Job Description

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 \xe2\x80\x93 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\xc2\xae.

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.

The Marketing Specialist is responsible for defining and implementing effective marketing strategies, driving campaign development and analyzing the efficiency of each campaign. The successful candidate will play an integral role in building and engaging our customers through campaigns that support our brand values and highlight our professional services, products and offerings.

By crafting effective marketing strategies that will promote the long-term growth of our Health & Wellness businesses, we ladder up to the company purpose - Live Life Well.

Accountabilities:

Plan and implement integrated, enterprise, marketing programs that are briefed in to support the Health & Wellness businesses, while adhering to timelines and budget.

Working independently and with the leads, develop briefs and drive the execution of projects from concept through to completion.

Lead and launch select pilot programs for new businesses and strategies, as developed.

Collaborate with other members of the Marketing team, especially our Centers of Excellence teams who support the marketing programs and growth of Loblaw businesses and Brands.

Work with internal subject matter experts and internal/external agencies to develop communication programs to support and complete the marketing strategies and objectives flawlessly.

Ensure all marketing upholds our high Brand standards and meets marketing compliance and health regulation requirements, with documentation.

Assisting in the development and execution of the annual marketing plans.

Develop and lead project workstreams including project management and follow-ups, budget reconciliation and store communications.

Support budget planning, development and updating, to ensure payments processed and vendors paid in a timely manner.

Interpret, update and issue brand/project metrics, dashboards and post mortems.

Enforce to governance process, time management and asset collection, storage and submission.

Supervise and analyze competitor activity.

Work within a Blue Culture environment, as mentor to other team members, providing guidance and coaching in a leadership model

Role Requirements:

A passion for marketing and Loblaw business & brands

University or college degree in business, marketing or equivalent and relevant work experience in retailing, advertising, marketing or merchandising environment.

Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects; ownership of projects

Exceptional social skills in order to effectively source information, negotiate approvals and build relationships

Innovative and entrepreneurial thinker

Creative problem solver with a strong work ethic and ability to work within a team and autonomously in a fast-paced environment

Excellent attention to detail

Adaptable and able to work with diverse personalities and styles

Key Measures (Performance indicators):

Ability to deliver day to day business requirements, time management and plan execution

Ability to manage/update budget and reports

Successful execution of projects, on time/on budget

Contribution to the achievement of Brand objectives

Ability to work well with colleagues in a Blue Culture manner

Organizational and time management skills

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 \xe2\x80\x93 Environment, Sourcing and Community \xe2\x80\x93 and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values \xe2\x80\x93 Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence \xe2\x80\x93 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 \xe2\x80\x93 these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers, Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Diversity Employers, Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Greenest Employers & Canada\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

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