Brand & Retail Marketing Director

Walgreens Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens Co. is seeking a Director of Brand and Retail Marketing to lead unified marketing strategy across Grocery, General Merchandise, Health & Wellness, Beauty and more.

You will guide a marketing team, partner with Merchandising and Private Brands, and translate business priorities into customer‑centric programs that drive traffic and growth. The role emphasizes cross‑functional leadership, metrics-driven decisions, and collaboration with media, creative, analytics, and operations to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with at least 6 years in marketing/advertising.
• Experience developing strategic initiatives aligned with business goals and budget.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to establish relationships at all levels, including executives.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% for business purposes (within and out of state).
• MBA preferred for advanced leadership and strategy roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of integrated marketing strategies across Walgreens retail channels.
• Partner with Merchandising and Private Brands to translate priorities into customer-centric plans.
• Coach and develop a high-performance marketing team.
• Drive seasonal campaigns, events, and category initiatives across multiple channels.
• Align paid, owned, earned, and in-store tactics to deliver cohesive customer experiences.
• Monitor campaigns and optimize for engagement and business impact.

Skills

Marketing leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related

MBA preferred

Job description

Walgreens Co. is seeking a Director of Brand and Retail Marketing to lead unified marketing strategy across Grocery, General Merchandise, Health & Wellness, Beauty and more.

You will guide a marketing team, partner with Merchandising and Private Brands, and translate business priorities into customer‑centric programs that drive traffic and growth. The role emphasizes cross‑functional leadership, metrics-driven decisions, and collaboration with media, creative, analytics, and operations to