Job DescriptionWHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? The Manager, Merchant Marketing executes brand and campaign strategy for the National Retail loyalty partnership portfolio. This role implements annual partner marketing plans, coordinates with partners and internal stakeholders on priorities and timelines and delivers integrated campaigns across channels. They manage day-to-day partner relationships, oversee campaign execution, monitor performance against targets, and optimize plans in-market to drive results.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?- Campaign Execution: Design and execute integrated campaigns (digital, in-store, events, media) across partner channels, managing timelines and deliverables.
- Partner Coordination: Serve as the day-to-day marketing contact with key partners, managing relationships, coordinating campaign rollouts, and ensuring accountability for execution.
- Plan Implementation: Execute annual partner marketing plans, translating priorities into actionable tasks and ensuring all stakeholders are aligned on timelines and deliverables.
- Performance Management: Track KPIs (acquisition, engagement, spend, retention, redemption, etc.), report on results, and optimize campaigns in-market to meet targets.
- Cross-Functional Execution: Work with internal teams (brand, digital, product analytics, finance) and external agencies to coordinate seamless campaign delivery.
- Agency & Vendor Management: Brief agencies on campaign requirements, manage approvals, track deliverables, and ensure quality execution against specifications.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?Must have:- 3-5 years of experience executing marketing campaigns, ideally in loyalty, partnerships, or retail.
- Proven ability to manage cross-channel campaigns and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience working with agencies and external vendors to deliver campaigns on time and on brief.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Bilingual in French and English (fluent).
- Proven experience marketing in the Quebec market and understanding of Quebec consumer dynamics.
Nice-to-have:- Background in financial services or consumer loyalty marketing.
- Experience with digital campaign management and paid media execution.
- Familiarity with loyalty program operations (offers, redemption, points conversion).
What's in it for you?We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- A world-class training program in financial services
- Flexible work/life balance options
- Opportunities to do challenging work
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Job SkillsBrand Marketing, Campaign Delivery, Campaign Strategies, Communication, Creativity, Cross Promotions, Customer Behavior, Industry Knowledge, Long Term Planning, Marketing, Marketing Activities, Marketing Planning, Partnership Management, Product Services
Additional Job DetailsAddress:RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO
City:Toronto
Country:Canada
Work hours/week:37.5
Employment Type:Full time
Platform:HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCC
Job Type:Regular
Pay Type:Salaried
Posted Date:2026-06-25
Application Deadline:2026-08-01
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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