Sr. Product Manager, President's Choice® & no name®

Loblaw Companies Limited•Brampton, ON

1d•CA$100,000 - CA$132,000

About The Position

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – 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®. 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. Do you want the opportunity to drive growth and innovation for two of Canada's most recognizable brands? Come join us and shape the products millions of Canadians bring home every week! As a Senior Product Manager, you'll own the strategy, innovation, and commercial performance of an assigned product portfolio within the President's Choice and no name brands, helping bring high-quality, differentiated products to customers across the country. This is a highly visible leadership role with responsibility for one direct report. You'll lead your category from strategy through commercialization, partnering with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver innovative products, strengthen brand equity, grow market share, and create meaningful business results. If you're energized by combining consumer insight, brand strategy, commercial leadership, product innovation, and cross-functional collaboration, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact at one of Canada's largest retailers.

Requirements

5–7 years of progressive experience in Brand Management, Product Management, Category Management, Commercialization, Product Innovation, or a related commercial role within consumer-packaged goods, grocery retail, food manufacturing, or a similar industry
Experience developing brand strategy and driving portfolio growth.
Experience owning commercial business results, including sales, profitability, margin, market share, or P&L.
Strong analytical and financial skills with experience developing business cases, forecasts, and strategic recommendations.
Demonstrated success leading brand innovation, product development, or commercialization initiatives from consumer insight through launch.
Experience influencing and aligning cross-functional stakeholders across multiple business functions.
Outstanding communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
Experience coaching or mentoring others, with previous people leadership experience considered an asset.
Bachelor’s degree in business, Commerce, Marketing, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Developing and executing a two-year strategic category plan.
Owning annual sales, margin, profitability, market share, and innovation objectives.
Building business cases and financial forecasts to support strategic investments.
Identifying growth opportunities through customer insights, competitive analysis, and market trends.
Monitoring business performance and implementing actions to maximize results.
Identify consumer and marketplace opportunities.
Develop business cases and financial feasibility assessments.
Partner with suppliers to develop innovative products.
Define product specifications, packaging, pricing, and launch strategies.
Partner with merchandising and marketing teams to deliver successful product launches.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to brand standards.
Monitoring sales, profitability, product availability, and supplier performance.
Identifying opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency.
Leading initiatives that strengthen portfolio performance and customer loyalty.
Implementing corrective actions when business performance requires adjustment.
Develop strong relationships with a diverse supplier network, managing approximately 30–100 supplier partners depending on your portfolio.
Evaluate supplier capabilities and performance.
Lead commercial negotiations.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Facilitate innovation sessions that identify future product opportunities.
Ensure suppliers consistently deliver against quality, service, timing, and cost expectations.
Lead more than 20 packaging initiatives annually, working with internal partners and external agencies to deliver packaging that enhances the customer experience and strengthens our brands.
Partner with Marketing to develop compelling product positioning and go-to-market plans that support successful launches across multiple customer touchpoints, including PC Optimum™ and other integrated marketing programs.
Lead, coach, and develop direct report(s), providing ongoing feedback, coaching, and development opportunities while fostering a collaborative, high-performing working relationship.