In Store Marketing Specialist, Shoppers Drug Mart - 12 Month Contract

Loblaw Companies Limited•Toronto, ON

4d•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 Manager, In-Store Marketing, the incumbent, will be responsible for coordination and delivery of a variety in store marketing materials ensuring that strategic objectives along with innovation captures a unique customer In-Store experience. The Specialist will act as the liaison between internal stakeholders and external vendors to optimize store programs.

Requirements

Access to a vehicle, as frequent travel to store locations is necessary.
Work on-site a minimum of three days per week.
Strong team player that enjoys working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment and can work collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions.
Business acumen – demonstrated negotiating and multi-tasking skills to manage competing timelines.
Highly organized to manage a cross-section of programs.
A strong work ethic and attention to detail and accuracy.
Post-secondary education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or College diploma in Marketing, or Graphic Communication
1-2 years relevant, retail marketing experience is required
Solid working knowledge of Excel, including core functions such as VLOOKUP, PivotTables, basic formulas, data sorting/filtering, and chart creation.

Nice To Haves

Print & Digital production is an asset
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communications skills

Responsibilities

Support the execution of seasonal campaigns, operations and merchandising requests.
Support from concept to postmortem including submission of brief, reviewing proofs, circulating proofs to obtain approvals from all stakeholders and in store testing as required.
Collaborate with the Brand Marketing team to review executional briefs, ensuring all in-store marketing scope is accurately defined and all program elements are thoroughly and correctly briefed.
Work closely with cross functional teams including but not limited to Brand, Loblaw Agency, IT and Call Centre to execute “store-ready” programs in an effective and timely fashion.
Oversee vendor processes, including inventory review, billing, and coordination of signage and hardware requirements for all upcoming Grand Opening locations.
Oversee the Marketing Material Replenishment, Local Marketing Tool and Office Marketing Tool Kit, including inventory management, annual review and verification of active elements, replenishment, reporting, financial reconciliation, and maintenance of template library.
Create purchase orders and process invoices.
Maintain monthly finance forecasting.
Work closely with external on-site vendors that support the execution of all materials and provide clear communication.
Coordinate and schedule content for In-store Radio and Digital Screens including financial reconciliation.
Support and maintain the In-Store Standards & Guardrails for all generic/evergreen signage.
Coordinate store visit requests.
Manage end to end in-store setup in alignment with marketing standards to support store visits.
Ad hoc requests and additional responsibilities as required.