Director, Commodity Marketing

Federated Co-operatives Limited; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer-contributed pension plan

Job summary

A leading Canadian co-operative is hiring a Director of Commodity Marketing to lead marketing strategies and campaigns that enhance customer experiences. This hybrid position requires strong leadership in the marketing sector with at least 10 years of experience, preferably in consumer and retail marketing. The successful candidate will foster innovation within their team and collaborate with various business sectors to drive results. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are part of the offer, with the application deadline on January 7, 2025.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant progressively responsible experience in marketing.
• Experience leading a team of direct reports.
• Affiliation with marketing and communications professional bodies is an asset.
• Experience with cooperative advertising programs.

Responsibilities

• Shape long-term marketing vision and strategies.
• Design integrated programs for revenue and market share.
• Support local Co-ops with marketing tools and resources.
• Lead development of omni-channel marketing campaigns.

Skills

Consumer marketing

Retail marketing

Team leadership

Marketing strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, or journalism

Job description

Director, Commodity Marketing

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Director, Commodity Marketing on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will champion marketing excellence through innovative omni-channel campaigns that elevate customer and member experiences across the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS). In this role you and your team will deliver marketing campaigns, promotions and programs that resonate across diverse sectors. If you’re excited by leading a talented team that works closely with business leaders to align marketing strategies to business goals to deliver measurable results, then we encourage you to apply!

This position is a hybrid opportunity, preferably based in Saskatoon, SK. However, base location may be flexible depending on the candidate.

What you’ll do

• Shape our long-term marketing vision, ensuring strategies that align with organizational goals and brand standards.
• Collaborate with commodity leaders to design integrated programs that increase revenue and market share across sectors (Gas Bar, C-store, Food, Pharmacy, Liquor, Agro, and Home and Building Solutions).
• Support local Co-ops with tools and resources that enable successful execution of marketing programs.
• Lead the development of B2B, B2C, and B2F marketing plans and omni-channel campaigns, ensuring cohesive brand alignment throughout.

Who you’ll work with

You will join a marketing team that has received multiple awards and accolades from respected industry associations. You will be one of two directors reporting to the Associate Vice President (AVP), Brand & Marketing. Your role will foster a culture of innovation, encourage employee engagement, and drive value creation. The successful candidate will lead 3 direct reports and their teams. Importantly, this role also works hand-in-hand with commodity and business leaders to deliver a customer‑centric approach to marketing programs.

Why it matters

We help local Co‑ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.

Who you are

• Have 10+ years of relevant progressively responsible experience in marketing with an emphasis on consumer and retail marketing.
• Have experience leading a team of direct reports.
• Have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, or journalism (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• Have affiliation with marketing and communications professional bodies (considered an asset).
• Have experience with cooperative advertising programs.

What we offer

• Competitive salaries, short‑term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer‑contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co‑operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via [e-mail]. All information received will be kept confidential.

Application deadline

Apply by January 7, 2025.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. FCLHP

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check and a credit check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.