Internship

Ecommerce Marketplace-Business Development

Posted on 10/17/2024

Walmart

Walmart

10,001+ employees

Global retail chain offering affordable products

Financial Services
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$19 - $35Hourly

+ Premiums ranging from $0.35 to $3.00 per hour

No H1B Sponsorship

Bentonville, AR, USA

Housing and relocation benefits available for qualified students.

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Sales
Lead Generation
Salesforce
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Must be actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program.
  • Expected graduation date between December 2025-August 2026
  • 0-1 years of full-time relevant experience
  • Interest in e-commerce, sales, or business development.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ability to quickly learn Salesforce CRM systems.
  • A self-starter with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
  • Some sales or customer service experience is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
  • Support the Seller Acquisition team in identifying new seller prospects and onboarding them to the Walmart Marketplace platform.
  • Assist in managing lead generation campaigns, research potential sellers, and work with the team to qualify leads.
  • Coordinate seller recruitment projects, including outreach via email or phone and organizing data in CRM systems.
  • Participate in meetings with potential sellers, providing follow-up and handling initial inquiries.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing and operations, to streamline the seller onboarding process.
  • Help track performance metrics, compile data, and prepare reports for the team on acquisition performance.
  • Assist with various ad-hoc projects that support business development initiatives.

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 and vision centers. 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, including programs for veterans and military families.

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 investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
  • Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
  • Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.

What critics are saying

  • Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
  • Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
  • Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.

What makes Walmart unique

  • Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
  • The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
  • Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.

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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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