Senior Director, Merchandise Design

Position Summary...You'll be joining a dynamic and forward-thinking Brand Strategy & Design team that plays a critical role in shaping exclusive brand identity. This team thrives on creativity, collaboration, and a deep understanding of member needs, working closely with merchandising, operations, and marketing to deliver exceptional value and innovation.

What you'll do...

What you'll do

• Lead Brand Strategy & Design: Oversee a portfolio of internal design teams and initiatives that align with strategic business unit (SBU) goals. Ensure brand DNA, trends, aesthetic, quality, and value meet member needs and support market leadership.
• Deliver Brand Experience Across Channels: Drive world-class exclusive brand experiences across physical and digital channels, enhancing member satisfaction, conversion, and sales.
• Execute Brand Vision: Set macro trend direction (color, print, material) and oversee brand identity execution. Translate design vision into product using appropriate materials and supplier partnerships.
• Manage Product Development & Quality: Oversee supplier matrix, direct imports, and factory relationships. Ensure quality assurance, packaging compliance, and product specifications meet brand and legal standards.
• Drive Differentiation and Competitive Advantage: Analyze the competitive landscape and develop strategies to increase market share and member loyalty through innovative brand experiences.
• Implement Pricing Strategies: Use pricing analytics to support ROI-driven strategies that reinforce the company's price leadership.
• Collaborate Across Leadership: Partner with senior leaders across Operations, Replenishment, and Marketing to align brand collections with broader business strategies.
• Develop Transformative Talent: In partnership with People Partners, build a future-ready talent strategy that fosters associate development and a high-performance culture.
• Champion Business Strategy Execution: Analyze business objectives and member needs to implement effective strategies, optimize resources, and drive continuous improvement.
• Foster Integrity and Ethics: Promote a culture of integrity by embedding ethical standards into all programs and practices.
• Engage in Community and Partnerships: Lead community outreach initiatives and support associate involvement to maximize business impact.

What you'll bring

• Extensive leadership experience in brand strategy, design, or merchandising.
• Strong understanding of consumer trends, member shopping behaviors, and omni-channel retail.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale brand portfolios and cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in supplier management, direct imports, and quality assurance.
• Strategic mindset with experience in pricing, competitive analysis, and market positioning.
• Collaborative leadership style with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders.
• Talent development acumen with a focus on building high-performing, future-ready teams.
• Commitment to ethical leadership and fostering inclusive, member-focused environments.

At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet

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• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage

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• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance

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• Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

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For information about PTO, see

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• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

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For Information About Benefits And Eligibility, See One.Walmart.
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The annual salary range for this position is $160,000.00-$320,000.00

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Additional Compensation Includes Annual Or Quarterly Performance Bonuses.
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field and 6 years' experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area OR 8 years' experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.

6 years' experience with cross-functional project management.

Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Corporate leadership experience in an Apparel Retail environment., Corporate leadership experience in Business Administration, Merchandising, Sourcing, or relevant field, Masters degree in Liberal Arts or relevant field, Online Retail specializing in Apparel

Primary Location...

2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR , United States of America