Manager, Product Development – Bedding

Walmart

. Lead end-to-end product development across assigned bedding categories, from product briefs and concept development through sampling, costing, testing, approvals, and commercialization .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end product development, focusing on bedding categories, with a strong emphasis on textile materials, product specifications, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to translate consumer insights into commercially successful products while managing timelines and ensuring quality.

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Product DevelopmentTextile Materials KnowledgeCross-Functional CollaborationProject ManagementData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Product SpecificationsManufacturing ProcessesPerformance RequirementsDesign SensibilityCostingSamplingTestingCommercializationMarket TrendsCompetitive Intelligence

Soft Skills

Customer-First ApproachCommercial MindsetInnovation Balance

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeVBASQL

Industry Keywords

BeddingHome TextilesSoft HomeMerchandisingDesign

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end product development across assigned bedding categories, from product briefs and concept development through sampling, costing, testing, approvals, and commercialization
Translate consumer insights, market trends, competitive intelligence, and design direction into scalable, commercially successful products and assortments
Establish product specifications, technical requirements, and performance standards
Reduce development iterations, improve first-pass approvals, and accelerate speed to market
Partner with Design on product aesthetics, materials, finishes, construction, functionality, and customer appeal
Manage development timelines
Collaborate with Design, Merchants, Sourcing, Quality, Packaging, Site Experience, supplier partners, and other cross-functional teams
Ensure on-time execution and consistent product experience from product to packaging and digital presentation
Shape bedding assortments combining style, quality, performance, innovation, and value

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field and 2 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area
Experience in product development, textiles, sourcing, manufacturing, or a related field, preferably within bedding, home textiles, or soft home
Strong knowledge of textile materials, fabric constructions, finishes, product specifications, manufacturing processes, and performance requirements
Strong product judgment and design sensibility
Ability to evaluate both the aesthetic and technical aspects of a product
Customer-first and commercially minded approach
Ability to balance innovation, quality, cost, and value
Experience partnering with global suppliers and cross-functional teams
Bentonville, Arkansas work location
Required knowledge or experience may include product development, project management, Microsoft Office, data analysis and insights, VBA, SQL, and supervising associates

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
Paid time off (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
PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Walmart-paid education benefit program through Live Better U
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for eligible education programs
Additional compensation may include stock