Associate Category Manager
Walgreens
Summary
Strengthens sales performance across assigned product categories through sound merchandising judgment. Helps ensure product selections meet shopper needs across in-store and digital channels while supporting category profitability. Its project-level contribution enables timely responses to changing product trends within established category priorities.
Job description
Job Summary
Strengthens sales performance across assigned product categories through sound merchandising judgment. Helps ensure product selections meet shopper needs across in-store and digital channels while supporting category profitability. Its project-level contribution enables timely responses to changing product trends within established category priorities.
Job Responsibility
- Analyzes category sales, margins, and product performance to identify assortment gaps.
- Develops product assortment proposals for assigned categories using sales patterns and shopper preferences.
- Evaluates proposed price changes against category margin targets and competitive retail prices.
- Recommends promotional offers based on expected sales and margin implications.
- Works with suppliers to resolve product selection or availability issues.
- Escalates category margin risks when proposed changes exceed established guidelines.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of related experience.
- At least 1 year of experience applying retail merchandising assortment principles to product categories.
- At least 1 year of experience working with basic business goals, financial concepts, or key performance measures relevant to day-to-day work activities.
- At least 1 year of experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Travel may be required up to 10%.
Company overview
Walgreens is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the United States and a key component of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., a global leader in retail pharmacy, wholesale, and healthcare. Founded in 1901, Walgreens operates approximately 9,000 retail locations across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company provides comprehensive pharmacy services, prescription fulfillment, over-the-counter medications, health and wellness products, and personal care items. Beyond traditional retail pharmacy, Walgreens has expanded into healthcare services through its Healthcare Clinics, offering basic medical services, vaccinations, and health testing. The company plays a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing accessible medication management, immunization services, and health consultations to millions of customers daily. Walgreens also operates specialty pharmacy services and has developed digital health platforms to enhance patient engagement and medication adherence.