In Store Marketing Manager, Joe Fresh - 12 Month Contract

Loblaw Companies Limited•Brampton, ON

23d•CA$80,000 - CA$110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Reporting to the Senior Manager, In-store Marketing, the incumbent, will be responsible for the management and delivery of in store Campaigns, Signage and Print materials ensuring that strategic objectives along with innovation through POP captures a unique customer in store experience.

Requirements

Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions.
Business acumen – demonstrated negotiating and multi-tasking skills to manage competing timelines.
Strong communication skills to communicate clearly and concisely; both orally and written.
Must be highly organized with the ability to handle tight deadlines and last-minute revisions
Post secondary education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or College diploma in Graphic Communications or Marketing.
Strong knowledge of print production and processes.
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Minimum 5 years of Project management or Visual Merchandising experience

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of Canadian retail, and in-store marketing would be an asset.
Experience working with a Retailer or Print Company would be an asset

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end execution of in-store marketing programs, from brief intake through production, distribution, and in-store implementation.
Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Brand, Agency Operations, Loblaw Agency teams to ensure cohesive and impactful in-store customer experiences.
Manage vendor relationships (print, production, and logistics partners), ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and adherence to timelines.
Review and validate estimates and budgets, ensuring alignment with brand approvals and overall financial objectives.
Lead project timelines and workbacks, proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions to ensure on-time delivery.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, enhance tools (e.g., Workfront)
Collaborate on innovation initiatives, in store testing and implementing new signage formats, materials, and in-store display solutions.
Lead and manage the intake process for Joe Fresh in-store signage across grocery and standalone locations, ensuring accuracy, alignment, and timely execution.
Serve as the In-Store Marketing Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Joe Fresh, PC Optimum, and PC Express, providing strategic guidance and operational expertise.
Support the management of the Joe Fresh signage portal, ensuring inventory accuracy and up-to-date tracking across all items.
Manage the timely execution and delivery of multiple marketing campaigns & print collateral from initial briefing to store launch.
Recommend alternative solutions to print projects with respect to process to save on time, costs, substrates and to provide better value or to improve on quality.
Act as a primary point of contact to the Marketing teams, to implement instore Marketing programs including workbacks, timing, budgets, shipping, kitting, and fulfillment.
Work closely with the Production team to ensure print files meet print specifications and requirements.
Provide support as required for store audits and liaison with print vendor to ensure store profiles are maintained.
As required source hardware to support POP, or other marketing materials.
Participates in key meetings where multiple stakeholders align on objectives and priorities to drive business results.
Prepares presentations including communicate new innovations, in situ in store experiences, or cost options.
Actively monitor project deliverables to ensure completeness and accuracy and informs management and stakeholders of any issue that may impact delivery.