Assistant Brand Manager

Altis Recruitment; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Assistant Brand Manager for a 6-month contract in Toronto. The role involves managing brand initiatives, overseeing budgets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in Business or Marketing, at least 3 years in brand marketing, and strong Microsoft Office skills. This position offers a hybrid work model with a dynamic marketing team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in brand marketing within the CPG industry.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Bilingualism (French and/or Italian) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with external agencies efficiently.
• Track brand performance and provide regular updates.
• Conduct market and brand analysis.

Skills

Brand marketing

Project management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Market analysis

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business or Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

AC Nielsen

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Brand Manager

Job Type: Contract

Contract Length: 6 Months (Potential for extension)

Location: North York, ON (Hybrid – 3 days/week on-site)

We’re partnering with a leading CPG company to find a driven and detail-oriented Assistant Brand Manager for a 6-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic marketing team and contribute to the strategic development and execution of brand initiatives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage relationships and deliverables with external agencies (PR, shopper marketing, advertising, research, graphic design, etc.) efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Provide regular updates on brand performance by tracking shipment volumes, consumption trends, competitive activity, and in-market initiatives.
• Conduct market and brand analysis to support strategic planning and execution within a fast-moving CPG environment.
• Oversee brand budgets and invoicing processes, liaising with both Finance and external vendors.
• Develop compelling presentations to communicate strategy, performance, and insights.
• Interpret and apply findings from qualitative and quantitative research to inform product and marketing decisions.
• Assist in the development and management of artwork, packaging, SKU changes, and merchandising materials.
• Support the creation and implementation of consumer activation plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance) and liaise with international counterparts in the US and global offices (Luxembourg, Alba).
• Work with legal to ensure proper use of brand assets and compliance in third-party interactions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience or exposure to brand marketing in the CPG industry.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Demonstrated project management capabilities and organizational skills
• Familiarity with AC Nielsen or other syndicated data sources
• Budget management experience preferred
• Bilingualism (French and/or Italian) is considered an asset