Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

The Category Director is responsible for meeting the financial targets of a category(ies) across all formats and is responsible for working in partnership with the Format Category Teams to build category programs, understand and drive the business end-to-end from strategy to tactics.

The Category

Director will coach, mentor and develop their team and provide them direction in planning, vendor management, product assortment, space allocations, pricing and promotion in support of overall group objectives and all functions that impact financial objectives. The incumbent will liaise with various internal and external stakeholders and teams in order to achieve category objectives, including but not limited to Marketing, Finance, Promotions & Allocations, Brands, Operations & Vendors.

Work closely with the Format Category Teams to build category programs and ensure that targets for sales, market share, shrink and EBIT of a category(ies) are met.

Implement product assortment, sales and buying plans, while advocating for their customers’ needs, in order to achieve category targets and review implementation throughout the year, adjusting as required to meet targets.

Work with control label brand team to develop innovative and differentiated products that grow the brand and help to achieve overall strategy, sales and market share.





Deliver against control label objectives in order to achieve annual sales, market share and profit objectives.

Develop and communicate merchandising direction for each retail format for assigned category(ies).

Lead weekly store tours

This includes explicit consideration of on-the-job training needs for each colleague, arranging appropriate training, providing timely feedback and overseeing colleague development.

Collaboratively plan activities and develop solid relationships with the vendor community in order to maximize sales & profit.

Build strong, collaborative relationships and leverage all key stakeholders to invest in their business for growth ahead of market.

5-7 years of business experience in marketing, merchandising or pricing role

Strong Financial Acumen and experience managing P&L; statements A strong understanding of the market and competitive landscape in order to recognize and capitalize on opportunities

Proven strength in having a ‘customer lens’ in all decision making process

Proven ability to develop short and long term plans in line with corporate strategies

Ability to gather and synthesize customer, competitor and market insight and information

Strong data management and analytical skills with strict attention to detail and the ability to develop business insights and effectively communicate them to the business





Creative problem solver and strategic thinker with a strong work ethic An effective change agent who possesses the influencing skills needed to help the organization adopt new ways of thinking and to embrace more sophisticated business tools

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas.

We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste. #

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