Manager, Front Store Marketing

Loblaw Companies Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail pharmacy chain in Toronto is seeking a Marketing Manager for a 15-month contract. The candidate will be responsible for planning and executing marketing programs, overseeing campaigns, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Must have 2-3 years of experience in retail or agency marketing and a degree in Marketing. This role offers competitive pay and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Purchase discount program

Online learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in retail, consumer packaged goods or agency marketing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to innovate and think outside of the box.
• Experience managing execution of multiple projects, timelines, and budgets simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the marketing requirements in support of Front of Store Business priorities.
• Oversee the planning and execution of seasonal marketing campaigns.
• Manage all marketing communication strategies for food at SDM.

Skills

Retail Marketing Experience

Strong Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in Marketing

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: 243 Consumers Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 4W8

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day. With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

This role is for you, because you are thrilled to build brand love in support of our organization’s mission:
To help Canadians Live Life Well. You are inquisitive, open to change, and bringing new ideas to the table to challenge and innovate how we build brands and experiences in our always changing marketing environment.

Reporting into the Sr. Director, Front of Store Marketing & Promotions (15-month contract), you will be responsible for the planning, development, and execution of integrated marketing programs for Front of Store & Local Area Marketing. The Marketing Manager demonstrates the passion required to champion and lead a retail brand, programs, and services. More than just a talented professional, the Marketing Manager is organized, creative and works well with cross category teams.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the marketing requirements in support Front of Store Business priorities through effective customer focused marketing programs (i.e. paid media, sampling, email, social, in-store signage and web) in partnership with category management, marketing centers of excellence and operations.
• Oversee the planning, briefing and execution of seasonal marketing campaigns for: Valentine’s, Easter, Back to School, Halloween.
• Manage all marketing communication strategies for food at SDM including supporting Enhanced Fresh Food Stores. Work in partnership with key enterprise teams and vendors on food related marketing initiatives as required.
• Work with Loblaw brand marketing teams to manage food corporate brand initiatives through Shoppers Drug Mart channels (PC, No Name and Carnaby)
• Develop creative briefs and collaborate with Creative, In-store, Digital, Media, Flyer and Translation teams, to ensure successful rollout of all plans
• Lead budget planning and tracking of expenses for assigned projects
• Support custom and templated local marketing requests from stores and operations
• Oversee the strategic planning of all Grand Opening marketing plans (new, relocation, renovation, expansions, closures, hours are changing)
• Support Marketing Specialists tasks and career growth and development
• Additional special marketing projects as assigned
• Understand and uphold brand guardrails
• Drive innovation and exceed KPI’s in all aspects of the portfolio
• Manage the work necessary within our compliance framework

What You’ll Need

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in retail, consumer packaged goods or agency marketing
• University Degree or College Diploma in Marketing or a related discipline
• A strong consumer-focused approach
• Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to innovate and think outside of the box
• A team player and a passion for collaboration
• Experience leading people and teams
• Willingness to learn and to continually adapt
• A strong presenter and solid written communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong work ethic and a high degree of organizational commitment; Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience managing execution of multiple projects, timelines, and budgets simultaneously
• Working with and gaining alignment from multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Developing and managing budgets

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.

How You’ll Succeed

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

Employment Type: Full time

Type of Role: Temporary with Benefits (Fixed Term)

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Please Note: If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.