Retail Marketing Coordinator

Who We Are

Founded in 1873, Ganong stands as Canada's oldest family owned and operated chocolate company. With a rich heritage and unwavering commitment to quality, we proudly produce our renowned confections in Canada’s Chocolate Town, St. Stephen, New Brunswick.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, the Retail Marketing Coordinator helps bring the multiple Ganong brands to life at the retail level. They are the key link between our marketing strategy and its execution in stores, working with cross-functional teams and retail partners to ensure our products are showcased in compelling, on-brand standards. They will also work with marketing service partners to drive go-to-market plans to support sales through activities. Focusing on tactics like social media, advertising campaigns, promotions, point of purchase materials, and product marketing to drive sales and brand awareness in the marketplace.

The Opportunity

Join Ganong and become a part of our story, where crafting confections to inspire life's sweetest moments is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our core values of safety, integrity, and heritage, we offer an inclusive culture that blends tradition with innovation. Discover endless opportunities for growth and impact as we create confections that bring joy and shape the future of sweet experiences.

Who You Are

You’re a highly organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented marketing professional with a passion for bringing brands to life at retail. You thrive in fast-paced environments, love managing multiple projects, and are energized by cross-functional teamwork. You have experience coordinating in-store marketing programs and events, and you know how to align with both internal teams and external partners to maximize brand visibility.

You’re just as comfortable tracking campaign performance as you are brainstorming eye-catching signage or retail displays. With a strong understanding of marketing calendars and seasonal planning, you can juggle logistics, timelines, and creative assets with ease. You’re proactive, solution-oriented, and have a keen eye for brand consistency across every customer touchpoint—from social media to shelf.

You're someone who can lead the charge on sales kits, manage relationships with agencies and vendors, and jump in to support trade shows and community events—all while keeping the promotional inventory in check and the team aligned.

Qualifications

1. Post-secondary education in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
2. 2–4 years of experience in retail marketing, trade marketing, or brand activation
3. Experience coordinating in-store campaigns, events, or promotions
4. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and external partners
6. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to brand consistency
7. Familiarity with marketing calendars, promotional planning, and seasonal campaign execution
8. Experience working with creative teams, printers, and suppliers to develop and produce marketing materials
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint); experience with project management tools is a plus
10. Comfortable tracking performance metrics and preparing campaign reports
11. Knowledge of the Canadian retail landscape is considered an asset
12. Bilingual (English/French) is an asset

Join our Sweet Team:

Become an integral part of Ganong as the Retail Marketing Coordinator, steering our company to new heights where fun, boldness, and quality are not just celebrated but valued. If this sounds like the perfect step in your sweet career path, apply online today. We're actively reviewing and interviewing eligible candidates on a rolling basis, so don't delay in submitting your application. We appreciate all applicants' interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.