Associate Trade Marketing Manager

Lactalis Canada; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 88,400 - 110,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-Based Bonus System

4 Weeks of Vacation

Pension Program with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement Plan

Volunteer Day

Learning and Development Opportunities

Job summary

Lactalis Canada is hiring an Associate Trade Marketing Manager for a 12-month contract in Mississauga. The role involves maximizing profitable opportunities within a portfolio, collaborating across teams, and supporting financial forecasting.

Ideal candidates will have a university degree, strong analytical and communication skills, and at least three years of relevant experience. Attractive perks include a performance-based bonus, 4 weeks of vacation, and a pension program.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in sales and/or data analysis role.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional team environment.
• Strong technical skill set in budget planning and financial reviews.

Responsibilities

• Support financial forecasting and reporting for the trade marketing team.
• Collaborate with customer sales teams to achieve budget KPIs.
• Perform strategic analysis of data to provide insights for KPIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

University degree or college diploma

Tools

SAP/BW

Microsoft 365

PowerBI

Job description

Job Title: Associate Trade Marketing Manager – 12 month contract

Location: 405 The West Mall

About Us

Welcome to Lactalis Canada! We’re proud to be Canada’s #1 branded dairy company and to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s top employers by Forbes. Our purpose is to enrich and nurture the lives of Canadians by offering the best of dairy from Canada’s favourite dairy brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia. In fact, our products can be found in over 90% of Canadian refrigerators in any given time. As part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, we remain focused on innovation and quality and are seeking like‑minded individuals to join us as we continue our growth journey.

Our flexible hybrid work model accommodates 40% remote work, adapting to the evolving needs of our workforce. Step into a collaborative hub with our revamped office, and enjoy free parking, endless coffee, delicious Lactalis snacks, an on‑site gym, and more!

About the opportunity

The Associate Trade Marketing Manager provides support to the Trade Marketing Manager, the broader Trade Marketing team and the Divisional leadership in maximizing profitable opportunities on an assigned portfolio of businesses, consistent with corporate and Divisional strategies. The position is responsible for support, financial forecasting and reporting, developing and collaborating to execute pricing strategies, maximizing trade spend efficiency, as well as the management of product, promotion, and customer mix. The position represents the interest of the Division by acting as liaison between Customer Strategy and Development (CS&D), Sales, Marketing, Management Control, Supply Chain and Demand Planning departments.

The attributes we are looking for

• Works collaboratively with customer sales teams & CS&D to understand elapsed and projected performance to ensure budget KPIs (primarily volume, net sales, margin contribution) are achieved.
• Completion of financial forecasting & reporting of volume and net sales to division management control and Trade Marketing Manager. This includes commentary on commercial performance versus budget/prior year/financial forecasts and net sales (pricing & accrual) validation at month end.
• Strong collaboration with S&OP stakeholders (supply chain, demand planning, operations, sales operations, customer sales etc.) ensuring communication & resolution of forecasting inaccuracies impacting production planning and supply planning guidelines are adhered to.
• Performing strategic analysis of data from TPM, BW, Nielsen & Numerator to provide insights and recommendations on risks & opportunities to deliver division KPIs (primarily volume, net sales, margin contribution, market share). Responsible for ad‑hoc reporting as requested by Trade Marketing Manager.
• Responsible for maintenance of Trade Marketing reporting assets (e.g. Planogram Window Listing Trackers, Monthly Tracking KPI Dashboards, Projected Shortage Risks, Fill Rate Reports, LE Tracking etc.).
• Responsible for customer tactical trade requests & approvals (i.e., TPM approvals, incremental promotional funding, event fees, list price changes etc.).
• Assist Trade Marketing Manager with budget planning responsibilities such as volume building block & net sales consensus reviews with sales.
• Work cross‑functionally with account sales, supply chain & customer service to reduce finished goods write‑offs through fire‑sale & donation process.

What you will bring

• University degree or college diploma.
• Minimum three years of experience in sales and/or data analysis role.
• Strong analytical, planning and communication skills (formal and informal presentation).
• Strong leadership skills and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional team environment.
• Strong technical skill set in the areas of budget planning, investment analysis, and financial reviews.
• Ability to work and adapt to a fast paced, multi project environment.
• Proficient with business applications such as SAP/BW, TPM, Microsoft 365 and PowerBI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual (English and French) an asset.

What Lactalis will offer

• A Performance‑Based Bonus System.
• 4 Weeks of Vacation.
• A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%.
• Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year.
• A Volunteer Day to give back to your community.
• Learning and Development opportunities.
• A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility.

Our ESG commitment

Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.

At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.

Our commitment to DEI

Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness! Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities. We apply an equal access to employment program and invite women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and people with disabilities to apply.

Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.

Note

Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer.

Compensation

As part of our commitment to fairness, trust, and transparency and our ambition to be an Employer of Choice, the base salary range for this position is $88 400–$110 500+.

Please note: Along with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, your actual base salary will be fair, competitive, and be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications.