Associate Merchant - Seasonal

Loblaw Companies Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian retailer is seeking an Associate Merchant in Toronto to drive category success through collaboration with vendors and diverse business units. This role involves executing pricing strategies, leveraging data analytics for insights, and maintaining strong vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education and experience in retail sales merchandising. The position offers competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Career Growth Opportunities

Employee Discount Program

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Inclusive Work Environment

Dynamic Work Culture

Tuition Reimbursement & Online Learning

Qualifications

• Experience in Retail Sales Merchandising or familiarity with retail/financial/business processes is preferred.
• Ability to influence without direct authority while collaborating efficiently across diverse teams.
• Eagerness to strengthen financial acumen and apply it to strategic merchandising decisions.

Responsibilities

• Engage with diverse business units to drive category success.
• Build strong partnerships with vendors and external partners for growth.
• Support pricing and promotional strategies for accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Retail Sales Merchandising

Creativity

Data Analytics

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Join Loblaw Companies Limited as an Associate Merchant in our Home & Entertainment (H&E) Division, where you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional products and customer programs across the country at our grocery retail stores including Real Canadian Superstore. As an Associate Merchant, you'll be at the heart of this exciting journey!

Why Choose Us?

At Loblaw, you'll be part of a passionate team that thrives on innovation. Reporting directly to our Category Director, you'll collaborate with top Merchants and work alongside talented professionals who are committed to excellence. If you're excited by the prospect of contributing to one of Canada's leading retailers, we invite you to apply today!

Your Impactful Role:

• Collaborative Partnerships: Engage with diverse business units to drive category success. Manage and resolve store inquiries in collaboration with operators to ensure effective communication and timely issue resolution.

• Vendor Relations: Build strong partnerships with vendors and external partners that fuel growth and innovation.

• Promotional Excellence: Support the execution of pricing and promotional strategies, ensuring accuracy and timely implementation, including data‑entry, data‑integrity management, flyer/digital/instore advertising accuracy, vendor income collection, inventory management, store communications and retail pricing.

• Data‑Driven Insights: Leverage analytics to provide strategic insights on category performance for your Merchant(s) and Category Director. This includes analyzing trends, reviewing competitive activity, and utilizing both internal and external reporting tools to deliver actionable recommendations that drive informed decision‑making and category growth.

• Product Planning: Collaborate with the Merchants to help build product assortment planning and coordinate planogram executions while maintaining impeccable data integrity.

• Financial Oversight: Manage the financial activity of the category including managing vendor income billings, conducting analysis, and collaborating with Merchant(s), vendor(s) and finance team to investigate and resolve income inquiries.

• Vendor Support: Guide vendors through onboarding processes smoothly while managing transitions or cost changes effortlessly.

• Innovative Contributions: Actively participate in vendor program meetings; evaluate new private label products or platform innovations that set us apart from competitors.

What You Bring

• Post‑secondary education or equivalent experience.
• A curious mindset paired with creativity and ambition.
• Experience in Retail Sales Merchandising—or familiarity with retail/financial/business processes—is preferred.
• Foundational understanding of key financial indicators such as margin, sales performance metrics, and shrink.
• Eagerness to strengthen financial acumen and apply it to strategic merchandising decisions.
• Ability to influence without direct authority while collaborating efficiently across diverse teams.
• Proficiency in using data analytics for driving innovative insights.
• Competence in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint & Teams along with confidence working various software platforms.
• Ability to work in‑office 4 days a week in Toronto.

What's In It for You

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive salary package reflecting your skills and contributions.
• Career Growth Opportunities: At Loblaw we are committed to professional development. You'll have access to training programs, mentorship opportunities and career advancement opportunities within one of Canada’s largest retailers.
• Employee Discount Program: Take advantage of our employee discount program on a wide range of products across stores.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health and wellness plan that includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a pension matching program and share purchase plan.
• Inclusive Work Environment: Join a diverse team where everyone is encouraged to bring unique perspectives and ideas.
• Community Engagement: Be part of a company that values giving back. Participate in community initiatives and volunteer opportunities supported by Loblaw.
• Dynamic Work Culture: On‑site GoodLife Fitness facilities, basketball & volleyball courts. Experience a vibrant work environment where innovation is encouraged, teamwork is celebrated and success is shared.
• Tuition Reimbursement & Online Learning: Further your education with tuition reimbursement options alongside access to online learning resources—supporting continuous growth and personal development.

Join us at Loblaw Companies Limited and be part of an organization that not only values its customers but also invests in its employees. If you're ready for an exciting role where your contributions will shape the future of grocery shopping across Canada—apply now and start making an impact!

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision‑making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long‑standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note: Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.