Account Strategist Manager

Sobeys; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Retirement and savings programs (ESOP)

10% in-store discount

Virtual healthcare

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Learning and development opportunities

Parental leave top-up

Paid vacation

Job summary

Sobeys Inc. is seeking an Account Strategist Manager to drive performance across multiple offices including Halifax, Mississauga and Montreal.

You will lead a team, prioritize operations with Customer Success and Sales, and deliver end-to-end campaigns for major opportunities. The role requires strong leadership in account management and digital marketing, with deep experience in media buying, ad serving, DSPs, analytics, and relationship management.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in account management and/or project management and/or digital marketing with leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Economics, Business, Finance, or related discipline.
• Experience with media buying, ad serving, DSPs, analytics, and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of Account Strategist and drive performance against KPIs.
• Oversee day-to-day prioritization and operations with Customer Success and Sales.
• Deliver end-to-end account strategies and campaigns for major opportunities.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with marketing, merch, email, and sales teams.
• Establish best practices using data and insights to ensure timely delivery.
• Own tools and processes for campaign development and strategy.
• Monitor trends in digital media and RMN to boost campaign performance.
• Coach and develop Account Strategists through feedback and training.

Skills

Account management

Project management

Digital marketing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Economics, Business, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Media buying platforms

Ad serving platforms

Demand-side platforms

Analytics platforms

Relationship management

Job description

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.

Ready to start fresh?

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a full-time opportunity for a Account Strategist Manager. This role can be based out of one our main offices including: Halifax, NS; Mississauga; Montreal; QC.

Here’s Where You’ll Have An Impact

• Lead team of Account Strategist and drive team performance against key KPIs.
• Manage the day-to-day prioritization and operations of the team, in close collaboration with leadership in Customer Success and Sales.
• Manage account strategists to drive the delivery of end-to-end account strategies and campaigns, while dedicating focus to larger-scale business and campaign opportunities.
• Manage strategic relationships with and ensure close collaboration with cross-functional teams (e.g., banner marketing, shopper marketing, merch, email, site, creative, sales).
• Establish best practices utilizing performance data and insights to ensure efficient delivery of campaign strategies and timelines.
• Own and further optimize all tools, processes and capabilities required for campaign development and strategy.
• Monitor the latest trends in digital media and RMN (e.g., channels, ad formats and tech) to improve campaign performance and provide recommendations on how to leverage new tools/services for supplier value and business growth.
• Coach and develop Account Strategists through regular feedback, training, and career development planning.

What You’ll Offer

• Mandatory: 6+ years of experience in account management and / or project management and / or digital marketing (experience in retail media is an asset), with experience leading teams.
• Mandatory: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Economics, Business, Finance, or related discipline required.
• Demonstrated experience in media buying platforms, ad serving, demand side and analytics platforms, and relationship management.
• RMN experience is an asset.

Who We Are

Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.

Learn More About Our Story And Culture

Who We Are | Why Work With Us

Total Rewards

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life.

• health and dental benefits
• retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan
• a 10% in-store discount at participating banners
• virtual healthcare
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• learning and development opportunities
• parental leave top-up
• paid vacation

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

Additional Information

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Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.