Job Description

Ready to Transform Retail? Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada's Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.



Ready to start fresh?

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have an opening for an Assistant Category manager for a 12-month contract. The category is health and beauty.

Here's where you'll have an impact:

Accountable for the execution of product, placement, pricing and promotion for items within their categories, consistent with each banner strategy Respond to customer needs in their category, and is responsible for developing and executing customer-relevant strategies Review and analyze margins, deals, retail savings, pricing reference article, forecasts, units of measure, cost, pages and sales sets for accuracy Communicate with Replenishment Team with respect to inventory management Review competitive price check and take appropriate action on weekly price change report Assist with the resolution of pricing issues Review vendor submissions and new article listing reports Partner with Replenishment Team on inventory management Develop a deep understanding of designated categories, market trends and consumer behaviors Review Agency Business report daily and review discrepancies with Category Manager Assist in ad creation and ad proofing processes Respond to requests to meet customer needs Identify opportunities and expedite category plans with operational support Review underperforming categories Work with Category Manager in development and management of merchandising programs Work with Category Manager in managing the seasonal process

What you have to offer:

Ability to leverage technology (SAP, Microsoft Office suite, etc.) to review and analyze large volumes of data Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the business (oral and written) Ability to work in a team environment, as well as individually Ability to negotiate Health and beauty category experience is an asset Proficient in Microsoft Office Previous experience working in the retail industry; grocery industry preferred

Who we are:

We started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.



Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better - great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.



Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is fuelled by our purpose and values. It shapes our culture and drives business success. As a family nurturing families, we embed DE&I into everything we do. We know that it takes open minds and respect for distinct perspectives to create engaging workplaces, inclusive customer experiences and strong community partnerships. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

What we offer:

Our Total Rewards package is designed to help our teammates thrive--physically, financially, and emotionally. While offerings vary by role and employment type (full-time, part-time, contractual), eligible teammates may receive:



Comprehensive Benefits Package with health and dental coverage, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance. Access to Virtual Health Care and an Employee and Family Assistance Program for personalized support. Retirement and Savings Plan to help you build financial security. 10% In-Store Discount at participating banners, plus additional discount programs. Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you the opportunity to invest in the company's success. Learning and Development Resources to support your career growth. Parental Leave Top-Up to assist growing families. Paid Vacation and Days Off to help you recharge.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity--including expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required --please click the "I'm interested" button above. Individual Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.



External websites may share our organization's job postings which includes compensation information based on similar roles and market benchmarks. These figures are provided for general comparison purposes only and are not issued or verified by our organization..



To drive our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week.



If you feel that this describes the kind of work you want to do and you are excited about what Sobeys has to offer, then please apply by the posting end date indicated above. We encourage candidates to submit a resume and take the time to ensure that their application highlights what makes them uniquely qualified for this opportunity!