Sr. Manager, In Store Marketing

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.

Role Mandate:

Reporting to the Senior Director, In store Marketing & Experiential, the incumbent will be responsible for the management and delivery of all in store campaigns including signage, audio, digital screens and print materials to support National, Divisional and Control brand marketing plans.

Accountabilities:

• Manage multiple Print & Fulfillment vendors including overseeing the printing, kitting, distribution and delivery of all print material, store portals, inventory & replenishment of instore marketing materials and new store openings.
• Develop and support major marketing initiatives by working directly with the Marketing Brands, and in some cases Category and Merchandising teams on POP, innovation, & sourcing to deliver an impactful in store experience.
• Recommend alternative solutions to print projects with respect to process to save on time, costs, substrates to provide better value or improve on quality.
• Point of contact to support Brand Marketing teams on any issues concerning, vendor, pricing, quality, and proactively work to resolve any issues or concerns with service, or price.
• Support team in sourcing hardware, décor or innovation to support new signage, fixtures or hardware.
• Participates in key meeting where multiple stakeholders align on objectives and priorities to drive business results
• Review and monitor current processes and practices within the ISM workflow and looks for continuous improvements to manage work and volume.
• Lead and coach direct report(s) and manage on site vendors to ensure that work is done accurately, efficiently and maintains the integrity and overall strategy ensuring implementation complies with policies, procedures and standards as well as best working practices
• Manage and monitor overall budgets supporting National, Divisional and Control Brand marketing plans. Manage large budgets in excess of 5M
• Own day to day vendor relationships, including monthly meetings to discuss rates, services, resources, as well as the supervision of on site contractors
• Maintain awareness of industry and competitors’ trends, applying knowledge to develop new components, be innovative in marketing practices, and share across team.
• 4 days per week onsite between our Shoppers location (243 Consumers Rd - North York) and Loblaw Companies Limited (1 Presidents Choice Circle - Brampton)

What you’ll need:

• Post-secondary education equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree or College diploma in Marketing, Business or Advertising
• Minimum of 7-10 years business experience in Marketing or Advertising.
• Minimum of 3-5 year’s experience managing a large internal and external team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Data management experience using MS Office applications, especially strong in Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple and conflicting demands, with a high degree of detail and accuracy in a fast paced environment.
• Creative problem-solver with a strong work ethic and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Possesses strong project management and negotiating skills.
• Deliver quality work on large/complex in-store signage programs, ensuring timely execution.

• Accountable for working cost-effectively within budget requirements of up to 1M

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.