Retail Media Network Marketing Coordinator - New Grad

Sobeys; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobeys invites graduates to join as a Retail Media Network Marketing Coordinator in Halifax. You will participate in marketing campaigns, manage content calendars, and collaborate with Sales, Product, and partner organisations to execute initiatives and grow the retail media brand.

You will learn retail media terminology, coordinate events, and help shape digital content while building strong relationships with stakeholders across teams.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Marketing, Communications or a related program.
• Strong interest in the advertising industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to learn multiple digital platforms.
• Able to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to a common goal.
• Basic knowledge of agile methodology (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Learn retail media terminology, business operations and objectives.
• Coordinate a retail media website, identify new features and manage lead generation.
• Create and update an ongoing content calendar across web and social media.
• Regularly meet with and foster relationships with trade organisations and partners.
• Coordinate events calendar including sponsorships, speaking engagements, and owned client events.
• Support Sales and Product teams with marketing-related requests.
• Uphold brand governance and support brand-related requests.
• Report marketing performance and contribution to business objectives.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Digital platforms

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

Agile basics

Advertising interest

Education

Undergraduate degree in Marketing, Communications, or related program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Start Early. Grow for a Lifetime. A graduate role at Sobeys is your own personal journey in discovering how Sobeys operates, gaining valuable insights and relevant experience in your field of study, networking with experienced professionals, and obtaining first‑hand exposure to one of Canada’s largest grocers. Most importantly, you will have an opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented people in the grocery business. We believe that the best ideas come from a diverse workforce with unique perspectives and encourage our graduates to be curious and innovative! This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading Canadian company with a clear vision and focus. As a Retail Media Network Marketing Coordinator, you will be responsible for individual and collaborative work to effectively execute a broad set of marketing activities. The role is accountable for event planning, digital and content marketing including managing an ongoing content calendar, and growing industry marketing partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Learn retail media terminology, business operations, and objective
• Coordinate a retail media website including identifying new features and managing lead generation
• Create and update an ongoing content calendar across web and social media
• Regularly meet with and foster relationships with trade organisations and partners
• Coordinate events calendar including sponsorships, speaking engagements and owned client events
• Support Sales and Product teams with marketing-related requests, such as event participation, client hosting, and more
• Uphold brand governance and support brand-related requests
• Report marketing performance and contribution to business objectives

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Marketing, Communications or a related program
• You have a keen interest in the advertising industry
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• You are competent working across or are adaptable to learning multiple different digital platforms
• You can build and maintain relationships with stakeholders
• You have a proven ability to work with a cross‑functional team to a common goal
• You have a basic knowledge of agile methodology (preferred)

What we have to offer

• Real‑world experience: deliver impactful campaigns that directly impact business growth and development
• Hands‑on learning: work directly with partners and across teams to deliver engagements and marketing content to grow the retail media brand
• Mentorship: Learn from experienced professionals who will support and challenge you
• Exposure across the business: a holistic understanding of how cross‑functional teams collaborate to deliver marketing and business success, enabling you to see where your work fits within the broader marketing team
• Skill development: opportunities to build foundational industry knowledge, analytical thinking, and the ability to document and improve processes—key skills for long‑term growth in digital media and marketing
• A supportive environment: a collaborative ecosystem, where you’ll receive guidance, contribute to team success, and benefit from structured processes and shared expertise

Future opportunities

• Future opportunities: exposure to strategic thinking, innovation, and stakeholder communication preparing you for future roles in marketing strategy, account management, events production or content marketing, among many other related paths