Category Specialist

The Role: Category Specialist, Health & Beauty Innovation 

At Rexall, we are community difference makers. We are leaders in health and wellness and a talent destination for over 7000+ Rexall team members. Together, we are defining better health through innovation, service, and living the “I²CARE” values. Talk about a dream team!

What you are looking for:

• A closely connected culture
• A total rewards package meant to enhance your work-life flexibility
• Fully utilizing your talent
• Professional growth and development via challenging projects and assignments
• Warm and fuzzy feelings knowing you have helped your community, your team, the business and social causes through the Rexall Care Network

The road ahead is one of adventure and heart. Are you our next all star?

What you will be doing: 

• Monitor and respond to store inquiries via the Inspired Beauty inbox
• Investigate and resolve store issues regarding product inquiries, planograms, fixtures, etc. in a timely manner reflecting corporate policy.
• Maintain awareness of store operations and initiatives
• Assist in identifying and implementing store-level growth opportunities. (contests, GWP etc)
• Draft and publish store-facing communications through AllConnect for 380+ store locations
• Assist in reviewing, maintaining and uploading vendor rep contact lists, order forms, product knowledge or other resources for store reference.
• Develop the monthly Beauty Bulletin to share product insights, trends, category updates, and execution tips with stores
• Create the Beauty Area section of the Weekly Playbook to guide in-store merchandising and promotional activities
• Share and maintain the Beauty Training Calendar to support cosmetician development
• Assist in organizing and coordinating monthly Cosmeticians calls
• Pull and compile reports to support category performance tracking and decision-making
• Attend quarterly business reviews with vendor representatives
• Assist with NSO and space change related tasks as required

• Complete various administrative tasks to support team operations and project execution as assigned to support Rexall Pharmacy Group Ltd.

How you will succeed:

• Minimum 2 years College Diploma in a relevant field
• 3 years experience within a Category/Merchandising or related environment preferred. 
• 3 years retail store experience preferred 
• Excellent communication both verbal and written.
• Outstanding interpersonal and time management/prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated planning and negotiation skills, financial analysis and administration skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

Are you #ALLin?

Rexall Pharmacy Group ULC is committed to providing an accessible environment for all of our customers, employees, and job applicants.  Rexall Pharmacy Group ULC will make available to any selected applicants’ accommodations and/or accessible formats should they require.  Candidates are encouraged to discuss any accommodation they may need in order to allow for the most effective selection process.