Executive Director, Divisional Merchandising Manager - Seasonal

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.

Position Summary:

The Divisional Merchandise Manager (DMM) is responsible for fully managing assigned portfolios, the respective P&L’s and a team of highly motivated colleagues within the general merchandise & consumables business unit.  The DMM has full responsibility for setting the strategic direction for their portfolios, attaining budgeted sales, budgeted margin, market share growth, and developing high performing teams.  Overall, the DMM is responsible for achieving the Merchandising objectives as they relate to the CVS Strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning

• Develops growth strategies for portfolios and oversee the development of BU/Category strategies, rooted in a deep understanding of the customer and competitive trends.
• Fosters innovation by bringing ideas to market quickly while balancing growth potential against financial risk
• Sets and ensures execution of the Business Unit & total Front Store strategic vision in collaboration with other Business Unit leadership for evolving our business to meet our Health and Wellness objectives

Delivers Results

• Delivers sales and margin goals in assigned portfolios by attaining market share & customer growth.
• Manages all profit, loss, customer and balance sheet targets to include but not limited to: sales, contribution margin, NPS/OSAT, inventory turns, GMROI and DOS.
• Accountable for management and financial results of the following businesses: General Merchandise. Business areas are subject to changes based on needs of the business.

Stakeholder Influence and Collaboration

• Creates strong foundational relationships with key stakeholders
• Influences with, and without, authority leveraging those key relationships as a foundation
• Regularly collaborates with peers, and cross-functional partners, to ensure the optimal solutions are being determined for the brand and the success of the strategic vision for CVS customers, colleagues and business
• Demonstrates a growth mindset when new ideas are proposed by the team or cross-functional partners
• Drives the collective CVS Health strategic priorities via general merchandise businesses
• Demonstrates poise and resilience in broader meetings where ideas are met with strong objections

Culture of Talent Development

• Leadership: Providing guidance, direction, and support to teams and departments to ensure smooth operations and optimal performance.
• Responsible for leadership development, succession planning, and driving engagement programs for the teams you oversee. Ensure development and mentorship of next generation of leadership talent.
• Creates a culture centered on inclusion and well-being will be a key responsibility in this role. Caring for our colleagues is a top priority, which translates to caring for our customers.
• Develops internal and external networks that support a pipeline of talent into day-to-day operations and governance team.
• Promotes a high-performance culture by clearly setting goals and expectations.
• Acts as a trusted coach and mentor for team to develop and support IDPs for high potential talent.
• Leverages existing enterprise tools, such as talent profiles and enterprise development programs, to develop talent.

Required Qualifications:

15+ years of progressive leadership experience across the following areas:

• Category Management in a large, complex enterprise (Fortune 5 experience strongly preferred)
• Multi‑unit leadership in competitive industries such as retail, healthcare, or pharmaceuticals
• Influencing and leading across all levels, with and without formal authority
• Building, developing, and coaching high‑performing teams and future leaders
• Managing complex issues decisively while balancing organizational dynamics
• Leading effectively under pressure and adapting to changing business conditions
• Translating complex situations into clear, actionable solutions
• Communicating with excellence, including executive‑level verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Collaborating across diverse functions, stakeholders, and leadership styles
• Leading large