Sales Strategy Analyst

Loblaw Companies Limited; Golden Horseshoe; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sales Strategy Analyst, where your analytical skills will shape the future of retail. In this hybrid role, you'll leverage data to drive insights and develop frameworks that enhance client success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to create impactful solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and diversity. If you're passionate about data and eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive benefits

Sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven environments.
• Proficient in statistical software and handling large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Pull and organize data sets for product market fit development.
• Build tools for efficient marketing campaign planning.

Skills

Data Analysis

Quantitative Skills

SQL

Statistical Software (Python/R/SAS)

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Statistics/Data Science/Economics/Business Administration

Advanced Degree (considered advantageous)

Tools

Statistical Software (Python/R/SAS)

SQL

Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Sales Strategy Analyst

Hybrid: 4 Days/week in office.

Loblaw Advance drives brands forward. We are unlocking Loblaw’s exclusive purchase pattern data, customer intelligence, and millions of daily connections with shoppers to drive growth for our business partners. Backed by both the country’s leading grocery and pharma retailer, and the nation’s leading loyalty program, PC Optimum TM, we have a unique set of assets to help consumer brands reach customers and grow their retail business more effectively. Our dynamic team bridges loyalty, media, product, analytics, insights, and strategy disciplines for integrated planning that empowers our own brands and those of our partners to reach Canadian customers at the right time, in the right way.

At Loblaw Advance, we’re always innovating to stay on the leading edge of a fast-evolving industry. We seek great people who share our principles of authenticity, curiosity, trust, and collaboration. You will get to work with some of the best minds in the industry and have the support of in-house world-class technologies to create solutions our customers will love. We’re able to keep innovating because our colleagues are passionate about their work and excited about the future of retail and media. Come help shape this growing business with us!

The impact you'll make

As an Analyst within the Sales Strategy team, you will be responsible for pulling together data sets, organizing information effectively, strategizing on the best usage of Advance’s solutions and building tools that scale decision making. Your work will enable deeper insights into client needs and help develop frameworks that drive success for clients and account teams. By ensuring accurate data collection and analysis processes are in place, you will contribute significantly towards optimizing our offerings based on real-world performance.

What you'll do

• Pull together relevant data sets from various sources to support the development of strong product market fit
• Organize information effectively into databases or other systems for easy access by team members.
• Build tools that facilitate efficient planning of marketing campaigns
• Assist in creating detailed reports showcasing key findings from collected data sets which inform strategy development efforts.
• Support senior team members by providing accurate analyses required during planning sessions or when addressing specific business challenges faced by clients' accounts teams
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including technology & product design departments ensuring seamless integration between analytical outputs & practical applications
• Continuously monitor industry trends & competitor activities identifying opportunities where improvements can be made enhancing overall effectiveness

Does this sound like you?

• Highly analytical individual possessing strong quantitative skills coupled w/deep interest working w/data-driven environments
• Bachelor's Degree preferably focused on fields such as Statistics/Data Science/Economics/Business Administration etc., advanced degrees considered advantageous but not mandatory
• Demonstrated proficiency using statistical software packages/languages e.g., Python/R/SAS along w/expertise handling large datasets via SQL queries
• Prior experience working either directly within corporate analytics functions/agencies specializing digital marketing/media buying/planning roles beneficial though not essential
• Exceptional attention detail capable producing high-quality outputs under tight deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy throughout entire process cycle
• Effective communicator adept translating complex numerical concepts into easily understandable formats suitable varying audience types ranging technical experts’ senior executives alike

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

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