Grocery Merchant: Data-Driven Growth & Partnerships

Loblaw Companies Limited; Brampton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian retailer in Peel Region is looking for an Associate Merchant to drive category success through collaboration with business units and vendors. Responsibilities include managing promotional strategies, leveraging data analytics for insights, and overseeing financial activities in the category. Ideal candidates are creative, analytically driven, and possess post-secondary education. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Employee discount program

Comprehensive benefits package

Inclusive work environment

Community engagement opportunities

Dynamic work culture

Tuition reimbursement options

Qualifications

• Experience in retail sales merchandising or familiar with retail/business processes preferred.
• Understanding of key financial indicators such as margin and sales metrics.
• Competence in various software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Engage with business units for category success.
• Build strong partnerships with vendors.
• Support pricing and promotional strategies.
• Leverage analytics for strategic insights.
• Coordinate product assortment planning.
• Manage financial activity within the category.
• Guide vendors through onboarding processes.
• Participate in vendor program meetings.

Skills

Creative mindset

Data analytics proficiency

Retail Sales Merchandising experience

Financial acumen

Ability to influence

Education

Post-secondary education

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

A leading Canadian retailer in Peel Region is looking for an Associate Merchant to drive category success through collaboration with business units and vendors. Responsibilities include managing promotional strategies, leveraging data analytics for insights, and overseeing financial activities in the category. Ideal candidates are creative, analytically driven, and possess post-secondary education. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.