Marketing Manager

Nestlé SA; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pet care is seeking a dynamic Brand Manager to lead innovative brand strategies and drive market growth. This role offers the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams, overseeing product launches and developing compelling communication strategies. With a focus on agility and strategic thinking, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment while contributing to the success of beloved pet brands. Join a company that values passion and creativity, and enjoy perks like hybrid work arrangements and discounts on products. If you're ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements

Excellent training and development programs

Discounts on Nespresso products

Access to Discount Company store

Bring your dog to work

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of brand/product management experience, leading agency teams.
• Innovative and strategic thinker with a passion for building brands.

Responsibilities

• Lead brand plans and strategies to drive market share growth.
• Oversee product innovations and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Brand Management

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Agility in Fast-Paced Environments

Education

University Degree in Business or Marketing

Tools

NielsenIQ Discover/Answers

Job description

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Position Snapshot
Business area: Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada
Location:Mississauga, ON located at 2500 Royal Windsor Dr, Mississauga ON L5J 1K8; Hybrid

A little bit about us
As a company made up of pet owners, we believe that pets and people are better together. If you share our passion for pets and you're looking for a career where you can take ownership, collaborate and contribute to challenging, satisfying and meaningful work, then you are the type of person we want at Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada. We are a leader in the pet care and pet nutrition industry, producing Canada’s best loved brands including Beneful , Beyond , Dog Chow , Cat Chow , Fancy Feast, Friskies, Tidy Cats, Pro Plan, Purina ONE and many more. Join us in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them.

What to Expect:
You will be leading brand plans and strategies to bring growth to the category. You will be working daily with cross-functional teams to make your plans come to life with lots of autonomy and support to really thrive.

A day in the life:

• Lead the development and implementation of business reviews and brand plans, identifying key category and consumer insights and strategies to build competitive advantage and drive market share.
• Oversee the launch of product innovations and renovations through collaboration with U.S. Brand Teams, cross functional teams, and own marketing deliverables including validating concepts, claims and packaging design adapts for Canada.
• Build Brand through translation of insights to action. Responsible for creating compelling communication and effective media strategies, including the plan to lead in digital.
• Accountable for improving the Return of Investment year over year and spend accuracy.

Role Requirements

• A University degree in Business or Marketing, and or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4-5 years of successful brand/product management experience, including leading agency teams.
• Innovative and strategic thinking skills with experience championing strategic business plans.
• Agility to pivot in a fast paced ever changing environment, comfortable taking calculated risks and doing things differently to carve a new way forward.
• Analytical experience in consumer-packaged goods with NielsenIQ Discover/Answers.
• Passion to build and grow brands, with a ‘can-do’ attitude and a willingness to challenge the status quo

• Hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• 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)
• Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships
• Bring your dog to work!

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.