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CVS Health · 3 weeks ago

Lead Director Category Manager Digestive Health

Woonsocket, RI

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$100K/yr - $232K/yr

5+ years exp

CVS Health is the nation’s leading health solutions company, dedicated to transforming health care. The Category Manager for Digestive Health will lead merchandising efforts, develop category strategy, and collaborate across the organization to deliver growth plans while managing a high-performing team.

Health CareMedicalPharmaceuticalRetailSales

Responsibilities

Deliver sales and margin goals by attaining market share and thoughtfully managing all lines of the category P&L for Digestive Health

Shape our Digestive Health category strategy by developing an informed strategic point of view and adeptly influencing key partners, including senior leaders while staying abreast of the customer and competitive trends

Lead and manage vendor relationships, collaborating and negotiating extensively with manufacturers and vendors to ensure brand and product strategies drive sales and profitability, as well as creating assortments and experiences (both physical & digital) that drive trust & trips with our customers

Champion innovation by bringing ideas to market in an agile way, while balancing growth potential against financial risk

Initiate and execute strategic promotional strategies and marketing plans by collaborating internally with CVS partners (e.g., Inventory, Pricing, Promotion, Finance, Store Brands, Store Design and Store Operations) and supplier partners

Contribute to the development and execution of General Merchandise initiatives

Lead and develop 1 direct report

Qualification

Retail Category ManagementData-driven insightsNegotiation skillsOmni-channel experienceP&L managementMS Office SuiteTeam leadershipCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsPresentation skills

Required

5+ years experience in Retail Category Management, Retail CPG, Private Equity, Investment Banking or Management Consulting

Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives and drive category growth through innovative strategies

Proficiency in leveraging data-driven insights for assortment optimization, pricing strategies, and performance forecasting

Experience collaborating with cross-functional team members, internally and with suppliers

Proven track record of influencing others with and without authority

Skilled in negotiating and structuring win-win agreements with suppliers and partners to maximize profitability and strengthen relationships

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, very strong interpersonal and presentation skills and strong executive presence

Expertise leveraging MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint capabilities

Experience managing and developing a high performing direct report

Willingness to travel up to 15%

Bachelor's degree required

Preferred

Omni-channel experience

Experience with High stake negotiations

MBA preferred

Benefits

Affordable medical plan options

401(k) plan (including matching company contributions)

Employee stock purchase plan

No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching

Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility