Role summary:
Walmart is seeking a Manager, Travel to oversee corporate travel operations and vendor relationships. This role involves managing travel programs, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost-effective solutions aligned with company objectives. The Manager will collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize travel policies and enhance service delivery while maintaining accountability and adaptability in a dynamic environment. Strong financial planning and customer service skills are essential to support seamless travel experiences and vendor performance. This position requires proven management capabilities to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence within the travel function.
About the team:
The team supports Procurement and Travel Operations, focusing on maximizing savings and value for Walmart Global Enterprise. It collaborates with leading travel suppliers, applying strategic sourcing and negotiation to secure optimal contracts. Engaging with global suppliers and internal stakeholders, the team develops and executes comprehensive supplier strategies. Reporting to senior leadership, it drives cost efficiencies and risk mitigation while maintaining strong supplier relationships. This group plays a key role in advancing operational excellence and supporting Walmart’s success through data-driven insights and strategic partnership management.
What you'll do:
- Oversee corporate travel programs to ensure cost efficiency and compliance with company policies.
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Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to optimize travel services and pricing.
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Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align travel strategies with business objectives.
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Monitor travel budgets, analyze expenditures, and implement financial planning measures.
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Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance traveler experience and operational effectiveness.
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Ensure timely resolution of travel-related issues while maintaining high standards of customer service.
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Provide regular reporting and insights on travel program performance to senior management.
What you'll bring:
- Proven experience in vendor management and maintaining strong vendor relationships.
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Expertise in corporate travel management and related operational processes.
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Strong financial planning and negotiation skills to optimize travel budgets.
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Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
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Commitment to accountability and delivering high-quality customer service.
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Adaptability to changing business needs and travel industry dynamics.
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Excellent organizational and communication skills to coordinate complex travel arrangements.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $110,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, or related field and 2 years’ experience in travel management, customer service, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in travel management, customer service, or related area.
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
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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.
