Job Description

A little 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 Nestl\xc3\xa9 Purina PetCare Canada. We are a leader in the pet care and pet nutrition industry, producing Canada\xe2\x80\x99s best loved brands including Alpo \xc2\xae, Beneful \xc2\xae, Beyond \xc2\xae, Dog Chow \xc2\xae, Cat Chow \xc2\xae, Fancy Feast\xc2\xae, Friskies\xc2\xae, Tidy Cats\xc2\xae, Pro Plan\xc2\xae, Purina ONE\xc2\xae and many more. Join us in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them.

Position Snapshot
Business area: Nestl\xc3\xa9 Canada Purina PetCare
Job title: Assistant Marketing Manager
Location: Mississauga, ON (Hybrid-Mode)


Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
• Company matched pension plan
• Three weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Free Headspace Account \xe2\x80\x93 guidance to create habits to support your mental health
• Up to 50% off \xe2\x80\x93 Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestl\xc3\xa9, 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!

Position Summary
We are looking for an Assistant Marketing Manager, based at our Mississauga office, In this role, you will work with a dynamic team to strengthen, evolve, and grow a brand in a fast-paced category. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a deep understanding of brand building, harness your strategic and executional prowess, and become a category expert.


A day in the life of an AMM:
As Assistant Marketing Manager, you will be working on a variety of projects across the portfolio. This role is a great opportunity to build strategic and fulsome recommendations, collaborate on innovation and renovation with US brand teams, commercialize approved launches, and provide overall support to the team across various initiatives. You will be working daily with various stakeholders and cross-functional teams, with lots of autonomy and support to thrive.


You will also:

• Provide fact-based analytical data to support consumer and customer initiatives and to drive portfolio profitability and growth.
• Manage the end-to-end execution of key Innovation & Renovation projects, collaborating and influencing effectively across various stakeholders to execute with excellence
  • Support the management of all launch related initiatives and communication, including research, volume builds, packaging & product development, as well as launch presentations, sales kits and samples for sales
• Assist in management of packaging, pricing, promotional, merchandising and distribution strategies to support brand & category plans
• Prepare and present monthly brand and competitive performance reviews vs. KPIs using available data tools such as AC Nielsen, to provide a complete understanding of category dynamics and business health
• Support and in some instances lead team processes such as budget management & tracking and monthly priority status meetings
• Leverage brand, consumer, and marketplace data to recommend marketing strategies, and activities as part of the annual business plan
• Support and collaborate with internal team members and external stakeholders across various initiatives and product launches
  

What will make you successful
As the successful candidate you will be a creative thinker who can balance strategic thinking and executional impact with excellent planning, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. You will already have great project management and analytical skills coupled with your highly organised, conscientious approach. Pro-activity, tenacity and enthusiasm are essential, as will be your ability to understand and work within our competitive market. You will also:

• University degree in Business or Marketing, and or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of marketing experience required. CPG experience is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of commercialization process within CPG with ability to leverage Nestl\xc3\xa9 processes, resources, and environment.
• Self-motivated, results focused with strong analytical skills and curiosity.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinker.
• Passionate to build and grow brands, with \xe2\x80\x98can-do\xe2\x80\x99 attitude and a willingness to challenge status quo.
• Must be able to manage change and evolve in a fast-paced dynamic and matrix environment.
• Proficient computer literacy: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other MS applications.

We have a friendly, supportive team in an environment that prioritises coaching and mentoring. There are real opportunities for future development and progression \xe2\x80\x93 this really could be a move towards the exciting opportunity to drive strategy and build a marketing career with the. leader in the PetCare industry.


What you need to know
We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don\xe2\x80\x99t delay in submitting your application.

Nestl\xc3\xa9 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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. Nestl\xc3\xa9 will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.