Senior Product Manager, Beauty Control Brands

Loblaw Companies Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian pharmacy chain is seeking a Senior Product Manager for its beauty product line. This role involves leading innovations in cosmetic accessories and overseeing exclusive holiday programs. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience, strong vendor management skills, and a collaborative approach. Opportunities for professional growth and competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Purchase discount program

Competitive pay

Online learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven success managing product lines and seasonal programs.
• Experience driving sales growth and margin improvement.
• Knowledge of merchandising best practices in beauty retail.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development for cosmetic accessories and nail collections.
• Manage planning and execution of the holiday bath program.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure product quality.

Skills

Deep category expertise in cosmetic accessories

Strong commercial acumen

Skilled in vendor management

Excellent analytical skills

Adaptable and collaborative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or related field

5+ years of experience in product management or merchandising

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?

We are hiring a Senior Product Manager, Beauty, with focus on Quo Beauty Cosmetic Accessories, Nail Colour, and the Exclusive Holiday Bath Program, along with support for other beauty categories as required.

Reporting to the Director, Control Brands – Beauty, this role leads the brand and product strategies to increase market penetration, sales, and profitability across exclusive and control brand beauty portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead product development and innovation for cosmetic accessories (e.g., cosmetic brushes, sponges, tools and false lashes) and nail collections, driving assortment expansion, packaging, and finish innovations.
• Manage the planning, sourcing, and execution of the exclusive holiday bath program, ensuring seasonal relevance, premium packaging, and compelling in-market activation.
• Collaborate closely with vendors, packaging suppliers, and manufacturers to ensure product quality, cost optimization, and on-time launches across all assigned categories.
• Support other beauty categories as needed, coordinating development and merchandising efforts to meet brand and business objectives.
• Develop and implement targeted merchandising, pricing, promotion, and packaging strategies for core assortments and seasonal launches, tailored to enhance consumer appeal and product discoverability.
• Utilize market research and competitive analysis across these categories to identify trends, gaps, and innovation opportunities aligned with customer needs and market demand.
• Drive business intelligence efforts by analyzing sales, inventory, and margin data to recommend assortment, pricing, or promotional adjustments.
• Partner with Beauty Category Management, Marketing, and Store Operations to align product launches with go-to-market strategies and merchandising programs.
• Prepare and present category business reviews, planograms, and vendor performance evaluations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead Request for Proposals (RFPs), negotiate terms, and secure advantageous vendor agreements to support margin improvement and category growth.
• Manage inventory and supply chain coordination to minimize stockouts and optimize product availability.
• Mentor direct reports to foster efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to best practices in product management.

Skills and Experience

• Deep category expertise in cosmetic accessories and nail colour, with proven success managing product lines and seasonal programs such as holiday bath collections.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience driving sales growth, margin improvement, and consumer engagement in beauty categories.
• Skilled in vendor management, product development lifecycle, and packaging innovation.
• Knowledgeable about merchandising best practices, pricing strategy, and marketing fundamentals in beauty retail.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and project management skills.
• Adaptable and collaborative with experience balancing multiple categories and seasonally-driven product programs.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product management or merchandising, preferably in beauty with focus on cosmetic accessories, nail colour, and seasonal bath programs.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing multi-SKU product portfolios in a retail environment.

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: Regular

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.

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