Marketing Associate

Nestlé; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental

Pension plan

3 weeks vacation + 5 personal days

Hybrid work arrangements

Training & development programs

Educational assistance

Bonus eligibility

Product discounts

Job summary

Nestlé Canada Inc. – Ice Cream Division in North York is seeking a Marketing Associate to support key Ice Cream brands and report to the Senior Marketing Manager.

This role offers broad exposure across marketing, innovation, commercialization, and manufacturing, providing a solid foundation for a career in consumer marketing. The position emphasizes developing and executing marketing plans, analyzing consumer insights, collaborating with cross-functional partners, coordinating events, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Entry-level opportunity. Relevant internship, co-op, or up to 3 years of experience in Marketing, Sales, Sales Strategy, Project Management, Agency, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), or related commercial functions is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and communicate recommendations through clear storytelling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated learning agility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing marketing plans and digital marketing strategies aligned with brand objectives and trends.
• Support analysis of consumer insights and market data to inform strategies and initiatives.
• Gain exposure to brand management, consumer insights, innovation, commercialization, and planning.
• Support end-to-end commercialization of projects with Marketing, R&D, Commercialization and factory counterparts.
• Collaborate with Marketing, R&D, Commercialization, Operations, Sales and Sales Strategy to drive initiatives.
• Coordinate and support marketing events including product launches and trade shows.
• Monitor performance of marketing initiatives and provide insights for improvement.
• Assist in managing relationships with external vendors and agencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Business area: Nestlé Canada Inc. – Ice Cream Division

Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8;

Hybrid

A Little Bit About Us

While Nestlé is known for KitKat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Maggi®, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.

Position Snapshot

Business area: Nestlé Canada Inc. – Ice Cream Division

Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8;

Hybrid

A Little Bit About Us

While Nestlé is known for KitKat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Maggi®, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.

We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,400+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward.

Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.

What to Expect:

Join our team in North York as a Marketing Associate, supporting key Ice Cream brands and reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager, Ice Cream. This role offers broad exposure across marketing, innovation, commercialization, and manufacturing, making it an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation for a career in consumer marketing.

A day in the life:

• Assist in the development and execution of marketing plans and digital marketing strategies that align with brand objectives, market trends, and enhance brand visibility and engagement
• Support the analysis of consumer insights and market data to inform marketing strategies and initiatives on an ongoing basis and within the business planning cycle.
• Gain exposure to multiple areas of marketing, including brand management, consumer insights, innovation, commercialization, and business planning.
• Support innovation and renovation projects through the end-to-end commercialization journey, partnering with Marketing, R&D, Commercialization, and our local factory to bring ideas from concept to market launch.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across Marketing, R&D, Commercialization, Operations, Sales, and Sales Strategy to execute marketing initiatives and drive business results.
• Coordinate and support marketing events, including product launches and trade shows.
• Monitor and report on the performance of marketing initiatives, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in managing relationships with external vendors and agency partners to ensure alignment with brand goals.
• Build an understanding of the end-to-end product lifecycle through collaboration with manufacturing teams and high exposure to factory operations

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Entry-level opportunity. Relevant internship, co-op, or up to 3 years of experience in Marketing, Sales, Sales Strategy, Project Management, Agency, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), or related commercial functions is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and communicate recommendations through clear storytelling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated learning agility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to present insights and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner.
• Experience using data to identify trends, opportunities, and business insights.
• Experience supporting projects in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to create effective presentations and communicate business recommendations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
• Company matched pension plan
• Three weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
• Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
• Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
• Up to 50% off - Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)

Compensation Range: CAD $58,000 – CAD $76,000 + bonus eligibility

At Nestlé Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices.

What You Need To Know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require.Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.