Job Description

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Marketing Specialist, Food on a temporary basis (up to 1 year) at our Home Office in Saskatoon, SK. Our FCL Marketing team currently has flexible and remote work arrangements, and we are open to exploring ongoing flexible and remote work options with candidates. Who we are: As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. Our work is guided by our values of integrity, excellence and responsibility and driven by our vision of building sustainable communities together. To learn more about who we are, visit www.fcl.crs. What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do: You will plan, develop, implement, manage, and coordinate consumer centric marketing efforts for Co-op\xe2\x80\x99s Food & Liquor business lines. You will develop, strategically plan and execute a strategic media mix including traditional and digital media to support centralized marketing campaigns and programs on behalf of the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) targeted towards the Food and Liquor consumer

• You will develop, coordinate, and manage the annual plan for weekly and seasonal in-store experience strategy and digital strategy on behalf of the CRS.
• You will work closely with strategic business units and local co-ops to ensure the central marketing is meeting their needs, driving business results and is able to be efficiently and effectively executed at the local level.
• You will lead the development, coordination and implementation of various marketing campaigns, programs and projects that are designed to support the business and local co-op strategic initiatives and priorities. While ensuring there is customer engagement and a strong customer connection. Campaigns and programs that you will lead include but are not limited to Table Magazine & Events, Proudly Western Canadian and Store Brands Marketing strategies.
• You will provide leadership and guidance to zones and local co-ops in the execution of central marketing campaigns and program through effective communication, stakeholder engagement and feedback.
• You will effectively communicate and continually review marketing strategies, tools and information for our local co-ops and developing new processes as required.

Why it matters: We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development. Who the team is: The Senior Marketing Specialist, Food is a key part of the Consumer Marketing Team! The Consumer Marketing Team supports over 160 local co-ops across Western Canada by developing consumer-centric omni-channel marketing strategies and plans for our consumer business lines including Food & Pharmacy, Gas Bar/Convenience Stores, Home Centres and Liquor Stores. For this role, we are looking for a team member who is driven, takes a results-based marketing approach, collaborative and thrives on all things marketing! Who you are: You are looking for a career in Sales & Marketing and:

• You have a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Commerce (preference for Marketing or Management)
• You have a minimum of 6-9 years of relevant progressively responsible marketing experience.
• Experience in retail management/operations is an asset. (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered)
• You\xe2\x80\x99re honest and trustworthy, are results oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.
• You believe in collaboration, building relationships and value the perspectives of others.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop, and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation. FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We\xe2\x80\x99re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience for all to allow you to be at your best. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your accommodation requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs and we will work through your request with you. All information received will be kept confidential.
If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by February 1, 2023. We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. Please note you may be required to undergo a background check and substance test in accordance with FCL policies. FCLHP
Interested in this role, but don\xe2\x80\x99t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At FCL we are committed to creating a workforce that is as diverse as our communities, so if this sounds like something you would be interested in, we encourage you to apply!