Senior Manager, Competitive Intelligence

Hoboken, NJ (On-site)

$108K/yr – $216K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own centralized Voice-of-Market and competitive intelligence to shape Walmart Connect’s market stance, translating signals from advertisers and third-party research into executive-ready insights on where to invest and how to differentiate.

  • Growth area: define and monitor competitor messaging, product launches, and GTM strategies to guide marketing decisions.
  • Market signals: synthesize advertiser sentiment, NPS, CSAT and independent research into actionable recommendations.
  • Strategic outcomes: inform quarterly planning and investment tradeoffs with a standardized market perception and performance narrative.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Analyze the retail media and media technology landscape to understand Walmart Connect’s position relative to competitors.
  • Combine insights from third-party research, industry reports, analyst coverage, and advertiser feedback to identify emerging trends, threats, and opportunities.
  • Monitor how competitors position, package, and market their advertising products to advertisers.
  • Identify patterns in competitor messaging, product launches, and go-to-market strategies.
  • Lead the centralized Voice-of-Market capability within Marketing Strategy, including advertiser perception measurement and sentiment tracking.
  • Oversee research for metrics including: Must Buy Status Net Promoter Score (NPS) Customer Satisfaction (CSAT / AdSat)
  • Partner with research vendors and internal teams to ensure methodology rigor and consistent measurement.
  • Expand measurement across all Walmart advertiser segments.
  • Synthesize competitive intelligence, advertiser sentiment data, and performance insights into clear executive-level narratives.
  • Translate complex research and market signals into structured insights and actionable recommendations for leadership.

Requirements

  • 6–8+ years of experience in competitive intelligence, strategy, market research, consulting, or marketing strategy
  • Experience analyzing media, advertising technology, or digital marketing ecosystems
  • Strong ability to synthesize multiple sources of data into strategic insights and narratives
  • Experience presenting complex insights to senior leadership or executive audiences
  • Strong analytical, storytelling, and strategic thinking skills
  • Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Arts, Finance or related field and 4 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field.
  • Option 2: Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 2 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field.
  • Option 3: 6 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field.
  • 1 year's supervisory experience.

Preferred

  • Leading cross-functional projects
  • Marketing or related field
  • Supervisory experience
  • Masters: Business Administration

Benefits

  • At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
  • Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
  • Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
  • PTO benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
  • Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
  • 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.
  • For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
  • Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
  • Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
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Walmart Connect

With nearly 90% of U.S. households shopping with us every year, Walmart is deeply integrated into customers' lives and understands how they engage with products and brands throughout their shopping journey. Walmart Connect helps brands connect with our customers more often and more meaningfully than ever before to accelerate shared growth. As the closed-loop media business of America's largest omnichannel retailer, Walmart Connect offers unparalleled opportunities for brands to reach their desired customers no matter where, how, and when they shop. For additional information, visit walmartconnect.com or careers.walmart.com/walmart-connect. More than media. Meaningful connections.

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