Lead Director – Beverage Category Manager
Core
Lead a beverage category portfolio (CPG brands) to drive growth, optimize revenue/margins, and manage supplier partnerships for CVS Health.
Role type
Lead Director, Beverage Category Management
Builds
Beverage category strategies, merchandising plans, promotional programs, and supplier assortments
Domain
Retail / Consumer Packaged Goods (Beverages)
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category management, P&L ownership, supplier negotiation, team leadership, planogram design, omnichannel strategy, competitive analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with DSD and DC partnerships, advanced Excel/PowerPoint, executive presence
Technologies
MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Manage category P&L and market share; negotiate supplier contracts and manage vendor relationships; lead and develop a team of Directors and analysts; execute merchandising and promotional plans; collaborate on digital and physical customer experiences.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership