Specialist, In-Store Marketing

Overview

Location: 1 Presidents Choice Circle, Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 5S5

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?

Reporting to the Manager, In-Store Marketing, the incumbent will be responsible for coordination and delivery of a variety of in-store marketing materials for campaigns for multiple divisions, ensuring that strategic objectives and innovation capture a unique customer in-store experience. The Specialist will act as the liaison between internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Loblaw Brand, Real Estate teams) and external vendors (e.g., print vendors, promotional merchandise vendors) to optimize store programs and ensure campaigns drive high impact and differentiation through the customer in-store experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Manage executional briefs (based on agreed-upon direction from Brand Marketing team) with detailed job specs, submit to suppliers, and manage quote process, negotiating for best prices.

- Maintain budget for individual program, ensuring cost effectiveness.

- Manage and lead process with vendors to review inventory, billing, new store signage and hardware required for all new store openings.

- Oversee reprint and inventory management for all upcoming Grand Opening locations and inventory management of new store elements.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams including but not limited to Brand and Loblaw Agency, to execute in-store programs in an effective and timely fashion.

- Oversee the Store Marketing Material Portal site including inventory management, annual review and verification of active elements, replenishment, reporting, financial reconciliation, and maintenance of template library.

- Support and maintain the In-Store POP Standards.

- Manage and update any store signage required elements in the executional brief to ensure all specs and printer data points captured accurately.

- Coordinate purchase order creation and process invoices. Maintain monthly finance forecasting for own projects.

- Work closely with external on-site vendors that support the execution of all print materials and provide clear communication and a positive relationship.

- Additional responsibilities as required.

What You Bring

- This position requires someone with access to a vehicle for frequent commutes to stores, and our Loblaw Head Office at 1 Presidents Choice Circle.

- This position requires a strong team player that enjoys working in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment and can work collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders to achieve business results.

- Ability to deliver marketing programs and initiatives in a timely and actionable manner.

- Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions. Able to work with diverse personalities and styles.

- Business acumen – demonstrated negotiating and multi-tasking skills to manage competing timelines.

- Must be highly organized with the ability to handle tight deadlines and last-minute revisions.

- A strong work ethic and attention to detail and accuracy.

- Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills, both oral and written.

- Tactful approach when dealing with stakeholders.

What You'll Need

- Post-secondary education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Marketing or Graphic Communication.

- 1–3 years of relevant retail marketing experience required.

- Print production background is an asset.

- Proficiency in MS Excel and Microsoft Office required.

- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

- Team-oriented, with a passion for collaboration and a tactful approach in working with stakeholders and vendors.

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 purchase discount program, competitive pay 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: Non-Payroll Contractor

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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