Sr. Coordinator, Merchandising Promotions

Shoppers Drug Mart

Jul 11

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior & Mid Level
Hospitality & Retail
Toronto

Requirements

Excellent Communication skill
In-depth Knowledge of the MS Office suite, particularly MS Excel is required.
Knowledge in SQL, Excel / Access VBA is preferred
This position requires a demonstrated level of initiative and judgment in order to organize and prioritize tasks, workload and projects. Courtesy, tact and diplomacy are required in dealing with colleagues in every day working relationships. .
Draws on a number of known options to solve problems and to develop improvements
Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions. Able to work with diverse personalities and styles.
Education & Job Knowledge:
Post-secondary courses in business, marketing, merchandising or equivalent experience.
Experience:
Greater than two years, but less than or equal to three years business, marketing or equivalent experience.
Certificates, Licenses or Registration:
No specific certificates, licenses or registrations are required for this position.

Responsibilities

Creates event flyers and other promotional materials to provide clear and accurate direction at the store level
Responds to emails and message enquiries from other departments to resolve issues or concerns in a prompt and effective manner
Creates and coordinates promotional events and liaises with Category Management to ensure promotional event transmissions are accurate and concise
Liaises with Category Management and Marketing Teams for Tier One Marketing Flyer events. Responds / resolves any issues / discrepancies throughout the planning process
Writes store communications to ensure all stores have accurate promotional event information and provides promotional direction
Provides weekly On-Call Coverage for any Flyer issues that arise on Saturday’s to stores/rest of the business
Work closely with Junior Promotions Coordinator to assign daily tasks / help manage workload
Approves and manages event cancelations, promo change forms (PCFs) including pricing changes, product substitutions, regional product changes and store order cancelations. Liaises with Supply Chain, Inventory, Category Management and Promotions Teams on respective changes
Provides weekly support to the Sr. Manager and Sr. Director in preparing/ updating financials and layout information for the weekly Ad Meetings
Support Category Management, Business Analytics, and the Promotions Team in maintaining / approving promotions in our Flyer Forecast Tool and Flyer Layout Tool
Support Manager, Promo Analytics with day to day P&L reporting, data gathering and cleaning
Provide regular and ad-hoc reporting and data analysis with understanding of retail business processes and products
Create the master event package for vendors and the entire business
Maintains and updates new Capital Plan stores on all MOG inclusion lists and flyer event transmissions based on store criteria
Coordinates auto shipment order generations (MOGs) to ensure adequate product for promotions and identify any concerns to be resolved prior to promotional events
Maintains and updates databases to protect data integrity and ensure accurate and current information is available as required
Maintains spreadsheets and calendars and distributes to various departments to ensure accurate updates are exchanged including Flyer event codes, MOG schedules, Page Allocation updates
Maintains order exception lists and runs various reports to develop future promotional strategies and provide relevant data as required
Support all data extraction, management and integration initiatives
Assist with coaching new hires in Category Management / Promotions on various internal systems
Participate in special projects as required

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Sr. Coordinator, Merchandising Promotions?

The primary role of the Sr. Coordinator, Merchandising Promotions is to create and transmit promotional events and communications for stores, coordinate order generations, manage promotional calendars, run reports, and provide support to stores and internal departments regarding promotional initiatives.

Who does the Sr. Coordinator report to?

The Sr. Coordinator, Merchandising Promotions reports directly to the Senior Manager, Merchandising Promotions.

What types of materials will the incumbent be responsible for creating?

The incumbent will be responsible for creating event flyers and other promotional materials to provide clear and accurate direction at the store level.

What experience is required for this position?

The position requires greater than two years but less than or equal to three years of business, marketing, or equivalent experience.

What software skills are necessary for this role?

In-depth knowledge of the MS Office suite, particularly MS Excel, is required, and knowledge in SQL, Excel, and Access VBA is preferred.

What kind of support will the Sr. Coordinator provide to the Sr. Manager and Sr. Director?

The Sr. Coordinator will provide weekly support in preparing and updating financials and layout information for the weekly Ad Meetings.

Will the Sr. Coordinator have any supervisory responsibilities?

Yes, the Sr. Coordinator will work closely with a Junior Promotions Coordinator to assign daily tasks and help manage their workload.

What is the importance of the master event package created by the Sr. Coordinator?

The master event package is essential as it serves as a comprehensive guide for vendors and the entire business regarding promotional events.

Are there any specific educational requirements for this position?

Post-secondary courses in business, marketing, merchandising, or equivalent experience are required for this position.

What kind of communication skills are necessary for this job?

Excellent communication skills are essential for effectively interacting with colleagues and resolving issues promptly and effectively.

Will the Sr. Coordinator work on special projects within the organization?

Yes, the Sr. Coordinator is expected to participate in special projects as required.

Shoppers Drug Mart

Helping millions of Canadians Live Life Well.

Science & Healthcare

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

Mission & Purpose

Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation is a licensor of full-service retail drug stores operating under the name Shoppers Drug Mart® (Pharmaprix® in Québec). Founded in 1962 by Toronto pharmacist Murray Koffler, we have grown to a national network of more than 1,300 Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix stores across Canada.