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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships to lead high-impact relationships that drive business growth within its innovative Member Access Platform. This role combines strategic thinking with execution excellence, focusing on building partnerships that enhance value for both advertisers and members. You'll collaborate cross-functionally to turn ideas into actionable strategies while representing the organization at industry events. If you're passionate about shaping the future of retail media and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Coverage

401(k)

Stock Purchase

Paid Time Off

Performance Bonuses

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years in strategic partnerships or business development.
• Experience managing external relationships with strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage strategic partner relationships with media and ad tech companies.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, Marketing, and Legal to shape partnership strategies.

Skills

Strategic Partnerships

Business Development

Negotiation Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Digital Advertising

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

MBA

Job description

Position Summary...

As a Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships for Sam’s Club Member Access Platform (MAP), you will lead high-impact partner relationships that accelerate business growth and enhance MAP’s value to advertisers and members. This role combines strong partnership execution with forward-looking strategy—driving scalable collaboration with data, media, measurement, and technology partners, while helping shape how those partnerships fuel MAP’s product and business roadmap. You’ll work cross-functionally to turn ideas into execution, influencing both short-term results and long-term innovation.

About Member Access Platform (MAP)

Sam’s Club MAP is an ad tech startup inside Walmart, building a retail media and experience network to engage members at the right moment using transaction data.

What you’ll do…

• Build and manage strategic partner relationships with data, media, ad tech, measurement, and media companies.
• Identify, assess, and onboard new partners to support MAP’s growth strategy.
• Ensure successful onboarding, product integration, and go-to-market alignment for partners.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, Marketing, and Legal to shape partnership strategies and operations.
• Support deal structuring, success metrics, and performance management.
• Represent MAP externally at industry events and partner engagements.

What you’ll bring…

• 6–8+ years in strategic partnerships, business development, or partner-facing roles in digital advertising, retail media, or technology.
• Experience managing external relationships with influence and negotiation skills.
• Proven success in launching partner solutions from planning to execution.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with results-oriented focus.
• Strategic thinking with attention to detail and executional excellence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field; MBA preferred.

We offer competitive pay, performance bonuses, and benefits including health coverage, 401(k), stock purchase, paid time off, and more. For details, visit One.Walmart.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the 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...

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