Senior Manager Media Partnerships - API Partnerships - Sam's Club MAP

Walmart; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading retail media platform, where you will spearhead API partnerships that drive innovation and growth. This role is essential for fostering relationships with technology partners and enhancing the advertising ecosystem. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate seamless integrations and ensure that partner feedback shapes product development. With a focus on strategic initiatives, your expertise will help elevate the retail media landscape, making a significant impact on how brands engage with consumers. If you're passionate about driving success through partnership and innovation, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Health Coverage

401(k)

Stock Purchase Plans

Paid Time Off

Performance Bonuses

Qualifications

• 7+ years in business development or partnerships, preferably in digital advertising.
• Strong understanding of APIs and technical integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute partnership strategies to onboard API partners.
• Manage partner relationships and ensure mutual growth.

Skills

Business Development

API Integration

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

MBA

Job description

Position Summary...

Sam’s Club’s Member Access Platform (MAP) is seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Manager to lead and expand our API Partnerships. This role is pivotal in fostering relationships with technology partners, driving the adoption of our advertising APIs, and enhancing the overall partner ecosystem. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical acumen, business development expertise, and a passion for innovation in the retail media landscape.

About Member Access Platform (MAP)

Sam’s Club MAP is an ad tech startup inside one of the world’s largest and most successful companies—Walmart. We’re building a retail media and retail experience network, helping brands and advertisers engage Sam’s Club members at the right moment, using data on millions of transactions.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and execute partnership strategies to identify, onboard, and nurture API partners aligned with MAP’s objectives.
• Manage partner relationships as the primary contact, ensuring mutual growth through joint planning, co-marketing, and performance reviews.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Operations teams to facilitate integrations and address partner needs.
• Oversee technical onboarding, ensuring effective API integration and adherence to best practices.
• Monitor and report on partner performance using KPIs to inform strategic decisions.
• Advocate for partners by ensuring their feedback influences product roadmaps and service improvements.

What You’ll Bring:

• 7+ years in business development, partnerships, or related roles, preferably within digital advertising or retail media networks.
• Strong understanding of APIs and technical integration, with the ability to troubleshoot collaboratively with engineering teams.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic partnership initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships internally and externally.
• Analytical skills to assess partner performance and guide strategic decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or related field; MBA is a plus.

At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, 401(k), stock purchase plans, paid time off, and more. For details, visit One.Walmart.

Minimum Qualifications...

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

Bachelor's degree in business or related field OR 5 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

Optional qualifications include experience leading teams or in related areas.

Primary Location...

221 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, United States of America