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**Position Summary**
The Account & Product Development Manager is responsible for managing the Walmart ladies apparel account (core brands) while leading the end-to-end product development process. This role serves as the primary liaison between Walmart buyers, internal cross-functional teams, and overseas vendors to drive profitable growth, timely execution, and on-trend product assortments aligned with Walmart’s customer, cost, and quality expectations.
**Key Responsibilities**
**Account Management (Walmart)**
* Own and manage the Walmart ladies apparel account, serving as the primary point of contact for buyers and merchant teams
* Develop strong buyer relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and strategic insight
* Manage seasonal line reviews, item set-ups, costing, and negotiation support
* Partner with sales leadership to drive growth, margin, and category expansion opportunities
* Track business performance, including sales, margin and forecasts
**Product Development & Merchandising**
* Manage product development from concept through bulk production
* Collaborate with design to develop trend-right, customer-focused assortments at Walmart price points
* Translate buyer feedback, market trends, and competitive analysis into actionable product direction
* Manage seasonal calendars to ensure on-time development, sampling, approvals, and deliveries
**Costing, Sourcing & Production**
* Work closely with overseas / sourcing to achieve target costs and margins
* Analyze fabric, trim, construction, and MOQ options to optimize cost without sacrificing quality
* Negotiate pricing, manage cost breakdowns, and support margin goals
* Monitor production timelines and proactively resolve issues related to quality, capacity, or delays
**Cross-Functional Collaboration**
* Partner with design, technical design, sourcing, logistics, and quality teams to ensure seamless execution
* Communicate clearly across teams to align on expectations, timelines, and deliverables
* Support troubleshooting and problem resolution throughout the product lifecycle
**Qualifications**
**Required**
* 5+ years of experience in account management and/or product development within apparel
* Direct experience working with Walmart (required), preferably in ladies’ apparel
* Strong understanding of product development calendars, costing, and production processes
* Excellent communication, organization, and negotiation skills
* Ability to manage multiple seasons and programs simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
**Preferred**
* Experience with import sourcing and overseas factory management
* Knowledge of Walmart systems (Retail Link, Miro Board, item setup processes)
* Background in women’s apparel categories such as knits, wovens, dresses, or activewear
**Key Competencies**
* Strategic and customer-focused mindset
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture
* Problem-solver with a proactive, solution-oriented approach
* Collaborative team player with ownership mentality
**Travel Requirements**
* Occasional travel to Walmart offices, domestic meetings, and/or overseas factories as needed
**Compensation & Benefits**
* Annual base salary range: $105,000 – $115,000
(Actual salary based on experience and skill level)
* Comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Company Holidays
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**As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.**
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