CVS Health

Category Manager - Seasonal and Toys - Lead Director

CVS Health  •  $100k - $232k/yr  •  Woonsocket, RI (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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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.

Director, Seasonal

The Director of Seasonal and Toys is a senior merchandising leader responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and end‑to‑end performance of a high‑growth, $350M+ business. This role owns the category P&L and drives sustained growth through trend‑forward product innovation, bold assortment strategies, and best‑in‑class execution.

This leader brings strong merchant instincts, proven people leadership, and the ability to identify white‑space opportunities while remaining deeply connected to execution. Highly collaborative and commercially driven, the Director of Seasonal partners across the enterprise to deliver relevant assortments, compelling customer experiences, and financial results—while building and developing a high‑performing team.

Responsibilities include:

  • Own and deliver the skincare category P&L, driving sales, margin, and share growth across a $350M+ business
  • Set and execute a clear, forward‑looking category strategy and innovation roadmap grounded in customer and market insight
  • Build and evolve a differentiated, trend‑right assortment by identifying white‑space opportunities, emerging trends, product development, and brands
  • Develop and execute integrated promotional and pricing strategies across weekly seasonally relevant programs
  • Partner cross‑functionally (Inventory, Pricing, Finance, Operations, marketing) to deliver seamless execution
  • Continue to elevate product quality while improving price value through sourcing and vendor negotiations.
  • Analyze performance and consumer behavior to continuously optimize assortment, pricing, and promotions
  • Maintain a strong pulse on the competitive landscape and evolving consumer needs
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team while building a strong pipeline of future leaders
  • Champion inclusive, customer‑obsessed strategies that reflect and serve a diverse customer base

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in product development, category management, or related business leadership roles with full P&L ownership
  • Previous experience building, leading, and developing high-performing teams
  • Proven track record of delivering or exceeding financial targets in a complex, fast‑paced environment
  • Strong understanding of trends and evolving consumer behaviors
  • Demonstrated ability to pivot quickly, solve problems in real time, and balance strategy with hands‑on execution
  • Demonstrated analytical, strategic, and storytelling skills—turning insights into action
  • Willingness to travel up to 30%, based on business needs with some possibility of international travel

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

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.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

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
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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 07/31/2026

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

CVS Health

About CVS Health

CVS Health is the leading health solutions company, delivering care like no one else can. We reach more people and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and over 300,000 dedicated colleagues.

Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that’s managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by simplifying health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Follow @CVSHealth on social media.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Woonsocket, RI
Year Founded
1963
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