Manager, Events

Walmart

. Lead production efforts for Walmart's internal and external events .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event production, including planning, execution, and vendor management, while ensuring alignment with brand standards and stakeholder expectations. Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and resources effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Event ProductionVendor ManagementProject ManagementStakeholder CommunicationCreative Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Event ManagementBudget ManagementProduction CoordinationA/V CoordinationLighting ManagementGraphics ManagementVenue LogisticsExperiential MarketingLive Events PlanningCorporate Events Execution

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationRelationship-BuildingNegotiation SkillsCreative ThinkingTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in CommunicationsBachelor's Degree in Event ManagementBachelor's Degree in HospitalityBachelor's Degree in Theatre Production

Industry Keywords

Event ProductionExperiential MarketingCorporate EventsStakeholder ManagementProcess Improvements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead production efforts for Walmart's internal and external events
Manage event production from planning through execution
Partner with suppliers, venues, and cross-functional teams
Oversee budgets, sourcing, timelines, and best practices
Plan and execute small and large-scale events
Coordinate production timelines, budgets, resources, and stakeholder communications
Support on-site event execution
Oversee staging, audio/visual, lighting, graphics, décor, and attendee experience
Identify opportunities for innovation, process improvements, and cost efficiencies
Ensure events are delivered seamlessly and aligned with Walmart's brand standards
Report to the Director of Production

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Event Management, Hospitality, Theatre Production or related field and 2 years’ experience in communications, project management, event management, or related field OR 4 years’ experience in communications, project management, event management, or relevant area
2+ years of experience in event production, experiential marketing, live events, corporate events, or a related field
Experience planning and executing events with varying levels of size, complexity, and budget
Strong vendor management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience coordinating production elements such as staging, A/V, lighting, graphics, or venue logistics
Creative problem-solving skills and a solutions-oriented mindset
Willingness to travel as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit program
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for by Walmart