Category Manager - Seasonal

CVS Health; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Equity awards

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Seasonal Category Manager within General Merchandising – Seasonal. You will own the P&L and develop end-to-end merchandising strategies, partnering cross-functionally to deliver compelling assortments, growth and value.

Lead vendor relationships, shape category strategy, and drive innovative assortments across physical and digital channels while ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction. Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred; travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Retail Category Management or related fields.
• Ability to leverage data-driven insights for assortment, pricing and forecasting.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Proven track record in negotiating with vendors to maximize profitability.
• Excellent communication and executive presence with strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales and margin goals by managing the Seasonal category P&L.
• Shape the Seasonal category strategy and influence senior partners.
• Lead vendor relationships and negotiate to drive profitability and strong brand experiences.
• Drive innovation and bring ideas to market with agility while balancing risk.
• Plan and execute strategic promotions and collaborate with internal CVS teams and suppliers.
• Support General Merchandise initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Category management

Vendor management

Data analytics

Excel/PowerPoint

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary

Does developing strategies and products for every season sound exciting to you? We have a dynamic opportunity for a Seasonal Category Manager within our General Merchandising- Seasonal. The Seasonal Category Manager is responsible for the P&L by developing and executing end-to-end merchandising strategies. This role owns category strategy, financial performance, and execution while partnering cross functionally to deliver compelling assortments, industry leading growth and strong value. As a business owner, the Seasonal Merchant leverages all available tactics from assortment, pricing, promotions, loyalty, store brands, suppliers and digital to achieve or exceed your business objectives. Additionally, your success will require the engagement and further development of your highly performing team. In this role you will:

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

Required Qualifications

• 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 20%

Preferred Qualifications

• Omni‑channel experience
• Experience with High stake negotiations
• Education
• Bachelor’s degree required
• MBA preferred

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $100,000.00 - $231,540.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/30/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Our Work Experience

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people.

Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.