Manager, Promotions, No Frills

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

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.

Reporting to the Director, Promotions, nofrills, the Manager, Promotions, nofrills is accountable for achieving promotional investment targets and guiding promotional activity nationally. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the Director, Promotions, nofrills in tailoring activities to nofrills strategy with the goal of contributing to sales and market share growth.

Accountabilities:

• Lead and facilitate flyer build for categories within center of store with three key factors in mind; enhance the customer experience, support long- and short-term business goals and assist category promotional strategies.

• Ensure total flyer plans are meeting financial, tonnage and margin targets. Review with Director weekly and provide detailed recommendations to overcome any shortfalls.

• Own and manage flyer changes and requests from category teams; ensure changes are compliant to banner guardrails and allocations timelines

• Own weekly flyer creation by outlining pagination and flow as per strategy laid out by Director

• Co-own planning timeline calendar and work closely with category teams to ensure all timelines are consistently met

• Accountability for programs and flyers adhering to format playbooks and banner guardrails

• Ensure flyer proofing aligns with category plans; adjust where needed based on strategy

• Provide input for seasonal and event decks as required for the Discount Leadership Team

• Assess promotional efficiency through postmortem review, business, and customer feedback

• Supervise competitor and industry trends

• Lead team performance by demonstrating leadership and mentor skills while working with direct report

Requirements

• Post-secondary education - Business, Finance, Economics is an asset

• Grocery retail experience is an asset

• Ability to work in a highly organized manner where attention to detail and accuracy are critical

• Previous experience in retail operations and/or merchandising planning preferred.

• Ability to contribute to promotional programs in line with nofrills strategies

• Intermediate computer skills required (Microsoft suite, specifically Excel).

• Experience with Loblaw systems preferred (JDA, JA, ABI).

• Excelled interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills

• Ability to work effectively autonomously and contribute effectively as part of a team.

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.