Job Description

Referred applicants must not apply directly to this role. All referred applicants must use their unique referral link generated when they are referred by an existing colleague.

Location: 243 Consumers Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 4W8

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we\xe2\x80\x99re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99s a great place to work. We\xe2\x80\x99re 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?

NOTE: Please note that is a 16-month contract backfilling for a maternity leave.

This role is for you, because you are thrilled to build brand love in support of our organization\xe2\x80\x99s mission:

To help Canadians Live Life Well. You are inquisitive, open to change, and bringing new ideas to the table to challenge and innovate how we build brands and experiences in our always changing marketing environment.

Reporting into the Sr. Director, Front of Store Marketing & Promotions, you will be responsible for the planning, development and execution of integrated marketing programs for Convenience and Local Marketing. The Marketing Manager demonstrates the passion required to champion and lead a retail brand, programs and services. More than just a talented professional, the Marketing Manager is organized, creative and works well with cross category teams.

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Do

Lead the Convenience marketing portfolio by supporting Front of Store Business priorities through effective customer focused marketing programs (i.e. paid media, sampling, direct mail, email, social, in-store signage and web) in partnership with category management and operations.

Oversee the planning, briefing and execution of marketing campaigns for: Valentine\xe2\x80\x99s, Easter, Back to School, Halloween and game releases.

Manage all marketing communication strategies for food at SDM including supporting Enhanced Fresh Food Stores. Work in partnership with key enterprise teams and vendors on food related marketing initiatives as required.

Support marketing requirements for adjacent businesses in conjunction with Category Management such as Shoppers Photo, Carlton Cards and Passport Services, Gift Cards, Presto, etc.

Develop creative briefs and collaborate with Creative, In-store, Digital, Media, Flyer and Translation teams, to ensure successful rollout of all plans

Work with Loblaw brand marketing teams to manage food corporate brand initiatives through Shoppers Drug Mart channels (PC, No Name and Carnaby)

Lead budget planning and execution for all Convenience and Grand Opening expenses

Support custom and templated local marketing requests from stores and operations

Oversee the strategic planning of all Grand Opening marketing plans (new, relocation, renovation, expansions, closures, hours are changing)

Support Marketing Specialists tasks and career growth and development

Additional special marketing projects as assigned

Understand and uphold brand guardrails

Drive innovation and exceed KPI\xe2\x80\x99s in all aspects of the portfolio

Manage the work necessary within our compliance framework

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Need

Minimum 3 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in retail, consumer packaged goods or agency marketing

University Degree or College Diploma in Marketing or a related disciplines

A strong consumer-focused approach

Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to innovate and think outside of the box

A team player and a passion for collaboration

Experience leading people and teams

Willingness to learn and to continually adapt

A strong presenter and solid written communication and interpersonal skills

A strong work ethic and a high degree of organizational commitment Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Experience managing execution of multiple projects, timelines and budgets simultaneously

Working with and gaining alignment from multiple internal and external stakeholders

Developing and managing budgets

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\xe2\x80\x99ll 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: Regular

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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 \xe2\x80\x93 it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Please Note: If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

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