Category Manager - Seasonal

About the role

Position Summary: Developing strategies and products for every season as a Seasonal Category Manager within General Merchandising‑Seasonal. Owns category strategy, financial performance, and execution while partnering cross‑functionally to deliver compelling assortments, industry‑leading growth and strong value. Leverages assortment, pricing, promotions, loyalty, store brands, suppliers and digital to achieve business objectives and develops a high‑performing team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales and margin goals by attaining market share and managing all lines of the category P&L for Seasonal.
• Shape the Seasonal category strategy by developing an informed strategic point of view and influencing key partners, including senior leaders, while staying abreast of 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, and create assortments and experiences (physical & digital) that drive trust and trips.
• Champion innovation by bringing ideas to market in an agile way, balancing growth potential against financial risk.
• Initiate and execute strategic promotional strategies and marketing plans by collaborating internally with CVS partners (Inventory, Pricing, Promotion, Finance, Store Brands, Store Design, Store Operations) and supplier partners.
• Contribute to the development and execution of General Merchandise initiatives.

Requirements

• 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%.

Qualifications

• Omni‑channel experience (preferred).
• Experience with high‑stake negotiations (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.

Skills

Data‑driven assortment and pricing analysis, negotiation, cross‑functional leadership, strategic planning, vendor management, innovation execution, promotional planning, communication, presentation, Excel/PowerPoint proficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs.
• Other resources based on eligibility.

Pay

The typical pay range for this role is $100,000.00 – $231,540.00 (base annual full‑time salary). Actual base salary offer depends on experience, education, geography and other factors. Eligible for CVS Health bonus, commission or short‑term incentive program and an award target in the company’s equity award program.