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Assistant Category Manager

AT CVS Health
CVS Health

Assistant Category Manager

Woonsocket, RI

Bring your heart to CVS Health. Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand - with heart at its center - our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver.

Our Heart At Work Behaviors™ support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable.

A Brief Overview
Supports the planning, execution, and optimization of product assortments and displays by collaborating with cross-functional teams to conduct market research, analyze trends, develop product strategies, manage inventory, and ensure timely and effective product launches. Applies analytical skills, attention to detail, and creativity to drive sales, enhance customer experience, and contribute to the overall success of the merchandising function within the organization.

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What you will do
  • Develops and executes a comprehensive category strategy aligned with the organization's overall business objectives.
  • Identifies growth opportunities, market trends, and consumer insights to drive category performance.
  • Manages the entire lifecycle of products within the category, from product development and introduction to retirement.
  • Determines the appropriate assortment of products within the category based on market demand, customer preferences, and competitive analysis.
  • Monitors sales performance, conducts market analysis, and makes data-driven decisions to optimize product assortment and pricing.
  • Develops and implements pricing strategies that maximize profitability while remaining competitive in the market.
  • Gathers and analyzes consumer data, feedback, and market research to understand customer preferences, behavior, and buying patterns.
  • Monitors vendor performance and ensure timely delivery of products to meet customer demand.
  • Works collaboratively with a team of category specialists or analysts, providing guidance, coaching, and support by setting performance goals, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
For this role you will need Minimum Requirements
  • 5-7 years' work experience
  • Adept at problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Adept at collaboration and teamwork
  • Adept at growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills
  • Adept at execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills
Education
  • Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification.
Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$66,330.00 - $145,860.00

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.

In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities. The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company's 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off ("PTO") or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.

For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit Benefits | CVS Health

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/08/2024

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Client-provided location(s): Woonsocket, RI 02895, USA
Job ID: CVS-R0409948
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program