Manager, Strategy Jobs

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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.

We are seeking a Manager of Strategy to join our diverse team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the development of strategies that support the Marketing and Loblaw Brands functions to drive business growth, improve brand awareness, and enhance customer engagement. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in marketing with exceptional critical thinking skills, and proven ability delivering presentations and written materials that influence stakeholders and ultimately drive business impact.

This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact on our organization's marketing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Marketing and Brands teams to align marketing initiatives and key measures of success with overall business objectives
• Support annual planning and other strategic activities as required (eg. preparing materials, supporting workshops etc.)
• Keep abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities for growth for Marketing and Brands
• Support the development of Loblaw Marketing and Brands strategy, aligned with the organization's business objectives
• Synthesize inputs from teams to develop a cohesive narrative on Marketing performance for executive audiences
• Identify and implement new strategic opportunities leveraging insights and data

Role Requirements and Skills Profile:

• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret sophisticated data and insights to drive strategic decision-making
• Proven track record collaborating with multiple stakeholders
• Organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously within tight deadlines
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, and/or a related field of study
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively distill complex ideas into concise, impactful outputs
• 3-5 years of experience in developing marketing strategies in CPG or consulting
• Inspire change, be confident, resilient, and persistent
• Up-to-date knowledge of digital marketing trends, emerging technologies, and standard processes

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