Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.

The Sobeys family is looking for a passionate and experienced marketing professional to join our team as a Sponsorship Specialist. In this role, you will help bring our grocery brands to life through a energetic portfolio of sports, community, and cultural partnerships. You'll play a key role in managing day-to-day partner relationships, developing and executing integrated sponsorship programs, and delivering impactful experiences that connect with customers and support our broader business objectives.

Individual Accountabilities:

- Lead the execution of Sobeys' sponsorship strategy through integrated marketing programs that prioritize sales growth, strengthen brand awareness, and deepen customer engagement.
- Build and manage day-to-day relationships with sponsorship partners, ensuring contractual rights are fulfilled and partnerships deliver business value.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to develop, execute, and optimize sponsorship marketing campaigns, including Scene+ integration and supplier-funded programs.

- Lead the development of marketing briefs, creative execution, project timelines, budgets, and approvals to ensure flawless program delivery.
- Manage sponsorship partner requests, internal communications, marketing calendars, and project tracking to support successful program execution.
- Partner with Media, Insights, and external agencies to measure campaign performance and identify opportunities to optimize future sponsorship activations.





Position Requirements:

- An Undergraduate Degree
- Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience in marketing, advertising, sponsorship, or retail / merchandising environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Passion for marketing, sponsorship, and the emotional connection of food, family, + experience
- Knowledge of digital platforms
- Excellent oral and written communication skills

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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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

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.

📌 Sponsorship Specialist (Calgary)
🏢 Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
📍 Calgary