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In Store Marketing Specialist, Shoppers Drug Mart - 12 Month Contract

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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?

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager, In-Store Marketing, the incumbent, will be responsible for coordination and delivery of a variety in store marketing materials ensuring that strategic objectives along with innovation captures a unique customer In-Store experience. The Specialist will act as the liaison between internal stakeholders and external vendors to execute store programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support the execution of seasonal campaigns from concept to postmortem including submission of Intake Workfront project, brief, reviewing proofs, circulating proofs to obtain approvals from all stakeholders and in store testing as required.

  • Coordinate with the Brand Marketing team to review executional briefs, ensuring all in-store marketing scope is accurately defined and all program elements are briefed accurately.

  • Coordinate and schedule content for In-store Radio and Digital Screens including financial reconciliation.

  • Work closely with cross functional teams including but not limited to Brand, Loblaw Agency, IT and Call Centre to execute “store-ready” programs in an effective and timely fashion.

  • Work closely with on-site vendors that support the execution of all materials and provide clear communication.

  • Oversee vendor processes, including inventory review, billing, and coordination of signage and hardware requirements for all upcoming Grand Opening locations.

  • Coordinate and support the ISM Manager in managing the Marketing Material Replenishment kit, Local Marketing Tool kit, and Office Marketing Tool Kits. This includes inventory management, annual review and validation of active elements, replenishment, reporting, financial reconciliation, and ongoing maintenance of the template library.

  • Create purchase orders and process invoices. Support in monthly finance forecasting.

  • Support and maintain the new store list, as well as In-Store Standards and Guardrails for all generic and evergreen signage.

  • Intake and schedule store visit requests, ensuring all logistics are organized and communicated effectively.

  • Support and prepare store locations for all store walks, including conducting store audits, ordering necessary POP materials, and coordinating installations to ensure readiness in advance of each walk.

  • Support the Store Communications Specialist in developing and preparing communications to store for specific marketing events and campaigns.

  • Ad hoc requests and additional responsibilities as required.

  • Access to a vehicle, as regular travel to store locations is required.

  • Ability to work on-site a minimum of three days per week.

Core Competencies

  • Strong work ethic with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

  • Proven ability to work effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

  • Highly adaptable, with the ability to prioritize and manage changing demands.

  • Strong business acumen, including demonstrated negotiation and multitasking skills to manage competing timelines.

Skills & Experience

  • Post-secondary education (bachelor’s degree or College diploma) in Marketing, Graphic Communications, or a related field.

  • 1–2 years of relevant retail marketing experience is an asset

  • Print and digital production experience is an asset.

  • Solid working knowledge of Excel.

  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Kindly note that the pay rate for this position is $33/hour. Candidates are welcome to ask further questions regarding compensation during their screening interviews.

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:

Non-Payroll Contractor

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.

Please Note: If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :

$60,000.00 - $82,500.00 / 60.000,00$ - 82.500,00$ (per year / par an)

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

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