Walmart Connect is seeking a Director of Thought Leadership Research n the Media Insights organization which oversees audience insights and measurement services for Walmart Connect clients . Reporting to the Group Director , you will drive Walmart Connects thought leadership research strategy and use you r skill s as a research storyteller to establish Walmart Connects identify as a measurement and research leader internally and externally. You will work cross-functionally with senior leadership from Sales, Client Services, Marketing and Product M arketing teams to build a market facing thought leadership research program at Walmart Connect .

The individual needs to be analytical and solution-driven with the ability to partner with Marketing and Communications teams to effectively communicate complex media and measurement insights to the market . You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in Sales, Client Services, Marketing, and Communications to identify key research objectives , develop research methodologies, and gather relevant data through primary and secondary research methods. Utilizing your analytical prowess, you will meticulously analyze research findings, distilling complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.

Role Specific Responsibilities:

Thought Leadership Research Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive external thought leadership research strategy that positions Walmart Connect as a pioneer and industry leader in retail media advertising. This role will d rive external research initiatives, whitepapers, and industry reports that showcase innovative ideas, trends, and insights.

Thought Leadership Research Development: Produce the hypothesis and analysis we need to execute Thought Leadership Research. Build and execute small and large-scale research project plans with multiple stakeholders and wide external reach.

Collaborate on Research Content Creation: Oversee the creation of thought-provoking content, including articles, blog posts, videos, and presentations, that showcase Walmart Connect's thought leadership in digital advertising. Ensure content is innovative, engaging, and aligned with the company's strategic objectives .

Executive-Level Engagement: Develop and deliver executive-level presentations and perspectives that communicate thought leadership insights to senior leadership and external stakeholders. This role p rovide s strategic guidance and thought leadership-driven recommendations to shape the direction of the organization.

Research Vendor Utilization: Oversee the client facing analysis and collaboration with third party research vendors to leverage vendor data sources and industry benchmarks, ensuring robust and comprehensive Thought Leadership capabilities.

Go T o Market Support: Collaborate with Marketing partners on the planning and execution of the go to market activities around Thought Leadership Research distribution.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business , Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field and 5 years' experience in data analytics or related field OR 7 years' experience in data analytics or related field.

• 4 years' supervisory experience OR experience leading cross-functional teams

• Experience working in an analytics leadership role within a digital advertising or marketing organization.

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.

• Strong public speaking experience with a track record of speaking engagements.

• Pre-existing published Thought Leadership research.

• Experience working directly with b2b M arketing and C ommunications teams to develop t T hought L l eadership R r esearch agenda s and Go to Market strateg ies .

• Strong expertise in advertising measurement methodologies, including attribution modeling, and cross-channel analytics.

• Experience managing both quantitative and qua litative research studies.

• Proven track record of providing strategic insights and recommendations to drive business impact.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to executive audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., statistics, economics, mathematics, business administration, marketing).

• 15+ years' experience with media and marketing measurement, analytics, and reporting within an advertising agency/ consulting .

• Experience writing and producing market facing research content at scale

• A history of working with media sales organizations to promote the drive audience insights and thought leadership research

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

• History of success managing combination on-shore / off-shore teams.

• Competency in SQL and Tableau for data manipulation, visualization and analytics.

• Familiarity with Ad Servers, DSPs, DMPs, onsite & offsite targeting, & identity graphs is a plus.

Core Competencies

Integrated Marketing (Digital and Traditional) Analytics, Digital analytics, Data driven storytelling, Survey research, Digital B2C tactics, Consulting, Consumer shopping behavior, Presentation skills, Measurement frameworks, Data visualization, Data wrangling, Tableau, Excel and PowerPoint to turn raw data into actionable insights.

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. Paid time off 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. 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.

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.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .

Hoboken, New Jersey US-10279:The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00-$264,000.00

San Bruno, California US-08848:The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00-$286,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

- Stock

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, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field and 5 years' experience in data analytics or related field OR 7 years'
experience in data analytics or related field.
4 years' supervisory experience OR experience leading cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Cluster analysis techniques, simulation, inferential statistics, neural networks, or data mining techniques

Masters: Business Administration, Masters: Information Systems, Masters: Statistics

Primary Location...

221 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, United States of America