with cutting edge design and technology. From biking trails and outdoor courtyards to flexible, tech‑enabled workspaces, every detail reflects our commitment to sustainability, connection, and culture.
• With amenities like on‑site childcare at our Little Squiggles Children's Enrichment Center, the Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness Center, and a vibrant food hall featuring local and international favorites, we're creating a space where work‑life balance isn't just a goal—it’s a reality.
• Beyond the campus, Bentonville offers a dynamic lifestyle with world‑class dining, art at the Crystal Bridges Museum, and countless outdoor activities.
• Whether you're exploring High South cuisine, enjoying live performances at our new amphitheater, or cycling the Razorback Greenway, you'll experience the perfect blend of small‑town charm and big‑city amenities.
• Join us at Walmart and grow your career alongside a community that feels like home.
• This isn't just a workplace—it’s a destination for leaders eager to make a difference.

Primary Location...

1601 SE 10th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.

Walmart is 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.