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Account & Product Development Manager – Private Label Ladies' Apparel

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$105,000 – $115,000 a year
Where
Bentonville
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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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