Senior Promotion Technician

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Promotions Technician on a temporary basis, up to 18 months, on our Centre Store Food team.

This position is a hybrid opportunity and is based in Saskatoon, SK.

Our Promotions Technician role is a high-level non-management position that is a great stepping stone for management roles at FCL. If you are looking to gain experience in the retail/wholesale Food industry and want to get your foot in the door, this is the opportunity for you!

What you’ll do:

• Create the layout for the weekly print grocery flyer which includes plotting items provided by Category Management Teams and working with vendors to create multi-product inserts.
• Proof and edit multiple print and in-store promotions per week ensuring all timelines are strictly adhered to, ensure all flyer guidelines are met, and sign off on press proof.
• Communicate to retails any promotional information including price, item changes, etc.
• Proof fresh inputs and fresh layout before sending information to Marketing & Communications.
• Communicate effectively with the team, retails, other departments, and vendors.
• Other duties as required.

Who you’ll work with:

The Team: You will work closely with two other Promotions Technicians and will report into the Food Marketing Supervisor. This team strives to cultivate a culture of collaboration, support, communication.

The Collaborators: You will work closely with other functions in our Food team and collaborate across the organization with teams such as Marketing and Communications.

Why it matters:

We help local Co-ops serve their communities by providing support and leadership to food, pharmacy, liquor and convenience stores, and by delivering quality products and exemplary customer service.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Sales & Marketing and:

• Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in retail/wholesale food industry (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.)
• Have a recognized two-year post-secondary diploma in Business Administration or Marketing. Preference will be given to those applicants who hold a University degree.
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with daily deadlines while working within a team environment.
• Have a general knowledge and interest in food and grocery.

What we offer:

• Competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs .

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by November 8, 2024.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.

Posted on October 25, 2024.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.