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Director, Product Development | Apparel | Member's Mark (Sam's Club) Join to apply for the Director, Product Development | Apparel | Member's Mark (Sam's Club) role at Sam's Club . This range is provided by Sam's Club. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $130,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr Position Summary What you'll do... Are you ready to lead and innovate in a dynamic environment? We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Product Development Apparel to lead the product development process for Members Mark, the exclusive private brand of Sam's Club. In this role, you will drive the development of high-quality, trend-right apparel that delivers exceptional value to our members. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams—including Design, Sourcing, Technical Design, and Merchandising—to ensure product execution meets brand, quality, and financial goals. As a key leader within the Private Brand team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the Members Mark apparel offering through a member-first lens, grounded in innovation, performance, and everyday wearability. You'll be instrumental in delivering consistent brand voice across categories, driving speed-to-market, and scaling best practices across the development process. This role requires a deep understanding of the private brand landscape, large-scale retail environments, and working collaboratively with global partners to bring product to life at scale. About the Team Join our talented Members Mark team dedicated to enhancing Sam's Club's product offerings and member satisfaction. Our team collaborates across departments to implement effective strategies and achieve company goals. As a Director of Product Development, you'll play a crucial role in driving our success and ensuring seamless product execution. What You'll Do Build and manage a high-performing product development team, fostering a culture of accountability, creativity, and excellence. Collaborate closely with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, and suppliers to align product execution with brand vision, cost targets, and delivery timelines. Analyze business objectives and member needs to develop and implement strategies. Drive continuous process improvements and innovation in materials, construction methods, and product execution to enhance member experience. Oversee the full lifecycle of apparel product development from concept to production handoff. Collaborate closely with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Production teams to align product execution with brand vision, cost targets, and delivery timelines. Lead fit development and approval process, ensuring garments meet quality and aesthetic standards. Manage the development calendar, ensuring all key milestones are met. Partner with sourcing and supply chain to select appropriate vendors and factories, balancing cost, quality, speed, and sustainability. Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and sales data to inform product decisions and future strategies. Maintain and enforce technical standards, including tech packs, BOMs, specs, and testing protocols. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Product Development, Textile Science, or related field. 7+ years of progressive experience in apparel product development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Deep knowledge of garment construction, fabric development, costing, and global sourcing. Strong project management skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication, strong leadership, and team management skills. Experience working with PLM systems. A passion for apparel, innovation, and delivering best-in-class product. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process. Benefits & Perks Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other benefits include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and 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 communities live better by understanding, respecting, and valuing diverse experiences and backgrounds. About Us Sam Walton opened the first Sam's Club in 1983. Since then, Sam's Club has grown rapidly, operating nearly 600 clubs in the US. We offer affordable, wholesale merchandise to members, helping families and small businesses save money. Additional Benefits Health benefits: medical, vision, dental Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase, life insurance Paid time off: PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting Other benefits: disability, discounts, military leave, adoption, and surrogacy reimbursement Live Better U is a company-paid education benefit program for associates. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Design, or related field and 5 years’ experience OR 7 years’ experience in design, merchandising, or related area. 1 year supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience with application development (VBA, SQL), creative design software, project management, financial modeling, manufacturing, or packaging. Relevant master’s degrees or certifications are a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sam's Club

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