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Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a 12 months contract opportunity for a Account Specialist. This role is based out of our offices located in Mississauga; ON, Halifax, NS.
Here's where you will be focusing:
- Support clients day-to-day in planning, developing and monitoring performance of digital campaigns.
- Join pitches as needed and work alongside Client Success Manager in bringing together materials / tools necessary to support in pitches.
- Coordinate with teams to drive success in advertisers’ digital media campaigns (e.g., brief in and coordinate assets between vendor partners, creative services, and internal execution teams).
- Work with media planner to set up campaigns (e.g., maintain blocking charts, work-back schedules, budget summaries, plan delivery, campaign reports).
- Work with measurement and reporting teams to ensure timely report that reflect advertiser objectives and priorities.
- Work closely with merch and e-commerce teams to ensure proper landing page experiences and the right products are selected for the digital marketing campaigns.
- Monitor the latest trends in digital media (e.g., channels, ad formats and tech) to improve campaign performance and provide recommendations on how to leverage new tools/services.
- Ensure all design deliverables, including brand pages and creative adhere to the latest technical requirements and established guidelines.
- Will need to co-ordinate with most functions across the organization (e.g., merchandising, national sourcing, shopper marketing, UX) and external partners (e.g., vendor partners, creative agencies, advertisers).
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What you have to offer:
- Mandatory: 3+ years experience in account management and / or project management and / or digital marketing (Experience in retail media is an asset).
- Mandatory: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Economics, Business, Finance, or related discipline required.
- Demonstrated experience in media buying platforms, ad serving, demand side and analytics platforms, and relationship management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships across varying levels of seniority and a complex, matrixed organization.
Who we are
Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.
Learn more about our story and culture:
Who We Are | Why Work With Us
Total Rewards
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
Additional Information
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Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.
