Job Description:
Job Summary
Accountable for directing a specified area of work within Marketing/Advertising in order to achieve business goals and targeted financial and quality results. Outcomes directed have a moderate to significant impact on the organization's short-term and/or long-term results, specific customers and/or stakeholders. Decisions have significant impact on the organization.
Job Responsibilities
Builds the formal frameworks and methodologies for approaching major strategic issues both leveraging existing resources and creating new innovative concepts across the Company for area of expertise
Ensures process and structural fit with key stakeholders
Performs as a focal point for cross-functional teams and liaison to stakeholders in developing and implementing frameworks
Develops effective working relationships with stakeholders to achieve targeted goals and/or solutions
Counsels key stakeholders on areas of expertise
Partners cross-functionally to translate and define business needs for area of responsibility to execute against
Strategically partners cross-functionally to develop the strategies and actionable roadmap to meet goals
Develops short- and long-range strategies, plans and actionable goals
Oversees implementation of procedures, processes, and policies that have significant impact upon the organization
Makes recommendations for the formulation of the strategies and operating plans of the specified area of responsibility, then, based on prevailing conditions executes or adjusts the operating plans of the business unit directed
Shares complex information related to areas of expertise. Interacts with senior management to keep abreast of objectives
Interacts with direct reports and peers in management / customers / vendors to interpret information and improve cross-functional processes and programs
Builds and enhances key internal and external contacts
Works with external vendors and third parties to develop and maintain positive relationships
Builds and enhances internal and external partnerships
Sets financial, operational and quality objectives and develops/oversees operating plans for the area of responsibility
Ensures growth and optimization of consumer awareness, market share and/or specified initiatives
Reviews the competitive marketplace and makes recommendations for adjustments to operational and strategic activities based upon identified information
May develop budget for specified area of responsibility and delivers against business goals/objectives
Analyzes performance drivers, proactively determines actionable strategy, and then contributes to identifying solutions for mitigation and/or optimization to achieve overall business goals
Directs teams accountable for daily operations
Oversees and directs the work of managers, senior managers and their subordinates
Obtains and allocates resources to meet operating plans
Ensures the ongoing training and development of direct reports
Develops and mentors staff through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes; builds and maintains employee morale and motivation; ensures the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies; fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace
About Walgreens
Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) has a storied heritage of caring for communities for generations and proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and leading omni channel platforms. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for retail pharmacy and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.
Walgreens is the flagship U.S. brand of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader. Its retail locations are a critical point of access and convenience in thousands of communities, with Walgreens pharmacists playing a greater role as part of the healthcare system and patients care teams than ever before. Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy provides critical care and pharmacy services to millions of patients with rare disease states and complex, chronic conditions.
The actual salary an employee can expect to receive, plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits More Company information is available at www.walgreensbootsalliance.com.
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Job ID: 1591611BR
Title: Director, Category Marketing
Company Indicator: Walgreens
Employment Type:
Job Function: Marketing
Full Store Address: 433 W VAN BUREN STREET,CHICAGO,IL 60607
Full District Office Address: 433 W VAN BUREN STREET,CHICAGO,IL,60607-00433-04579-2
External Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of marketing or advertising experience OR a high school diploma/GED and at least 9 years of marketing or advertising experience
Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, including the executive level
Experience developing strategic initiatives which align with business goals and budget
Experience identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems
Experience leading cross-functional teams
Experience interacting at the executive level
Experience managing client-facing programs
At least 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace
At least 3 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross-functional team leadership
Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state)
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree or MBA
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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