(USA) Senior Manager, Store Space Design

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Stock purchases

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart in Bentonville, AR, seeks a Senior Manager, Store of the Future to lead a portfolio of strategic design initiatives from concept to implementation. You will translate business priorities into design standards and direct cross-functional teams across Merchandising, Real Estate, and Operations.

The role emphasizes balancing innovation with feasibility, mentoring associates, and presenting actionable recommendations to senior leadership. Expect a competitive salary and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in drafting technology, computer-aided drafting, drafting and design technology, architectural design, or related field.
• 2 years experience in retail store design or related field OR 4 years experience in retail store design or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and adapt store design solutions aligned with business strategies to enhance sales and operational efficiency.
• Lead design sessions and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Merchandising, Real Estate, and Operations.
• Oversee project implementation, monitor progress, and approve scalable design solutions.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and recommend design enhancements to optimize space allocation and customer experience.
• Manage multiple projects by setting priorities, removing obstacles, and adjusting plans to meet business objectives.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

CAD tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
The Senior Manager, Store of the Future, leads a portfolio of strategic design initiatives that advance the future store experience. This role directs cross-functional development from early concept through implementation, translating business priorities into clear design strategies, standards, and decision points. The Senior Manager manages team priorities and partner relationships, balances innovation with operational feasibility and scalability, and communicates recommendations to senior leadership to drive alignment and action.About the team:
The Store of the Future team shapes how long-term business, merchandising, and operational strategies are expressed in the physical store. The team identifies emerging customer and operational needs, develops scalable store solutions, and guides their integration into prototypes, new stores, and strategic remodels. Working across Store Design, Merchandising, Operations, and Real Estate, the team connects enterprise strategy to executable design direction and supports leadership decisions with clear recommendations and insights.What you'll do:

• Develop and adapt store design solutions aligned with business strategies to enhance sales and operational efficiency.
• Lead design sessions and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Merchandising, Real Estate, and Operations.
• Oversee project implementation, monitor progress, and approve scalable design solutions.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and recommend design enhancements to optimize space allocation and customer experience.
• Manage multiple projects by setting priorities, removing obstacles, and adjusting plans to meet business objectives.

What you'll bring:

• Proven expertise in retail and architectural design, including space allocation and schematic diagram development.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead design sessions and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Experience developing and implementing design strategies that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
• Ability to interpret business strategies and translate them into effective store design solutions.
• Demonstrate leadership in mentoring and developing associates within a team-based environment.
• Skilled in using computer-aided design tools to create and maintain design guidelines and frameworks.
• Aptitude for evaluating project performance, recommending improvements, and ensuring compliance with design standards.

At Walmart, 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 (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. 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.
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.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Minimum Qualifications...

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

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in drafting technology, computer aided drafting, drafting and design technology, architectural design, or related field and 2 years experience in retail store design or related field OR 4 years experience in retail store design or related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

• Project Management
• Retail Industry
• Retail Store Design or Layout
• Supervising Associates

Primary Location...

601 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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