Walmart
Senior Director, Business Strategy - Optical New Business Development
Walmart, Bentonville, Arkansas, United States, 72712
Position Summary
Join our Walmart Optical team and focus on driving strategic expansion and innovation across the Optical business. You will lead programs to broaden access to eye care services and prescriptions through diversified channels, accelerating business performance and positioning the organization as a leader in accessible, technology‑enabled optical care. You will work from our Bentonville, AR offices and report to the Vice President of Optical for Walmart U.S. About The Optical team
The Optical team at Walmart is dedicated to delivering exceptional vision care solutions that are accessible and affordable. We operate as a collaborative, results‑focused group that values data‑driven decision‑making and continuous improvement. You’ll directly influence how our team delivers value to customers and leads Walmart’s mission of helping people save money and live better. What you’ll do
Provide overall business development direction through analysis and evaluating customer needs, analyzing forecasts and incorporating them into business plans Identify opportunities to expand services (e.g., telehealth, strategic partnerships, payment options) Oversee the development, testing, and piloting of innovative business models and technologies to identify new growth opportunities Lead engagement and dialogue with stakeholders to mitigate risks, resolve issues, and realize value propositions and subsequent goals What you’ll bring
A combination of strategic foresight, cross‑functional collaboration, with a focus on customer and associate needs Experience building and managing strategic partnerships with insurers, vendors, and technology providers Proven success leading innovation pipelines – from concept development through pilot testing, evaluation, and scale‑up Understanding of the optical ecosystem, including retail optical operations, optometry practice models, lens manufacturing, and managed vision care You build trust quickly and can lead by creating impact through partnership as well as ownership 10+ years’ experience working in Optical retail, healthcare business strategy, or related field 7+ years’ experience leading business strategy and innovation from ideation through execution Benefits & Perks
Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more. Equal Opportunity Employer
Walmart Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions—while welcoming all people. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Social Science, Communications, or related field and 7 years’ experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area OR 9 years’ experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area. 3 years’ supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications
Working on cross‑functional teams or projects Masters, Masters: Computer Science, Masters: Supply Chain, Masters: Transportation Primary Location
2608 SE J St, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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Join our Walmart Optical team and focus on driving strategic expansion and innovation across the Optical business. You will lead programs to broaden access to eye care services and prescriptions through diversified channels, accelerating business performance and positioning the organization as a leader in accessible, technology‑enabled optical care. You will work from our Bentonville, AR offices and report to the Vice President of Optical for Walmart U.S. About The Optical team
The Optical team at Walmart is dedicated to delivering exceptional vision care solutions that are accessible and affordable. We operate as a collaborative, results‑focused group that values data‑driven decision‑making and continuous improvement. You’ll directly influence how our team delivers value to customers and leads Walmart’s mission of helping people save money and live better. What you’ll do
Provide overall business development direction through analysis and evaluating customer needs, analyzing forecasts and incorporating them into business plans Identify opportunities to expand services (e.g., telehealth, strategic partnerships, payment options) Oversee the development, testing, and piloting of innovative business models and technologies to identify new growth opportunities Lead engagement and dialogue with stakeholders to mitigate risks, resolve issues, and realize value propositions and subsequent goals What you’ll bring
A combination of strategic foresight, cross‑functional collaboration, with a focus on customer and associate needs Experience building and managing strategic partnerships with insurers, vendors, and technology providers Proven success leading innovation pipelines – from concept development through pilot testing, evaluation, and scale‑up Understanding of the optical ecosystem, including retail optical operations, optometry practice models, lens manufacturing, and managed vision care You build trust quickly and can lead by creating impact through partnership as well as ownership 10+ years’ experience working in Optical retail, healthcare business strategy, or related field 7+ years’ experience leading business strategy and innovation from ideation through execution Benefits & Perks
Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more. Equal Opportunity Employer
Walmart Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions—while welcoming all people. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Social Science, Communications, or related field and 7 years’ experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area OR 9 years’ experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area. 3 years’ supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications
Working on cross‑functional teams or projects Masters, Masters: Computer Science, Masters: Supply Chain, Masters: Transportation Primary Location
2608 SE J St, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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