Job Description

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 Director of Marketing, The Marketing Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping Ganong's market presence and driving overall brand and revenue growth. As a vital member of the Ganong Senior Leadership team, the Marketing Manager will lead planning, development, execution, and optimization of brand strategies and tactics.
You will lead portfolio innovation and renovation projects with the help of a broad cross-functional team. You will also work with external agency partners to drive consumer engagement and brand love. Your scope covers the entire marketing mix and is critical to driving overall brand health.
Beyond marketing, this role involves actively contributing to the establishment and nurturing of a positive team culture, fostering engagement, morale, continuous improvement, growth, performance, and team member well-being.

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

The ideal candidate for this dynamic position should have an affinity for variety and thrive in an environment that operates at a faster than average pace. They should possess a proactive and lively approach, demonstrating a keen ability to take initiative and be driven towards success. This individual must be adept at responding well to pressure, showcasing resilience and strategic thinking in the face of challenges.
You're a detail-oriented, collaborative, and creative marketing professional who thrives managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. You are comfortable pitching new concepts and projects to leadership, grounding your recommendations in consumer and retail strategy.
You're highly organized with a knack for tracking timelines, coordinating with vendors, and working across departments to deliver outstanding programs on time and on budget.

Qualifications

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Marketing or equivalent Minimum of 5 years' experience working in CPG marketing, ideally within food and grocery retail Deep experience in the commercialization of new products Ability to thrive in a complex environment while exhibiting flexibility and adaptability to change Ability to both lead strategically and deliver with precision, excellence and measurable outcomes Proven ability to build and foster effective cross-functional internal relationships. Proven ability to build positive, mutually beneficial relationships with external stakeholders (agencies, vendors, etc.). Ability to be both a leader and a follower, working both independently and as a member of a team Bilingual (English/French) is an asset

Join our Sweet Team

Join Ganong as our Marketing Manager and help lead our fun, bold, and quality-driven brand to new heights. If this sounds like the next sweet step in your career, apply online today. We're reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will contact only those selected for an interview.