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.

SKILLS:

This position requires high level understanding of the current Health and Beauty industry and trends plus advanced level of initiative and sound judgment to organize and prioritize tasks, workload and projects.

• Requires strong communication skills, verbally and written.
• Results oriented with focus on strategy and able to identify opportunities within the business
• Requires specialized interpersonal skills for negotiations, we well as conflict resolution.
• Provides solutions by using creative approaches where constructive thinking are required.
• Utilizes collaborative decision-making skills to achieve specific organizational objectives.
• Sound understanding of competitive market, trends and brand positioning.
• Solid understanding of Health & Beauty marketing, merchandising and omni-channel.
• Well versed in cultural, seasonal and economic trends to identify opportunities
• Strong analytical skills, using various data to support tactical decisions.
• Able to communicate effectively with clarity, in one on one or group situations.
• Adaptable to new network systems, standard operating procedures, and change in general.
• Strong presentation skills to communicate business case, business updates and proposals.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

EDUCATION & JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Post-secondary education equivalent to a university degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising or related field.
• Knowledge and experience with Nielsen market share data preferred
• Knowledge and experience with Trend Services/Publications (WGSN, Beautystreams, Stylus)
• Exposure and experience with industry Trade Shows (Cosmoprof, The Makeup Show, ECRM)
• Experience in competitive & trend market shops (Canada, USA, International)

EXPERIENCE:

5+ years in brand or category management, or equivalent experience preferably in Health and Beauty industry or retailer.

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT?

We are hiring a Senior Brand Manager, Beauty/HBA. Reporting directly to Senior Director, Beauty - the incumbent manages the sourcing, onboarding, and implementation of new National and Exclusive brands to increase market penetration, drive sales and profitability.

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.

This position requires high level understanding of the current Health and Beauty industry and trends plus advanced level of initiative and sound judgment to organize and prioritize tasks, workload and projects.

• Requires strong communication skills, verbally and written.
• Results oriented with focus on strategy and able to identify opportunities within the business
• Requires specialized interpersonal skills for negotiations, we well as conflict resolution.
• Provides solutions by using creative approaches where constructive thinking are required.
• Utilizes collaborative decision-making skills to achieve specific organizational objectives.
• Sound understanding of competitive market, trends and brand positioning.
• Solid understanding of Health & Beauty marketing, merchandising and omni-channel.
• Well versed in cultural, seasonal and economic trends to identify opportunities
• Strong analytical skills, using various data to support tactical decisions.
• Able to communicate effectively with clarity, in one on one or group situations.
• Adaptable to new network systems, standard operating procedures, and change in general.
• Strong presentation skills to communicate business case, business updates and proposals.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams