Manager, Account Merchandising - Walgreens

Manager, Account Merchandising - Walgreens

Deerfield, United States

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Own the business, not just the sale. Commercial roles here go far beyond a standard sales pitch. You will operate in a true O+O (Offline + Online) environment, connecting physical shelves with digital carts across everything from mass market to luxury boutiques and social commerce. The expectations are high: you will negotiate directly with major retailers, take early ownership of your strategy, and manage a real P&L (Profit and Loss). If you want to build sharp omnichannel skills and see your decisions directly impact how the world buys our iconic brands, this is where you do it.

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Business opportunities identification P&L management Sustainable business model design Negotiation Activation excellence Omnichannel experience design

As well as these, LOréal employees are upksilled in AI fluency, data fluency, and critical thinking.

How we do business?

You won't be boxed into a single channel. You'll navigate a massive Offline plus Online (O+O) ecosystem, from mass retail and pharmacies to luxury boutiques and e-commerce, working alongside Marketing to connect physical shelves to digital carts..

Expect early ownership and a steep learning curve. You won't sit on the sidelines. You will manage real budgets, drive live negotiations, and deliver immediate business impact. To back you up, our Commerce University will arm you with the exact omnichannel skills needed to thrive here.

Manager, Account Merchandising - Walgreens

Deerfield, Illinois, United States Title:Manager, Account Merchandising - Walgreens Division: Consumer Products DivisionLocation:ChicagoReports to:Account DirectorWho We Are: For more than a century, L'Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity. At LOréal Consumers Products, our mission is to democratize the best of beauty, and for us, beauty has to be sustainable. Our division holds the world's #1 beauty brand with L'Oréal Paris, the #1 makeup brand with Maybelline New York, the #1 natural brand with Garnier, as well as NYX Professional Makeup.What You Will Learn:The Account Merchandising role is a critical team member of the CPD Cosmetics Sales team responsible for bringing our brand visions to life at "the wall" and continually looking for ways to improve the consumer experience while maximizing performance & profitability of our capital investment. In this role, you will have the opportunity to bring art & science together utilizing consumer & customer insights to curate and arrange an assortment that optimizes the critical at shelf moment in the consumer decision journey.Mission and Defining Characteristics Responsible for the management of all aspects of planograming experience & performance for CPD Cosmetics inclusive of LOreal Paris Cosmetics & NYXLead optimization of new consumer centric innovation each season while adapting planograms to meet ever changing dynamic cosmetics landscape. Continually work to identify opportunities & problems and develop solutions for both short& long-term improvement.Partner with Account Leads and internal planogram teams to ensure the merchandising & consumer demands are met to grow the cosmetics category Key Team Member of CPD Cosmetics Sales team.Main Tasks Develop Cosmetics Planogram Strategy, optimizing for distribution, space to sales modular productivity and provide quarterly reporting to track performance & use for ad-hoc analysisContinually keep a pulse on best-in-class merchandising solutions across CPD customers & within the larger market place to ensure we are finding ways to amplify Cosmetics at WalgreensSupport Cosmetics Line Review including Add/Deletes Forecast and Innovation Sell StoriesSupport Permanent Merchandising Execution, liaising with SMSB, fixture suppliers, etc.Partner with RMM & creative team on graphic start work form and manage proofing &timely execution of all graphicsOwn the innovation forecast, pipe, and on-going performance including recommendations for future opportunities based on trends & analytics to be shared postlaunch internally & with UltaOwn customer- specific analytics sharing relevant insights with sales, brand, and customer including ways to amplify all 4 Ps during key moments throughout the yearOwn cosmetics new it paperwork, item setup and submission within Walgreens internal systemAdditional tasks that are relevant to the jobResults Driver & ContributorAll timelines for resets are achieved via collaboration& clear communication with key team members Add/Deletes each season support category growth while minimizing capital & expense to maximize ROIPlanogram linear productivity in growth, beating total category benchmarksCreate stories using analytics to identify opportunities and creativity to bring new & different solutionsGrowth mindset, open to new ideas, ways of working, and monitoring trends & competitionMain interfaces Walgreens Account Cosmetics Leads and broader commercial team Walgreens merchants and Walgreens cross functional partnersBrand Activation& Brand Marketing TeamsInternal Merchandising & Wall Planning TeamsWhat We Are Looking For:Required Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree 3-5 years' experience in Sales Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills are a must.    Excellent Excel including pivot tables & advanced formulas and PowerPoint skills Pro-space and Modular Drawing Experience a plusStrong knowledge of customer strategy and key levers as well as competitors Deep knowledge of beauty and personal careAbility to create an account specific selling story by utilizing a combination of syndicated data, POS and internal consumer insightsStrong ability to build trusting relationships with cross functional partners Innovate in a collaborative mannerSelf-motivated, results and solution oriented, strategic thinkerSuperior time management, project management and prioritization skillsAuthorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis is required. No immigration support/sponsorship is offered for this role.Being present in the office three days a week is considered an essential function of all office-based roles for eligible full-time employees.What's In It For You:Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home)Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oréal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs To learn more about L'Oréal's commitment to sustainability, please click HEREDon't meet every single requirement? At LOréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting USApplicationAccommodation@support.lorealusa.com. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Our Safe Together Plan: Your safety is our highest priority. We will proceed with caution and adhere to enhanced protection standards to ensure our sites are safe for all employees. We must all operate with the shared responsibility for each other's health & safety in mind.

Reference number: 256632

Location: Deerfield, United States Date posted: 09/30/2026 Employment type: Full-time Professional field: Commerce Type of contract: Permanent Sales Administration

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