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Specialist, In Store Marketing

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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. 

                                                                                                                                             Role Mandate:

We’re looking for a Specialist, In-Store Marketing to be a part of our team! This role will execute in-store programs, small to large in scale and complexity to support a variety of National, Divisional, Wellness and/or Control Brand marketing plans.

Accountabilities:

  • Manage In-Store signage requests – review executional brief with detailed job specs, submit to suppliers, and manage quote process, negotiating for best prices.

  • Maintain budget for individual program, ensuring cost effectiveness.

  • Manage timelines including delivery for signage and promotional merchandise portion of marketing process.

  • Work with Creative, Production and vendor teams to ensure accuracy in marketing assets, communication and delivery to external vendors for producing.

  • Support stores in executing signage programs successfully by coordinating signage distribution and troubleshooting when issues arise.

  • Track all signage deliverables to stores working closely with vendor and courier services to provide up to date information.

  • Coordinate purchase order creation and process invoices. Maintain monthly finance forecasting for own projects.  Work with brand leads to ensure accurate and timely cost approvals prior to print.

  • Maintain clear communication and positive relationships with internal/external stakeholders.

  • Recommend creative ideas for new components and team processes.

  • Assist key stakeholders in building signage plans that support marketing programs’ objectives and strategy.

  • Manage special projects as required

  • Assist to train team members as required.

  • Work closely with internal groups cross functionally to collaborate, communicate and execute “store-ready” programs in an effective and timely fashion.

  • Work closely to support our Brand/Divisional partners in managing their Local Marketing Portal, inventory & replenishment including reporting & financial reconciliation.

What you’ll need:  

  • Post-secondary education equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree or College diploma in Marketing, or Graphic Communication

  • 1- 3 years previous experience in marketing

  • Strong project management, organizational, communication, decision-making and negotiating skills

  • Highly organized, able to prioritize optimally and work independently in a fast-paced environment. Able to handle tight project timelines

  • Creative problem-solver with a strong work ethic and attention to detail and accuracy

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written

  • Familiarity with print production processes is an asset

  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite – Excel, Word, Powerpoint

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.