Assistant Manager, Category Management

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.

*Our hybrid model requires this role to be in office 4 days a week with flexible working hours at our Bathurst/Lakeshore location.*

The Assistant Category Manager is accountable for maintaining and executing the promotional calendar for The Mobile Shop. They will assess performance of offers and other initiatives and make recommendations for future activities. They are also responsible for staying on top of industry trends and ensuring pricing and offers are competitive. This role works cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clear communications, leverage expertise and gain efficiencies.

What You’ll Do:

• Aid in planning and execution of TMS initiatives
• Ensure offers are properly executed and digital/website showcases appropriate pricing, products and services
• Maintain quarterly Promotional calendar to keep offers fresh for customers
• Work cross functionally with internal and external partners to execute campaigns
• Support data for preparation of MBRs/QBRs and other ad hoc business presentations
• Analyze daily, weekly and monthly sales performance and provide insights
• Perform regular pricing reviews and research on industry performance, trends, products, services and opportunities
• Work with team to execute TMS chatbot content enhancements
• Audits to ensure overall store and customer experience is to Loblaw standards
• Regular Store visits

What You Bring:

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in Operations, Business or Strategy
• University degree in Business, Commerce or an equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job
• Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing process and promotional strategies
• Experience with data-driven sales approaches
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills with the ability to present and collaborate across all levels and cross-functionality
• Outstanding time management and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Creative and continuous improvement mentality
• Excellent problem-solving skills to tactfully deal with customer feedback and demonstrated ability to work out resolutions

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.