Assistant Category Manager, Beauty and Personal Care

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
As the Beauty and Personal Care Assistant Category Manager you will support the planning, execution, and optimization of product assortments and displays by collaborating with cross-functional teams to conduct market research, analyze trends, develop product strategies, manage inventory, and ensure timely and effective product launches. You will use your analytical skills, attention to detail, and creativity, to drive sales, enhance customer experience, and contribute to the overall success of the merchandising function within the organization.

You will develop and execute a comprehensive category strategy aligned with the organization's overall business objectives. Managing the entire lifecycle of products within the category, you will identify growth opportunities, market trends, and consumer insights to drive category performance.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Determines the appropriate assortment of products within the category based on market demand, customer preferences, and competitive analysis.
• Monitors sales performance, conducts market analysis, and makes data-driven decisions to optimize product assortment and pricing.
• Develops and implements pricing strategies that maximize profitability while remaining competitive in the market.
• Gathers and analyzes consumer data, feedback, and market research to understand customer preferences, behavior, and buying patterns.
• Monitors vendor performance and ensure timely delivery of products to meet customer demand.
• Works collaboratively with a team of category specialists or analysts, providing guidance, coaching, and support by setting performance goals, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Required Qualifications

5+ years experience supporting the planning, execution, and optimization of product assortments

Education

Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent work experience

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$66,330.00 - $145,860.00

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. 
 

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 Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 05/14/2026

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