Manager, Commercial Strategy- Hybrid

nn Job Summary nn nnManages a team responsible for developing and operationalizing a customer-led and data-driven approach to support Retail Products growth within established policies, procedures and standards of the specified discipline. Outcomes managed have an impact on Merchandising Commercial Strategy initiatives.nn nn n nn nn Job Responsibilities nn nManages the daily strategic activities that develop and operationalizing a customer-led and data-driven approach to multiple components / processes for a specified section of work within Category/Format Strategy. Manages a team and / or cross-functional partners responsible for developing and implementing strategies that support category at growth within established policies, procedures and standards of the specified discipline. Outcomes managed have an impact on category at initiatives.n nMay become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems highly complex in nature. May make recommended changes to strategy/roadmap for area of responsibility.n nDevelops protocols to support established standards. Manages the development and implementation of processes and /or tools. May oversee team(s) assigned to projects and manages the execution processes.n nCollaborates and works cross-functionally to develop strategies to mitigate loss and/or optimize profitability. Shares information cross-functionally to improve workflow processes. Interacts with direct reports and peers in management / customers / vendors to share information and improve cross-departmental processes and relationships.n nContinuously evaluates best practices, methodology and tools and seeks to improve deliverables in order to maintain alignment with business needs.n nReviews reports and metrics and identifies opportunities to grow and optimize specified area of responsibility. Analyzes the competitive marketplace for patterns and trends and makes recommendations for application of findings. Provides recommendations in creation and development of templates, methodologies, and presentations relating to strategies for area of responsibility.n nMay create and execute divisional projects based on strategic need. Utilizes project management skills to create client-focused deliverables, delegate work, execute project analysis, and deliver strategic results.n nProvides guidance, direction, coaching, and counseling to a team of analysts and/or cross-functional partners. Allocates available resources to meet strategic objectives. 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.n nn n nn nnAn Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veteransnn nn n nn nnAbout Walgreens Boots Alliancenn nnWalgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) is a global leader in retail pharmacy, impacting millions of lives every day through dispensing medicines, and providing accessible, high-quality care. With more than 170 years of trusted healthcare heritage and innovation in community pharmacy, the company is meeting customers’ and patients’ needs through its convenient retail locations, digital platforms and health and beauty products.nn nnIncluding equity method investments, WBA has a presence in more than 25 countries, employs more than 450,000 people and has more than 21,000 stores.nn nnWBA’s purpose is to help people across the world lead healthier and happier lives. The company is proud of its contributions to healthy communities, a healthy planet, an inclusive workplace and a sustainable marketplace. WBA is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business.nn nnWBA is included in FORTUNE’s 2021 list of the World’s Most Admired Companies. This is the 28th consecutive year that WBA or its predecessor company, Walgreen Co., has been named to the list.nn nnMore company information is available at www.walgreensbootsalliance.comnn nn n nn nn Basic Qualifications nn nBachelor’s Degree and at least 2 years of experience in promotions, marketing, retail, analytics, pricing, consumer packaged goods, insights, vendor collaboration, consumer research, inventory, category management and/or business analysis OR High School Diploma /GED and at least 5 years of experience in promotions, marketing, retail, analytics, pricing, consumer packaged goods, insights, vendor collaboration, consumer research, inventory, category management and/or business analysis.n nExperience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, including the executive level.n nExperience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.n nExperience analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.n nExperience identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.n nExperience collaborating with internal and external resources to develop strategies that meet department goals within budget and established timelines.n nAt least 1 year experience of cross functional team leadership.n nWilling to travel up to 15% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).n nn n nn nn Preferred Qualifications nn nMaster’s degree OR MBAn nn nn

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