Associate Brand Manager - Toronto, Canada - McCain Foods (Canada)

McCain Foods (Canada)

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:
Associate Brand Manager

Position Type:
Regular - Full-Time

Position Location:
Toronto HQ

Requisition ID: 20541

We know the importance that food plays in people's lives - the power it has to bring people, families and communities together.

Our purpose is to bring enjoyment to people's lives through great tasting food, in a way which reflects our values.

If you're a creative and passionate individual who is interested in honing your marketing and general management skills in a Canadian owned and operated business where you can have autonomy to locally develop and implement brand plans, come join us at McCain Foods (Canada).

Reporting to the Senior Brand Manager, the Associate Brand Manager supports the team in delivering volume, profit/share objectives and has specific ownership and accountability for projects within the brand team.

This position is based out of our Toronto Sales/Marketing Office, which currently has a hybrid-working model.

This position is specific to the Retail SnApps business which includes iconic brands such as McCain Pizza Pockets and Deep N' Delicious Cakes.

Key Accountabilities

Managing multiple projects (new launches, research, cost savings, consumer promotions, etc) to deliver upon agreed metrics. Has the ability to recommend changes in resource allocation within set parameters.
Management of annual Retail Canada SnApps budget, including reconciliation and ensuring 100% on target
Identifying insights through data (Neilsen, financial, consumer, customer) and making recommendations that support the delivery of the brands short and long term plan objectives
Assisting in delivering the marketing mix with ownership of specific executions in partnership with our agency teams
Supporting the development and execution of sales fundamentals (pricing, merchandising, shelving, assortment)
Building a sound knowledge of the retail food market and taking initiative on being informed of the latest developments.
Contributing to and building team & functional culture

Qualifications

Undergraduate Degree. Major in marketing preferred and an MBA is strong plus.
Marketing experience in consumer packaged goods; A strong understanding of the CPG retail environment with the ability to deliver solutions that benefit the company and customer
Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstance
High degree of accountability with the ability to hold self and others accountable to meet commitments
Ability lead cross functional projects and teams and handle multiple projects and priorities on time with excellence
Ability to build and maintain partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to function effectively as a leader and in a team and matrixed environment
Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills (gathers critical data, translates analysis of an opportunity to resulting volume and financial goals, develops POV and recommendation)
Ability to be resilient in the face of adversity
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, meritbased, and equitable workplace. As a global familyowned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger._
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs._
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the _Global Employee Privacy Policy_

Job Family:
Marketing

Division:
NA Potato

Department:
Canada Retail Marketing Snaps

Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto || US - United States of America : Illinois : Oakbrook Terrace

Company:
McCain Foods (Canada)