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Loblaw Companies Limited

Sep 12, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Marketing
    Product
  • Toronto
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need 5-7 years in product management, a related degree, strong leadership skills, P&L experience, and expertise in home textiles. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential.
  • You will drive product development, analyze market trends, prioritize customer needs, manage cross-functional teams, and execute product lifecycle processes to enhance brand growth and innovation.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5-7 years’ of product management/merchandising or equivalent experience
  • University degree required in Management, Marketing or Equivalent Field in a multifaceted product management role
  • Project Management Certification and/or MBA an asset
  • Validated experience leading all aspects of the product development lifecycle
  • 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
  • Strong financial competences and proven P&L management
  • Advanced level of initiative and judgment in order to coordinate and prioritize tasks, workload and projects
  • Advanced understanding of marketing and merchandising practices and procedures
  • Previous experience delivering finely-tuned product marketing strategies
  • Highly effective cross-functional team management
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills combined with strong presentation and public speaking skills
  • Advanced digital literacy skills, producing effective reports, documents, spreadsheets and presentations
  • Subject matter expertise in a home textiles industry including technical knowledge of the manufacturing process (spinning, weaving, dying etc.)
  • Comfortable understanding of CAD drawings
  • Passion for home goods and design

Responsibilities

  • Increase Control Brand (CB) penetration driving incremental profitability for the total category and increase CB sales by driving innovation and building brand loyalty through product differentiation
  • Drive the product development and business-planning process across cross-functional teams of the company including (Product Management, Sourcing, Surface Design, Packaging Design, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs, Category Management and Marketing)
  • Gathers, coordinates, and prioritizes market and customer needs
  • Analyze consumer needs, current market trends and portfolio performance to set the assortment direction
  • Monitor trends, new products, competitor, and category innovation activity to inform 3 Year Innovation Strategy and create opportunities for differentiation and driving incremental business opportunities
  • Build Product Plan Innovation strategies into short and long-term brand growth plans including base products and trend + innovation development
  • Build product strategy documents that describe business rationale, innovation classification, business goals, including financial feasibility, vendor selection, product and packaging features and claims, merchandising and promotional recommendations and effective marketing communications plans
  • Develop, implement, and maintain production timelines across multiple departments
  • Drive the execution of all product lifecycle processes for products, including product research, market research, competitive analysis, planning, positioning, roadmap development, requirements development, and product launch
  • Responsible for end-to-end product development cycle (ie. owner of initial concepts to finalized product)

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Product Manager at Loblaw?

The primary responsibility of the Product Manager is to drive the control brand Soft Home Textiles, Bed and Bath, and Décor agenda by managing the full lifecycle of product development, from conception through launch, while increasing Control Brand penetration and profitability.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A minimum of 5-7 years of product management/merchandising experience, a university degree in Management, Marketing, or a related field, and experience leading all aspects of the product development lifecycle are required. A Project Management Certification and/or MBA is an asset.

Is the position focused on a specific product line?

Yes, the position specifically focuses on Soft Home Textiles, Bed and Bath, and Décor within the Loblaw Brands Home + Entertainment division.

What skills are essential for the Product Manager role?

Essential skills include strong leadership and managerial capabilities, analytical and presentation skills, financial competence, project management expertise, advanced digital literacy, and subject matter expertise in the home textiles industry.

What is the company’s commitment to sustainability?

Loblaw is committed to sustainability and social impact through three pillars: Environment, Sourcing, and Community, and they strive to demonstrate leadership in these areas.

Will there be opportunities for growth within the company?

Yes, Loblaw offers progressive careers, comprehensive training, and a range of opportunities to help colleagues grow professionally.

Are there any accommodations available for applicants with disabilities?

Yes, accommodations are available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities at any stage of the application and employment process.

Is a criminal background check required for candidates?

Yes, candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check as part of the application process.

Does the role involve collaboration with cross-functional teams?

Yes, the Product Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Sourcing, Design, and Marketing, to drive product development and business planning.

Is previous experience in the home textiles industry necessary?

While not explicitly required, subject matter expertise in the home textiles industry, including technical knowledge of the manufacturing process, is highly valued for this role.

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Loblaw Companies Limited

At Loblaw, we're developing innovative products and solutions. Our focus is on empowering Canadians to Live Life Well.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1919
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Our Purpose – Live Life Well Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, the nation’s largest retailer, and the majority unit holder of Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust. Loblaw – and its portfolio of grocery, health and beauty, financial services and apparel businesses – provides Canadians with an unparalleled mix of value, assortment and convenience, and offers Canadians two of the country’s most recognized brands – President’s Choice and no name. The acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart, along with the powerful Life Brand and Optimum brand, has only served to reinforce our leadership position in the marketplace. As well, our PC Plus program, omni-channel efforts and multicultural merchandising offerings continued to be points of differentiation for our customer experience. In 2019, Loblaw has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Best Diversity Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.