Senior Merchant – Footwear, Digital

Walmart

. Set the strategy for Women’s Athletics and Classic Brands .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $108,000 - $216,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in merchandising and financial planning, with a strong ability to analyze data and customer insights to drive product strategy and growth. Proven track record in building relationships with brands and leading high-performing teams to execute business objectives.

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MerchandisingFinancial PlanningDigital Business ManagementSupplier NegotiationTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

MerchandisingBuyingFinancial PlanningData AnalysisProduct Development

Soft Skills

Collaborative LeadershipInfluencing OthersRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in BusinessMaster’s in Business or Merchandising

Industry Keywords

Customer InsightsMarket TrendsPromotional StrategyInventory ManagementSite Merchandising

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the strategy for Women’s Athletics and Classic Brands
Build assortments balancing customer needs, market trends and business opportunity
Own the digital business across sales, profit, inventory, pricing and promotional strategy
Build relationships with leading national brands
Negotiate for Walmart customers
Identify new brands and growth opportunities
Partner with Design and Product Development to create differentiated products
Use data, customer insights and merchant judgment to identify opportunities and make decisions
Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team
Influence Site Merchandising, Marketing, Planning and Supply Chain to execute the strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising or related field and 4 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area, OR 6 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area
1 year supervisory experience
Passion for product, brands and understanding customer needs
Strong merchant instincts and financial acumen to manage and grow a complex business
Strong product eye and curiosity about consumer, competitive and cultural trends
Ability to build influential supplier relationships and negotiate effectively
Digital fluency and curiosity about online customer discovery and shopping
Ability to use data and insights to make decisions
Collaborative leadership style and ability to develop talent, influence others and execute ideas
Preferred: Microsoft Office
Preferred: Negotiating with third-party suppliers
Preferred: Supervisory experience
Preferred: Master’s in Business or Merchandising

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
Paid time off (PTO), including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption expense reimbursement
Surrogacy expense reimbursement
Vacation, sick leave, and holiday leave through PTO and/or PPTO
Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefits, including high school completion, bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid by Walmart through Live Better U