2026 Walmart International Academy Corporate Intern and Management Trainee

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

TENTATIVE PROGRAM START: June 2026The Sam’s Club International Merchandising Trainee Program was created to attract top, highly talented students who are interested in careers in International business. Due to Sam’s Club expanding their global presence, there is an increased need for talented, highly trained individuals with a global mindset to work within our international corporate offices.This is three-year structured development program that combines a short-term U.S. headquarters immersion with a structured merchandising development journey in China. Participants will begin their journey through an 11-week internship program at the Sam’s Club Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas, immersing themselves in the corporate side of retail operations. The internship includes meaningful, business-driven projects, mentorship from experienced leaders, exposure to category strategy and cross-functional collaboration, as well as networking and professional development opportunities. After completion of the experience portion of the internship program, the associate will then transfer to the Shenzhen, China market to continue the second part of the program. In China, associates will complete up to six months of Club rotation to build a deep understanding of member needs and frontline operations, followed by placement into a merchandising role within the corporate organization. The program is designed to develop associates with strong functional knowledge and practical skills, with the long-term goal of growing into a Merchant role in Sam’s Club China. Due to the nature of the program, qualified students must be authorized to work in the United States for a minimum of one year from the starting date of the program AND already have unrestricted work authorization in China. Because this program is not an expatriate program, the career path does not lead back to the U.S. Alternatively, the career path is designed to empower you to help our customers live better as you start your life and career in an international market. Sam’s Club will not sponsor candidates for a visa or employment authorization in the United States or in China for this position. Candidates who are in the U.S. on a student visa must be eligible to work in the U.S. during the OPT (Optional Practical Training) portion of their student visa.Job DescriptionUnderstanding and applying the Sam’s Club business model is critical to success in this role. Upon successful completion of the program, associates will be prepared to assume a merchandising role in Sam’s Club China, contributing to category growth and member value through strong execution and collaboration.

Assists in the development and management of new and existing product lines

Partners with Replenishment to execute and maintain inventory plans

Responsible and partner with planning team to manage profit and loss (P&L) and financial forecasting

Manage supplier relationships

Building successful modular to meet customer needs and category growth,

Achieve both sales and profit plans by understanding customer needs and market trends,

Keeping track of market share from competitionMinimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, retail management, logistics/supply chain, operations management, food science, or related field

3.0 GPA or higher

Unrestricted work authorization in China

Authorization to work in the U.S. for at least one year from the start of the program

Fluency in English

Fluency in MandarinAdditional Preferred Qualifications:

3.5 GPA or higher

Master’s degree, preferably from business or engineering school or MBA with retail business/supply chain operation background.

1-2 years previous work experience or more than 2 robust internships in retail, financial planning, category management, buying, replenishment, stores operations or related field

Strong analytical, operational and computer skills

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Motivated to deliver high quality results

Team player with strong interpersonal skills

Sound business acumen

Strong initiative to Microsoft Excel

High level of adaptabilityAt Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.The hourly wage range for this position is $21.00 - $40.00**The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in business or related area.Option 2: 1 years’ experience in merchandising or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Primary Location...

2101 Se Simple Savings Dr,

Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.