Category Manager: Merchandising Strategy & Growth (On-site)

Walgreens Co.; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is seeking a senior merchandising professional to shape the performance of assigned product categories, balancing sales growth with margin expectations. The role provides merchandising direction that keeps merchandise relevant to shoppers across in-store and digital channels.

This on-site role is based in our Deerfield, IL office and is on‑site four days a week. You will collaborate with suppliers and partners to align launches and promotions with category objectives, driving results

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of related experience.
• At least 2 years of experience applying merchandise assortment analysis to product category decisions.
• At least 2 years of experience considering the primary business and financial drivers relevant to the area of responsibility and their impact on decisions and recommendations.
• At least 2 years of experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Travel may be required up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Sets seasonal assortment priorities based on sales patterns.
• Selects product additions or exits within approved category objectives.
• Adjusts item pricing within approved parameters.
• Determines promotional merchandise selections based on expected category results.
• Reviews item-level sell-through to address underperforming merchandise.
• Engages suppliers on product selection for assigned categories.
• Aligns product launch timing with relevant partners.

Skills

Merchandise analysis

Office suite (Excel/PowerPoint)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Walgreens is seeking a senior merchandising professional to shape the performance of assigned product categories, balancing sales growth with margin expectations. The role provides merchandising direction that keeps merchandise relevant to shoppers across in-store and digital channels.

This on-site role is based in our Deerfield, IL office and is on‑site four days a week. You will collaborate with suppliers and partners to align launches and promotions with category objectives, driving results