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?

Promotions Specialist - 9 Month Contract

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the Manager, Merchandising Promotions the incumbent creates and transmits promotional events communications for stores.  The incumbent oversees the co-ordination of various order generations and exception lists, run reports and maintain spreadsheets and promotional calendars.

  

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Writes store communications to ensure all stores have accurate promotional event information and provides promotional direction.
• Provides weekly On-Call Coverage for any Flyer issues that arise on Saturday’s to stores/rest of the business 
• Provides weekly support to the Manager and Sr. Director in preparing / updating financials and layout information for the weekly Ad Meeting
• Creates event flyers, master event package and other promotional materials to provide clear and accurate direction at the store level and entire business
• Responds to emails and telephone enquiries from other departments to resolve issues or concerns in a prompt and effective manner.
• Maintains and updates new Capital Plan stores on all MOG inclusion lists and flyer event transmissions based on store criteria.  

Skills, Knowledge & Education:

Skills:  

• This position requires a demonstrated level of initiative and judgment in order to organize and prioritize tasks, workload and projects. Courtesy, tact and diplomacy are required in dealing with colleagues in every day working relationships.
• Requires an understanding of inter-related work processes to be able to adapt to differing assignments.
• Provides routine information to coordinate the assignments and work procedures of others.
• Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with clients and associates including senior management.
• Draws on a number of known options to solve problems and to develop improvements.
• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions.  Able to work with diverse personalities and styles.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Computer skills to produce effective reports, documents and presentations as required.
• Understanding of merchandising, promotional practices and procedures.  

Education & Job Knowledge: 

Post-secondary courses in business, marketing, merchandising or equivalent.

Experience:

Greater than two years, but less than or equal to three years business, marketing or equivalent experience.

Certificates, Licenses or Registration: 

No specific certificates, licenses or registrations are required for this position.

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 competitive pay program 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:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

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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