Senior Manager, Strategy Marketing & Brands

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.

What you'll do:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Marketing and Loblaw Brands strategic plan aligned with the organization's overall business objectives.

• Lead and develop materials for executive-level audiences, including power point presentations and word documents

• Identify and define strategic projects that enable Marketing and Brands to deliver a measurable impact to the Enterprise

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define key Marketing and Loblaw Brands goals, objectives, and KPIs, ensuring alignment with broader business goals.

• Support the governance model of annual and multiyear plans and tangible measures of success to monitor progress against key strategic initiatives.

• Work closely with Corporate Strategy to develop key strategic deliverables that align to enterprise objectives

• Build a strong and trusting relationship with Marketing and Loblaw Brands leaders and business stakeholders.

• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to identify new opportunities for growth and innovation and inform business strategies.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA preferred.

• Proven experience in strategy development either in CPG or consulting.

• Proven storytelling ability, distilling complex ideas into clear, concise narratives for executive level audiences

• Excellent communication and presentation development, with the ability to effectively articulate complex ideas and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• A strategic mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and driving results.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and insights to drive strategic decision-making.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously within tight deadlines.

• Up-to-date knowledge of consumer and market trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

• Ability to thrive in a face paced environment and experience working in and successfully navigating a complex matrix organization.

• Drive change, be confident, resilient and persistent

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.