Location:

243 Consumers Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 4W8

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.

Why this role is important?

PThe successful candidate will lead a control brand portfolio, leverage customer insights and industry trends to develop first to market innovation, and with strong market knowledge drive growth in our base innovation. Reporting to the Director, Brand Incubation and Corporate Programs, the incumbent will ensure health of the base program by ensuring delivery of all maintenance projects. 

 

What You'll Do: 

Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders including Category Management, Supply Chain, Merchandising, and Marketing to ensure effective collaboration and execution of CB strategies and plans 

Acquire knowledge and insights of corporate strategy, consumer insights and economic outlook to develop the CB portfolio strategy for new products 

Develop strategic rationale and business cases for new product development including financial feasibility and negotiations, supplier selection, product and packaging features, sales projections, pricing recommendations, marketing, merchandising and promotions 

Develop strategy for new product categories including merchandising, packaging, pricing, promotions and marketing to ensure continued growth and maximize sales potential which will be managed by the category teams 

Responsible for end-to-end development and project management (ie. design and packaging inspiration, copy-writing, coordinate legal review, translations, submit business-related templates) 

Utilize financial management information systems to compile, analyze and monitor sales results and recommend corrective actions / identify opportunities for newly launched products 

Develop and maintain good working relationships with external vendor partners and manufacturers to ensure proper execution of product launches and optimum service levels are being met 

Arrange and participate in department meetings to develop strategies, troubleshoot and actively pursue innovative packaging ideas 

Chair design kick-off meetings to ensure team understanding of the project strategy 

Lead forward looking innovation conversations with our vendors and chair project kick-off meetings ensuring clear understanding of critical milestones 

 

What You'll Need: 

Minimum 5-7 years’ of product management/merchandising or equivalent experience 

University degree required in Management, Marketing or Related field 

Project Management Certification and/or MBA an asset 

Strong leadership and managerial skills including project management 

Strong presentation and analytical skills with the ability to provide recommendations and build plans from key analytics 

Advanced level of initiative and judgment in order to organize and prioritize tasks, workload and projects 

Advanced understanding of marketing and merchandising practices and procedures 

Ability to build strong collaborative working relationships with cross functional teams 

Specialized interpersonal and decision making skills with the ability to resolve situations with colleagues where there may be some level of conflict, stress or uncertainty 

Advanced computer skills with the ability to produce effective reports, documents, spreadsheets and presentations 

 

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand.   Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.

How You’ll Succeed:

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture.  We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections. 

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today. 

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Regular

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing.  Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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