Walgreens · 3 hours ago
Marketing Director
Deerfield, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$136K/yr - $231K/yr
6+ years expWalgreens is a prominent retail and pharmacy company serving nearly 9 million customers daily across approximately 8,500 stores. They are seeking a Marketing Director to lead integrated, consumer-led marketing strategies that align with business objectives and drive growth, while managing a high-performing team and fostering strong partnerships.
Consumer GoodsHealth CarePharmaceuticalRetail
Responsibilities
Builds the formal frameworks and methodologies for approaching major strategic issues both leveraging existing resources and creating new innovative concepts across the Company for area of expertise. Ensures process and structural fit with key stakeholders. Performs as a focal point for cross-functional teams and liaison to stakeholders in developing and implementing frameworks. Develops effective working relationships with stakeholders to achieve targeted goals and/or solutions
Counsels key stakeholders on areas of expertise. Partners cross-functionally to translate and define business needs for area of responsibility to execute against. Strategically partners cross-functionally to develop the strategies and actionable roadmap to meet goals. Develops short- and long-range strategies, plans and actionable goals. Oversees implementation of procedures, processes, and policies that have significant impact upon the organization
Makes recommendations for the formulation of the strategies and operating plans of the specified area of responsibility, then, based on prevailing conditions executes or adjusts the operating plans of the business unit directed
Shares complex information related to areas of expertise. Interacts with senior management to keep abreast of objectives. Interacts with direct reports and peers in management / customers / vendors to interpret information and improve cross-functional processes and programs. Builds and enhances key internal and external contacts
Works with external vendors and third parties to develop and maintain positive relationships. Builds and enhances internal and external partnerships
Sets financial, operational and quality objectives and develops/oversees operating plans for the area of responsibility
Ensures growth and optimization of consumer awareness, market share and/or specified initiatives. Reviews the competitive marketplace and makes recommendations for adjustments to operational and strategic activities based upon identified information
May develop budget for specified area of responsibility and delivers against business goals/objectives
Analyzes performance drivers, proactively determines actionable strategy, and then contributes to identifying solutions for mitigation and/or optimization to achieve overall business goals
Directs teams accountable for daily operations. Oversees and directs the work of managers, senior managers and their subordinates. Obtains and allocates resources to meet operating plans. Ensures the ongoing training and development of direct reports. Develops and mentors staff through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes; builds and maintains employee morale and motivation; ensures the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies; fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of marketing or advertising experience OR a high school diploma/GED and at least 9 years of marketing or advertising experience
Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, including the executive level
Experience developing strategic initiatives which align with business goals and budget
Experience identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems
Experience leading cross-functional teams
Experience interacting at the executive level
Experience managing client-facing programs
At least 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace
At least 3 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross-functional team leadership
Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state)
Preferred
Master's Degree or MBA
Company
Walgreens
Walgreens is a pharmacy, health, and wellness service center that offers trained infusion nurses and pharmacists to treat patients. It is a sub-organization of Walgreens Boots Alliance.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25MKey Investors
Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)
2024-07-23Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Bala Visalatha
Chief Experience and Growth Officer
Barry Hanen
Director, Payments and Card Services
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