Loblaw Digital

Assistant Manager, Category Management

Loblaw Digital$68K — $93K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, Commerce, or related field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in category management or related function.
  • Strong analytical skills for interpreting sales and market data.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of the wireless or retail industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Support execution of category initiatives and promotional campaigns with cross-functional teams.
  • Ensure accurate execution of offers across customer-facing channels.
  • Maintain and support the quarterly promotional and marketing calendar.
  • Monitor weekly promotional performance, identifying improvement opportunities.
  • Conduct competitive pricing reviews and market analysis for strategy support.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
  • Coordinate category updates and communicate key business information.
  • Prepare Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews and ad hoc presentations.
  • Analyze sales performance data, providing actionable insights.
  • Conduct market research on trends and growth opportunities.
  • Visit stores to assess execution and gather field feedback.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with key stakeholders.
  • Access to training and development resources.
  • Work within a well-established company with a strong reputation.
  • Gain experience in the mobile and consumer electronics sector.
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization.
Full Job Description
Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Reporting to the Senior Category Manager, The Mobile Shop, the Assistant Manager, Category Management will support the planning, execution, and analysis of category initiatives across The Mobile Shop business. They will collaborate with key stakeholders including Marketing, Inventory, IT, Loblaw, Loss Prevention, and external partners to ensure pricing, promotions, products, and services are executed accurately and effectively. This individual will provide analytical support, market insights, and operational coordination to help drive sales performance, improve customer experience, and support strategic business objectives.

What you'll do:

  • Support the execution of category initiatives and promotional campaigns in partnership with Marketing, Inventory, IT, and other cross-functional teams


  • Ensure offers are accurately executed across all customer-facing channels, including digital and web platforms, with appropriate pricing, products, and services


  • Maintain and support the quarterly promotional and marketing calendar to ensure a consistent and competitive customer offering


  • Monitor and assess weekly promotional performance, identifying opportunities to improve effectiveness and competitiveness


  • Conduct regular competitive pricing reviews and market analysis to support pricing and promotional strategies


  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to support successful execution of business initiatives


  • Coordinate and communicate category updates, program changes, and key business information to relevant stakeholders and partners


  • Support the preparation of Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and other ad hoc business presentations


  • Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly sales performance, providing actionable insights and recommendations to support business decisions


  • Conduct market research on industry trends, competitor activity, emerging products, services, and growth opportunities


  • Conduct regular store visits to assess execution, gather field feedback, and identify opportunities to improve performance and customer experience


  • Develop reporting and analytical tools to support category performance tracking and decision-making


  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, operational efficiencies, and business growth


  • Other projects as required


What you bring:

  • Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field


  • 1-3 years of experience in category management, retail merchandising, marketing, sales analysis, or a related business function


  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales and market data and provide actionable insights


  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint


  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills


  • Experience working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders


  • Knowledge of the wireless, consumer electronics, or retail industry is considered an asset


  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment


Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l'embauche :

$68,000.00 - $93,500.00 / 68.000,00$ - 93.500,00$ (per year / par an)

A candidate's experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L'expérience et les connaissances d'un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu'un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d'emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L'entreprise utilise l'intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d'évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

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About Loblaw Digital

Loblaw Digital is a subsidiary of Loblaw Companies Limited, a Canadian food and drug retailer. Loblaw Digital is responsible for the company's digital strategy and e-commerce initiatives. The company operates several online platforms, including the PC Express online grocery service and the Joe Fresh clothing website. Loblaw Digital also manages the company's loyalty program, PC Optimum, which allows customers to earn points on purchases that can be redeemed for discounts on future purchases.
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