Coordinator, Local Store Marketing (Contract)

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Company: XMC Sponsorship & Experiential Marketing Agency

Title: Coordinator, Local Store Marketing (Contract)

Reports to: Senior Account Coordinator, XMC

Team: Sobeys

Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term 4-month contract (January 2027 - April 2027), opportunity to renew in May 2027 for 1-year contract

Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000 (pro-rated for duration of contract)

Location: Toronto, ON (XMC Office)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

XMC is an award winning Canadian-based marketing agency that believes Experience is Everything. This belief informs our strategic approach for creating organic moments and delivering consumer engagements that capture interest and drive memorable campaigns. Our data-first thinking allows us to integrate the consumer experience through multiple channels including Sponsorship, Experiential Marketing™ and media that deliver beyond expectations for brands.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Sobeys is seeking a Coordinator, Local Store Marketing (Contract) to oversee the day-to-day management of their Community Banner Marketing portfolio. This includes coordinating local store marketing campaigns, ad-hoc requests, sports and events sponsorship initiatives, and mobile food experience program.

This role involves supporting with successful execution of events, including but not limited to evaluating ad-hoc requests, coordinating approvals with internal stakeholders, managing assets, managing store communications, organizing report data, meeting regularly with stakeholders and agencies, and attending weekend events on-site as needed.

Accountabilities also include successful relationship management with internal stakeholders and store operations teams. The coordinator should demonstrate collaboration, strive for excellence, pay attention to details, and improve effectiveness overall. There will also be opportunities to contribute to various ad-hoc projects and programs that support the Community Banner team and its objectives.

In addition to managing the weekly responsibilities, the candidate should be able to provide forward thinking to help enhance our programs as well as the overall business.

This is a full-time contract role from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with the expectation of minimum of three (3) days in office.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribute to the on-time and delivery of local store marketing campaigns, along with sports & event sponsorship initiatives.
Work closely with Customer Insights, internal and external partners to conduct pre/post-campaign reporting and analysis and recommendations for improvements. Time Spent: 80%
Successful store and operational stakeholder relationship management. Time Spent: 10%
Contribute to the documentation of marketing calendar, status documents and updates. Time Spent: 10%

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Related university degree, college diploma or equivalent industry experience
Experience with national events and/or regional events
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong team player and collaborates with others to achieve shared goals
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to apply analytical thinking to reporting
1-2 years of marketing experience (Agency and/or brand setting preferred)
Can work effectively under pressure
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Resourceful in finding information and solutions
Takes initiative and is self-motivated
Positive attitude
Demonstrates dedication to program success
Holds a valid driver’s license

XMC'S VALUES

X-Factor Excellence: We aspire to work with people who treat others with empathy and respect, champion positive candor, and foster resilience to bounce back from challenges with a positive mindset.
Trust & Credibility: We take ownership of our actions, pursue excellence through high standards, and build trust by establishing a foundation of reliability and credibility.
Culture Creators: We approach challenges fearlessly through a “can-do” approach that earns us the respect of clients. We instill confidence through exemplary leadership, celebrate achievements as a united team and nurture an environment that promotes continuous development for sustained growth.
Harmonious Collaborators: Seamless collaboration allows our teams to achieve our shared goals, encourage curiosity, and foster an open exchange of ideas and perspectives that drive innovation and client success.

We thank all those who submit applications; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. XMC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). XMC is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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Resumes to be submitted in confidence to Lauren Mallais: lauren.mallais@xmc.ca

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About XMC: Founded in 2006, XMC is an award winning and proudly independent agency that provides strategic counsel and execution of bespoke Sponsorship and Experiential Marketing™ programs for over 50 world-class companies. XMC collaborates with clients to create powerful integrated marketing campaigns shaped by strategic insight, defined by meaningful execution, and supported by proprietary business tools and AI fuelled analytics. Together, we leverage shared passion points in sport, music, culture, and cause to connect, engage, and inspire target actions with our 60+ full time employees and a roster of 4,000 part time employees across the country.