Associate Marketing Manager – Full-Time

Kohl & Frisch Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare distribution company in Toronto seeks an Associate Marketing Manager to drive brand performance across various programs. The ideal candidate will lead marketing strategies and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Required qualifications include a university degree in Marketing or Business, 3-4 years of experience, and proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft tools. This role is vital for shaping brand strategies and ensuring commercial impact in the market.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of relevant marketing experience in CPG, healthcare, or retail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills interpreting sales/performance data.

Responsibilities

• Champion the development and execution of marketing strategies.
• Lead day-to-day brand management for Health One private label.
• Prepare and deliver regular reports on marketing performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Education

University degree with major in Marketing or Business

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1916, Kohl & Frisch Limited has a solid reputation in the healthcare industry that distinguishes it as the only national, Canadian-owned and operated wholesale distributor. A family-owned company, it is one of Canada’s leading national distributors and is the essential link between pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers. Kohl & Frisch is fully equipped to service large chain retailers, independent pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals for all their Rx, OTC, home healthcare, and front shop needs.

Primary Role of This Position

The Associate Marketing Manager plays a critical leadership role within the Marketing team, with end-to-end responsibility for driving brand and business performance across Health One, K&F formulary programs, Retail Pharmacy Services and HealthSnap, our DTC e-commerce platform. This role is designed for a high-potential marketer who thrives on ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering results.

You will lead and support the planning and execution of integrated marketing programs that drive share, visibility, and commercial impact. Working closely with Sales, MR, Finance, IT, and Customer Service—as well as external agency and vendor partners—you will help shape strategy, manage day-to-day execution, and contribute to long-term brand-building and innovation. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in marketing fundamentals, a sharp analytical mindset, and a bias for action.

Responsibilities

• Brand Management: Champion the development and execution of marketing strategies that elevate the brand, support business objectives, and deliver measurable results.
• Lead day-to-day brand management of the Health One private label brand, across product, price, promotion, place, packaging, and positioning, including assortment planning, pricing strategy, promotional execution, brand messaging, creative development, and retailer enablement.
• Support the development and execution of marketing strategies for K&F’s formulary programs, Retail Pharmacy Services, and HealthSnap.ca—ensuring brand alignment and commercial impact.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align marketing efforts with the organization’s goals and contribute to cross-functional projects.
• Act as a brand steward across the organization and with external partners, ensuring consistency and clarity in brand representation.
• Analyze category, customer, and consumer insights to identify opportunities and drive strategic recommendations.
• Support annual brand planning and go-to-market execution, including packaging updates, pricing strategies, and customer presentations.
• Lead creative development and content execution across digital, in-store, and trade channels, collaborating with agency partners and internal teams.
• Project Management: Own the execution of key marketing programs, events and initiatives, meeting timelines and stakeholder expectations, with regular updates to leadership.
• Support budget tracking, forecasting, and reconciliation, providing insights to optimize spend.
• Manage agency and vendor relationships to ensure high-quality output and efficient delivery of creative and promotional work.
• Prepare and deliver regular reports on marketing campaign performance, market trends, and competitive insights.
• Serve as a key liaison between Marketing and internal stakeholders to ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Lead cross-functional workstreams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Sales and Manufacturer Relations Program Support: Lead end-to-end execution of the pharmacy flyer program, including artwork, design approvals, pricing, production logistics, and post-program review.
• Develop sales and vendor enablement materials to support sell-in and in-market success.
• Oversee production and distribution of marketing collateral, coordinating with translators, agencies, and vendors.
• Manage seasonal promotions and pre-book campaigns, including coordination of order forms, price lists, and customer communications.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership presence with a resourceful, accountable, and initiative-driven approach.
• Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail and executional discipline.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and influence across functions and levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Highly organized with strong time management and project coordination capabilities.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
• Solutions-oriented and motivated by results, with a passion for marketing and a desire to grow within a dynamic team.

Education and Experience

• University degree with major in Marketing or Business.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• 3-4 years of relevant marketing experience, ideally in CPG, healthcare, or retail.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting sales / performance data and drawing actionable insights (e.g., Nielsen, IQVIA, internal POS).
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience handling large datasets; strong Excel is critical.
• Proficiency in website maintenance, digital content management, and e-commerce platforms.
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms, CRM / email marketing (e.g., Klaviyo), and digital media (Meta, Google Ads) is an advantage.

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