Retail Strategy Manager

Dawn Staffing Solutions Inc; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Staffing Solutions Inc. is seeking a Retail Strategy Manager for the KWC region, serving one of our food processing clients. The role focuses on turning market data into actionable growth opportunities across Retail and Foodservice channels.

You will analyze syndicated data, prepare impactful reports, and collaborate with Sales and Brand teams to optimize assortment, pricing, and promotions. Strong presentation skills and knowledge of Circana/IRI/Numerator are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Category Management, Category Development, or Consumer Insights.
• Experience with Circana/IRI, NielsenIQ, Numerator, or similar tools.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian retail and foodservice markets.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.
• University degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market data to identify trends, drivers, and growth opportunities.
• Use data sources to develop actionable insights.
• Prepare reports and presentations on performance and recommendations.
• Identify category and brand growth opportunities across Retail and Foodservice.
• Support Sales and Brand teams with data-driven reviews and materials.
• Develop assortment, pricing, promotions, and planogram recommendations.
• Support new product launches and annual brand strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve growth goals.
• Adhere to Health, Food Safety, and GMP policies.

Skills

Category Management

Market Research Tools

Data Analysis

Communication

Presentation Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Fast-paced

Education

Business/Marketing degree

Tools

Circana/IRI/Numerator

NielsenIQ

Job description

We are looking for a Retail Strategy Manager in the KWC region for one of our food processing clients.

Pay

$110K-$120K

Duties And Responsibilities

• Analyze market and category data to identify trends, performance drivers, and growth opportunities.
• Use syndicated data sources such as Circana/IRI, NielsenIQ, and Numerator to develop actionable insights.
• Prepare reports and presentations highlighting business performance, key insights, and recommendations.
• Identify category and brand growth opportunities across Retail and Foodservice channels.
• Support Sales and Brand teams with customer reviews, data-driven recommendations, and sales materials.
• Develop assortment, pricing, promotional, and planogram recommendations to improve category performance.
• Support new product launches and annual brand strategies through category and consumer insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business and growth objectives.
• Follow all company, Health and Safety, Food Safety, and GMP policies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Category Management, Category Development, or Consumer Insights within CPG or a related industry.
• Experience with Circana/IRI, NielsenIQ, Numerator, or similar market research tools.
• Strong understanding of U.S. and Canadian retail and foodservice markets.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.
• University degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.