Senior Manager, Marketing, Portfolio & Innovation

Agropur Cooperative; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition of years of service for VO

Flexible group insurance incl. telemed

Employee assistance program

Annual bonus opportunities

Pension plan with company contribution

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative seeks a Senior Manager, Marketing, Portfolio & Innovation – Fresh Products to grow the Natrel portfolio through strategic innovation and product development. You will partner with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Product Development, Supply Chain and Operations to align initiatives with consumer needs and business goals.

You will be supported by a Marketing Manager, Portfolio Optimization, focusing on rationalization and reformulation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Food Science, Engineering, or related field.
• MBA or graduate degree is an asset.
• 7+ years in CPG, food, beverage, or related industry.
• Experience in innovation/portfolio management and brand management.

Responsibilities

• Define Natrel portfolio strategy and growth roadmaps.
• Identify and prioritize innovation, renovation, and expansion opportunities.
• Lead end-to-end innovation pipeline from concept to market.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and budget.
• Translate insights into strategic recommendations for portfolio growth.
• Monitor trends and find opportunities; foster a culture of innovation.

Skills

Bilingual French/English

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder influencing

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing / Business / Food Science / Engineering

Job description

Job Type: Regular

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters. At Agropur, accountability means owning challenges and taking concrete action to achieve results.

The Senior Manager, Marketing, Portfolio & Innovation – Fresh Products is responsible for driving the growth and profitability of the Natrel portfolio by defining and executing innovation, renovation, and portfolio management strategies. This individual identifies growth opportunities, leads the innovation pipeline, and oversees projects from concept through commercialization. Working closely with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Product Development, Supply Chain, and Operations teams, they ensure initiatives meet consumer needs while achieving business objectives.

The role is supported by a Marketing Manager, Portfolio Optimization, who is responsible for product rationalization, portfolio simplification, and reformulation initiatives.

Benefits & Perks

• Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services
• Employee assistance program
• Annual bonus opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.)
• Pension plan with company contributions
• Salary scale 006: $: 100 900 to $126 100 (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and skills related to the position.)

Responsibilities

• Define the Natrel portfolio strategy and develop long-term growth roadmaps based on consumer trends, market insights, and customer needs.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize innovation, renovation, and portfolio expansion opportunities to drive growth and profitability.
• Lead the end-to-end innovation pipeline, including business case development, stage-gate reviews, stakeholder alignment, and post-launch performance tracking.
• Mobilize and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
• Translate consumer, customer, and market insights into actionable strategic recommendations that support portfolio growth.
• Monitor emerging trends, technologies, and innovation best practices to identify new opportunities.
• Develop team capabilities and foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Food Science, Engineering, or a related field. An MBA or other graduate degree is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in the consumer packaged goods (CPG), food, beverage, or a related industry.
• Proven experience in innovation management, portfolio management, product commercialization, or brand management.
• Demonstrated success leading innovation programs from concept through market launch.
• Strong business acumen with experience developing business cases and managing complex cross-functional projects.
• Solid understanding of portfolio strategy, product lifecycle management, and growth opportunities.
• Excellent analytical, project management, communication, and stakeholder influencing skills.
• Proven ability to translate consumer and market insights into business opportunities and drive results in a complex matrix organization.
• Bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.

Agropur is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations).