
Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $90,000.00 - $234,000.00
Benefits
health benefits
financial benefits
paid time off benefits
short-term disability
long-term disability
Company Discounts
Military Leave Pay
Job Description
Sam's Club is a leading membership-only retail warehouse club operating as a division of Walmart Inc. Renowned for providing quality products and exceptional value, Sam's Club serves millions of members across the United States and beyond. The company is committed to delivering a superior shopping experience through its vast selection of items and exclusive services aimed at businesses and consumers alike. As a forward-thinking organization, Sam's Club continually invests in innovative marketing strategies and impactful engagements to strengthen its brand and deepen customer and member loyalty. This dedication extends to hosting and managing marquee industry events that showcase Sam's Club's leadership in retail and drive significant business outcomes.
The Senior Manager, Strategy - Shows and Events plays a pivotal role within Sam's Club by leading the development and execution of strategic initiatives for key corporate events. This role is integral to aligning cross-business unit objectives and optimizing resources to deliver transformational change from concept to implementation. The Senior Manager guides the execution of high-impact events and marquee industry experiences such as Cannes Lions, CES, and NRF, ensuring consistent messaging and effective project management throughout each phase. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Sales Leadership and Executive Leadership, is a central component of the role to foster strong stakeholder relationships and enable cohesive event storytelling. The Senior Manager is also responsible for overseeing the continuous improvement of processes, prioritizing talent development, accountability, and innovation to promote operational excellence aligned with Walmart’s mission.
The role requires a leader with extensive experience in experiential marketing, integrated marketing, sales enablement, or related disciplines, capable of managing complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and functions. This position demands strategic thinking, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Sam's Club offers competitive salary packages ranging from $90,000 to $234,000 depending on location with performance-based bonus awards, alongside comprehensive benefits designed to support the well-being and growth of its employees. The location for this position includes opportunities in San Bruno, California, and Bentonville, Arkansas. The company also emphasizes a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and creating an empowering workplace for all its associates, supported by programs such as Live Better U for education advancement.
This is a full-time leadership role that requires a strategic mindset and hands-on execution capabilities to maximize the impact of Sam's Club events on business growth, brand visibility, and executive engagement. The Senior Manager, Strategy - Shows and Events will be at the forefront of planning and executing event programs that not only enhance customer and member engagement but also elevate executive thought leadership and sales strategies across national and international stages. This career opportunity presents a chance to influence Sam's Club’s trajectory within the retail event ecosystem while driving measurable results and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
The Senior Manager, Strategy - Shows and Events plays a pivotal role within Sam's Club by leading the development and execution of strategic initiatives for key corporate events. This role is integral to aligning cross-business unit objectives and optimizing resources to deliver transformational change from concept to implementation. The Senior Manager guides the execution of high-impact events and marquee industry experiences such as Cannes Lions, CES, and NRF, ensuring consistent messaging and effective project management throughout each phase. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Sales Leadership and Executive Leadership, is a central component of the role to foster strong stakeholder relationships and enable cohesive event storytelling. The Senior Manager is also responsible for overseeing the continuous improvement of processes, prioritizing talent development, accountability, and innovation to promote operational excellence aligned with Walmart’s mission.
The role requires a leader with extensive experience in experiential marketing, integrated marketing, sales enablement, or related disciplines, capable of managing complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and functions. This position demands strategic thinking, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Sam's Club offers competitive salary packages ranging from $90,000 to $234,000 depending on location with performance-based bonus awards, alongside comprehensive benefits designed to support the well-being and growth of its employees. The location for this position includes opportunities in San Bruno, California, and Bentonville, Arkansas. The company also emphasizes a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and creating an empowering workplace for all its associates, supported by programs such as Live Better U for education advancement.
This is a full-time leadership role that requires a strategic mindset and hands-on execution capabilities to maximize the impact of Sam's Club events on business growth, brand visibility, and executive engagement. The Senior Manager, Strategy - Shows and Events will be at the forefront of planning and executing event programs that not only enhance customer and member engagement but also elevate executive thought leadership and sales strategies across national and international stages. This career opportunity presents a chance to influence Sam's Club’s trajectory within the retail event ecosystem while driving measurable results and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, hospitality, communications or related field and 4 years experience in project management, hospitality, communications, event management or related field or 6 years experience in project management, hospitality, communications, event management or related field
- Experience in experiential marketing, event strategy, integrated marketing, sales enablement or related disciplines
- Proven leadership in managing large-scale industry events
- Strong project management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to work in fast-paced, matrixed environments
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, hospitality, communications or related field
- 6-8+ years of experience in experiential marketing, event strategy, integrated marketing, sales enablement or related disciplines
- Proven experience leading large-scale industry event programs such as Cannes Lions, CES, NRF or similar marquee industry events
- Strong track record of managing complex cross-functional initiatives and multiple stakeholders
- Experience developing executive engagement programs and thought leadership opportunities
- Demonstrated ability to create sales engagement strategies that drive measurable business outcomes
- Strong project management, budget management and vendor management experience
- Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, highly matrixed environments
Job Duties
- Own the annual strategy and investment recommendations for key industry events including Cannes Lions, CES, NRF and other strategic forums
- Evaluate sponsorships, partnerships, activations and executive engagement opportunities to maximize business impact and thought leadership
- Partner with Sales Leadership to develop client engagement strategies, executive meeting plans and event playbooks that drive business outcomes
- Collaborate with Executive Leadership, Corporate Communications and Marketing to shape event narratives and industry presence
- Lead end-to-end planning and execution of events and sponsorships
- Drive cross-functional alignment and measure performance to optimize ROI, engagement and pipeline impact
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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