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2024 Summer MBA Intern: Walmart Connect Product Management

Posted on 2/10/2024

Walmart

Walmart

10,001+ employees

Operates hypermarkets and grocery stores globally

Food & Agriculture
Automotive & Transportation
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$91k - $96.2kAnnually

San Bruno, CA, USA + 1 more

Category
Product
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Sales
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required/MBA a huge plus!
  • 2+ years in product management
  • Experience in digital advertising strongly preferred
  • Quantitative or engineering background is preferred
  • Digital advertising industry experience is preferred
Responsibilities
  • Driving growth and adoption for Walmart Connect advertising by tapping into new advertiser segments
  • Owning Go-To-Market strategy for key product launches and defining success criteria to measure product performance
  • Driving product lifecycle from requirement definitions, research, metrics analysis, technical specifications, development, testing, KPIs and other launch efforts
  • Identifying new opportunities by conducting industry and competitive analysis to understand the emerging trends in advertising industry
  • Partnering with internal advertising sales team and Walmart retail teams to create unique, compelling experiences that benefit shoppers and our advertising clients
  • Defining vision and strategies for your product family, using domain expertise, internal and external best practices, identifying market opportunities, building business cases, and approving objectives
Desired Qualifications
  • MBA
  • Experience in digital advertising
  • Background in quantitative or engineering
  • Experience in the digital advertising industry

Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$5.5B

Headquarters

Bentonville, Arkansas

Founded

1962

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Walmart's continuous expansion, such as the new high-tech fulfillment center in Greencastle, Pa., creates numerous job opportunities and supports local economies.
  • The launch of new private label lines like Bettergoods demonstrates Walmart's ability to innovate and meet diverse consumer needs.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with Disney Advertising and the Indian Institute of Science, highlight Walmart's commitment to leveraging technology and data for business growth.

What critics are saying

  • Store closures, like the one in Milwaukee, can lead to job losses and negatively impact community relations.
  • The competitive retail landscape, including both physical and e-commerce platforms, requires Walmart to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.

What makes Walmart unique

  • Walmart's extensive global footprint and diverse product range set it apart from competitors who may focus on niche markets or specific regions.
  • The company's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to offer low prices consistently, a significant competitive advantage in the retail sector.
  • Walmart's commitment to community support, including health services and veteran programs, enhances its brand reputation and customer loyalty.

Benefits

PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time

10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables

6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year

Roth IRA available

Associate Stock Purchase Plan

maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%

Health reimbursement plans

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