Manager, Corporate Strategy

Loblaw Companies Limited•Brampton, ON

1d•CA$80,000 - CA$110,000

About The Position

Loblaw Companies Limited is seeking a Manager with a strong background in strategy and exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading important projects and building effective relationships across complex organizations. This role involves supporting the development and evaluation of strategic plans, acting as an internal consultant, and communicating findings to senior business professionals. The position is based in Canada and emphasizes collaboration, trust, and making connections within the Canadian retail landscape.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in relevant field (e.g., business, economics, finance) from a top-tier university
3-5 years of relevant experience in Strategy and Business Development, ideally at a top-tier consulting firm, or in Corporate Strategy/Corporate Development at a leading Canadian retail company.
Strong financial/business acumen applied to our core businesses with a good understanding of Retail, Food or Consumer Goods.
Demonstrated ability to multitask and time-manage to deliver across a variety of priorities.
Creative problem-solving skills to tackle complex projects and deal with unstructured problems.
Demonstrated ability to build effective and trustful relationships across varying levels in complex matrix organizations.
Excellent communication skills to help distill key message for senior audiences (including the C-suite and Boards), verbally and in writing.
Strong willingness to learn and ability to be flexible, self-directed, and organized in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint and Excel
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Strong Strategy skillset
Confidence and credibility to interact with senior-level business leaders
Self-directed and organized
Showing up authentically

Responsibilities

Support the development and evaluation of compelling strategic plans and high-priority projects for the operating businesses – analysis, research, financial and operational modeling, and presentations.
Act as internal consultant and advisor for various operating businesses and initiatives.
Communicate succinctly and confidently any analyses and project findings to senior business professionals.
Interact effectively with internal business managers and partners across the group of companies, building strong relationships with peers across the enterprise.
Work with cross-functional teams to execute on project plans and drive projects to completion.
Manage stakeholder communications and relationships as well as project timelines with cross-functional teams.