Manager, In-Store Corporate Marketing

Sobeys; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian grocery retailer seeks a Manager, In-Store Corporate Marketing in Mississauga to oversee the execution of marketing signage. The successful candidate will manage a team while collaborating with cross-functional partners on strategic initiatives. This role demands strong leadership, project management skills, and a background in print production or signage execution. Attractive benefits and a hybrid work model are included.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package

In-store discount

Retirement and Savings Plan

Learning and Development Resources

Parental leave top-up

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in print production or signage execution.
• 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Marketing Communications and In-Store Marketing practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of signage deliverables supporting corporate marketing campaigns.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and project complexity.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of high-performing specialists.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Vendor Management

Budget Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Team Development

Education

Undergraduate degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Software

Job description

Requisition ID: 190962
Career Group: Corporate Office Careers
Job Category: In-Store Marketing
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Ontario
City: Mississauga
Location: Tahoe Office

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.

A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

Ready to Make an impact?

As the Manager, In-Store Corporate Marketing, you will play a critical leadership role in overseeing the execution and advancement of key in-store signage portfolios that support Corporate Marketing campaigns, enterprise Strategic Priorities, and Price Communication efforts across Sobeys Inc. banners.

This position is responsible for managing the full signage lifecycle, from intake and prioritization through production and delivery, across a diverse range of initiatives that extend beyond traditional Banner Marketing. This includes the coordination of signage programs that support complex, time-sensitive initiatives such as flyer-based Ad Support, which require tight alignment with flyer activity, pricing strategies, and a broader set of cross-functional partners. You will act as a central connection point between Marketing and external vendors to ensure signage is delivered accurately, efficiently, and aligned with business objectives.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will be accountable for managing timelines, budgets, and project complexity, while continuously identifying opportunities to streamline execution, drive automation, and support the evolving needs of the business. A store-first mindset is essential in this role, ensuring all signage solutions are practical, impactful, and supportive of store teams' ability to execute with excellence. This role also involves coaching and supporting a team of Specialists, helping to build capabilities to deliver high-impact signage programs that support the store experience and strategic goals at scale.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

• Provide strategic and executional oversight of corporate signage strategy & associated initiatives, with a focus on consistency and operational efficiency.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of high-performing signage specialists, fostering accountability, innovation, and professional growth.
• Oversee the execution of signage deliverables supporting short- and long-term corporate marketing campaigns, enterprise-wide initiatives, and price communication strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Banner Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Citizenship, Loyalty and Owned Brands teams to align signage deliverables with business priorities and store-level needs.
• Oversee the end-to-end execution of flyer-based Ad Support signage, ensuring delivery within tight budgets and timelines, while continuously identifying opportunities to enhance execution through automation and process improvement.
• Act as a central point of escalation with the print vendor of record, overseeing project tracking, timelines, materials selection, proof approvals, quote management, and quality assurance.
• Analyze and report on vendor performance using KPIs, holding partners accountable for service levels, costs, and delivery standards.
• Contribute to annual planning by supporting the development of signage budgets and forecasts in collaboration with Finance and Marketing leadership.
• Manage a portion of the In-Store Marketing budget, including tracking spend, validating invoices, and supporting accurate monthly forecasting in collaboration with Marketing Finance.
• Champion innovation in signage by proactively identifying opportunities for process enhancements, new formats/materials, or technologies that that elevate the store experience and drive customer engagement.

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What you have to offer:

• Undergraduate degree in Marketing (or related field) with 8+ years of progressive experience in print production or signage execution, including 3–5 years in a leadership role
• Vendor-side print production/management experience required
• Strong knowledge of Marketing Communications and In-Store Marketing practices; retail-based experience is a plus
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams
• Strategic thinker with strong critical thinking skills and ability to identify cross-functional impacts
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong relationship builder with both internal teams and external vendors
• Experience managing budgets, tracking spend, and partnering with Finance teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel & PowerPoint specifically; familiarity with project management

At Sobeys we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week. This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.

Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy.

We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

Our Total Rewards programs, for full-time teammates, goes well beyond your paycheque:

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
• Parental leave top-up
• Paid Vacation and Days-off

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.