Walgreens is Hiring for Senior Marketing Manager

Senior Marketing Manager, Walgreens — Chicago, IL

Walgreens is hiring a Senior Marketing Manager to lead provider and consumer strategies that support business unit growth and profit objectives. This role drives demand for Walgreens products and services through multi-channel programs, cross-functional collaboration, and disciplined budget stewardship—advancing sales effectiveness, brand recognition, and health outcomes.

Company Overview

Founded in 1901, Walgreens serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across approximately 8,500 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, plus leading omni-channel platforms. With about 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, Walgreens is the flagship U.S. brand of Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA). Its pharmacists and specialty pharmacy services play an expanding role in community health and support for complex, chronic conditions.

Role Summary

The Senior Marketing Manager develops market share growth strategies for consumers and healthcare providers, leading large-scale, multi-stakeholder initiatives that strengthen Walgreens’ position. You will guide agencies and corporate shared services across advertising, media, promotions, PR, sales enablement, trade shows, and digital programs. The role also provides strategic counsel to business units to optimize sales effectiveness, clinical excellence, customer loyalty, and operational efficiency, while managing budgets and measuring impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop growth strategies and integrated plans to meet business unit objectives and enhance market position.
• Lead agencies and shared services to deliver campaigns across advertising, media, PR, promotions, sales rep programs, trade shows, and online channels.
• Provide strategic guidance to business units to drive sales effectiveness, clinical excellence, and customer loyalty.
• Manage marketing budgets to achieve corporate and business unit goals; track performance and ROI.
• Leverage market insights and industry knowledge to partner with leaders on positioning and go-to-market plans.
• Monitor execution across teams and adjust plans to improve brand recognition and outcomes.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in marketing/advertising, or HS diploma/GED and 7+ years in marketing/advertising.
• 4+ years developing and measuring strategic marketing plans and cost–benefit analyses for executives and senior stakeholders.
• Experience directing field sales, managing cross-functional teams, and collaborating with internal and external partners; strong executive presentation skills and business acumen.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite; contributions to financial decisions (2+ years) and leadership experience (2+ years).
• Willingness to travel up to 20% for business purposes (in-state and out-of-state).
• Preferred: Bachelor’s in Marketing; Master’s degree; 6+ years in strategic or product marketing within health and wellness (managed care, pharmaceutical, hospital systems).
• Walgreens will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Compensation And Location

Location: Chicago, IL. This is a salaried role with a compensation range of $115,400–$196,200 USD. Actual pay will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.

How To Apply

Submit your application via Indeed: Apply here.

Conclusion

This role offers the opportunity to shape multi-channel strategies that advance Walgreens’ market position and customer outcomes. If your background spans provider and consumer marketing with strong cross-functional leadership, consider taking the next step and applying today.

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