Senior Manager, Strategy & Customer Insights (Hard Discount Division)

Skillhub Solutions Inc.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw in Brampton, Ontario, is recruiting a Senior Manager, Strategy & Customer Insights for its Hard Discount Division (No Frills and Maxi). The role focuses on supporting divisional strategy, preparing executive-ready materials, and guiding decision-making from Brampton.

Candidates should bring 5+ years in strategic analytics and strong communication skills. The position offers a full-time schedule with compensation in the CA$100,000–CA$132,000 per year range, depending on experience and

Qualifications

• Requires post-secondary education in business, finance, economics, mathematics/statistics, analytics, or a related discipline.
• At least five years of relevant experience leading strategic projects.
• Strong analytical, commercial, problem-solving, and executive communication skills.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel; SQL, BigQuery, Python, SAS, R, VBA or syndicated data experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives supporting revenue, profitability, market share, and long-term competitiveness.
• Structure ambiguous business questions, define analyses and workplans, and develop clear recommendations.
• Synthesize customer, financial, operational, market, and competitive information to identify insights and opportunities.
• Develop strategic frameworks and recommendations across merchandising, promotions, customer, and operational priorities.
• Create and present executive-ready materials for senior leadership, annual planning, and Board discussions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and help translate recommendations into action.

Skills

Executive communication

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Business/Finance/Economics/Analytics degree

Tools

SQL

GCP BigQuery

Python

SAS

R

VBA

Job description

Senior Manager, Strategy & Customer Insights (Hard Discount Division)

Loblaw

Brampton, ON Full-time CA$100,000 - CA$132,000 / year

Loblaw is hiring a Senior Manager, Strategy & Customer Insights for its Hard Discount Division, which includes No Frills and Maxi. The role is based in Brampton, Ontario, and supports divisional strategy and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives supporting revenue, profitability, market share, and long-term competitiveness.
• Structure ambiguous business questions, define analyses and workplans, and develop clear recommendations.
• Synthesize customer, financial, operational, market, and competitive information to identify insights and opportunities.
• Develop strategic frameworks and recommendations across merchandising, promotions, customer, and operational priorities.
• Create and present executive-ready materials for senior leadership, annual planning, and Board discussions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and help translate recommendations into action.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in business, finance, economics, mathematics/statistics, analytics, or a related discipline, and at least five years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading strategic projects from an ambiguous starting point through to recommendations.
• Strong analytical, commercial, problem-solving, and executive communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills. SQL, GCP BigQuery, Python, SAS, R, VBA, or syndicated market/customer data experience is an asset.

Salary: $100,000–$132,000 per year. Compensation may vary based on experience, knowledge, and geographic region.

This is an existing vacancy. Applicants aged 18 or older must complete a criminal background check.