Job Description
At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice. Sr Manager Shopper Marketing-Walmart Team The Senior Manager of Shopper Marketing will play a pivotal leadership role within the Integrated Marketing and Walmart Sales teams at Bayer Consumer Health, US. This position is essential for influencing investment decisions and fostering cross-functional support. The focus of this role is to create best-in-class shopper plans that align with Joint Business Plan (JBP) goals, enhance Bayer's profitability, and promote effective household growth.
The Senior Manager will take full ownership of developing comprehensive omni-channel strategies, leveraging Walmart 1P Scintilla data as a foundational element. This role is dedicated to converting shoppers across our full and diverse portfolio of health and wellness brands, addressing category need states, designing tactical plans, and crafting impactful creative solutions. Additionally, the role encompasses establishing learning plans for measurement and analysis, ensuring each campaign's success and identifying opportunities for optimization.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The primary responsibilities of this role, Sr Manager Shopper Marketing-Walmart Team, are to:
- Omni-Channel Campaign Development: Lead the creation and execution of omni-channel marketing campaigns that align with Bayer’s brand objectives and retailer strategies. These campaigns should be designed to engage Walmart shoppers effectively and drive conversion across various platforms;
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Operate at the intersection of Brand, Commercial Strategy, Ecommerce, Insights, Media Strategy, Media Activation, and Sales. Collaborate with these teams to drive incremental growth for our D40 category and ensure that all marketing efforts are cohesive and aligned with overall business goals;
- Shopper Marketing Expertise: As a senior subject matter expert in shopper marketing, influence investment decisions and drive cross-functional support to deliver best-in-class shopper marketing plans that meet Joint Business Plan (JBP) goals, enhance Bayer’s profitability, and facilitate effective growth within households;
- Data-Driven Insights: Take full ownership of creating holistic omni-channel strategies that are grounded in Walmart 1P Scintilla data. Analyze shopper behavior and category need states to design tactical plans and impactful creative that resonate with consumers;
- Performance Measurement and Optimization: Develop learning plans for measuring the effectiveness of each campaign. Use insights gained from analysis to inform future strategies and optimize ongoing campaigns for better performance;
- Champion a culture of continuous learning and education around retail, bringing forward thought leadership;
- Creative Development: Work closely with creative teams to ensure that all marketing materials are engaging and aligned with brand messaging, while also being tailored to meet the specific needs of the Walmart shopper;
- Investment Influence: Act as a subject matter expert to guide investment decisions and foster cross-functional support for shopper marketing initiatives.
WHO YOU ARE Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree is required;
- Most of this experience should be in shopper marketing, specifically including work with Walmart as a retailer;
- Experience in other areas of marketing is also encouraged;
- Analytical: Strong analytical capabilities with a focus on leveraging data to inform strategic decisions and drive campaign success;
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels;
- Leadership Abilities: Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving collaboration to achieve business objectives;
- Strategic Mindset: Ability to think strategically and creatively to solve complex challenges in the shopper marketing landscape;
- Time Management: Strong history of effective planning, prioritization, adaptability and execution of tasks within specified timeframes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- M.B.A. preferred;
- A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry preferred.
Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $144400.00 - 216600.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
This posting will be available for application until at least January 6, 2026
YOUR APPLICATION Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.
Location: United States : Arkansas : Rogers
Division: Consumer Health
Reference Code: 859238
Contact Us Email: [email protected]
Job Tags