Manager, Retail Media Network (12-Month Contract)

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Overview

We are looking for a Retail Media Network Manager (12-Month Contract) to lead the strategy, operations, and growth of EM+. This role will drive cross-functional collaboration, optimize RMN performance, and build the capabilities and processes needed to deliver exceptional value for our clients and business.

Here’s Where You’ll Be Focusing

• Serve as a key member of the RMN leadership team, collaborating with other functional leaders and the Head of Retail Media to define and refine the vision and strategy for EM+.
• Drive long-term strategic planning frameworks, plans, and timelines, shaping future-focused initiatives and ensuring execution readiness.
• Lead frequent RMN reporting processes, coordinating the team’s efforts to deliver periodic financial forecasting, budgeting, and executive updates and presentations.
• Oversee the day-to-day operational functions of the RMN organization, including revenue management (planning and forecasting, pricing, rate cards, billing, and levels of service), marketing and public relations (internal and external), process development, implementation and improvement, training (internal and external), and the implementation of new advertising technology and tools.
• Support Legal governance, data security, purchasing, and other cross-functional approvals.
• Develop RMN performance frameworks to set goals, measure results, and drive continuous improvement.
• Support GTM and commercial enablement efforts, including case studies, client webinars, and the EM+ value proposition.
• Partner with the Head of EM+ and HR to lead the Nova Scotia Talent Strategy, recruiting and developing a high-performing Halifax-based team.
• Lead cross-functional alignment with enterprise marketing, shopper marketing, promotional planning, loyalty, IT, measurement, product management, legal, security, purchasing, finance, and HR, as well as advisory committees and external suppliers, ensuring collaboration, governance, decision clarity, and organizational support of EM+.
  
  

What You Have To Offer

• Minimum of 12+ years of digital advertising, media, or marketing experience in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Experience creating, implementing, and refining processes to drive efficiency.
• 5+ years of experience leading high-performing teams.
• Experience in a start-up environment is a plus; retail or CPG experience is also a plus.
• Proven ability to guide cross-functional teams toward a common vision and lead through influence.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities with limited resources.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong financial acumen.
  
  

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.

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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.

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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.