Veterinary Channel Manager

A little bit about us
Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada is a leader in the pet care industry, whose vision is to be the world’s most trusted Company in Enriching the Lives of Pets and the People Who Love Them. We are high performers who thrive among the best and offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can contribute to challenging, satisfying and meaningful work.

We are committed to building a team that is committed to pets and their owners. Your Pet, Our Passion®

Bringing our brands to life and making them as relevant for today’s consumers as they’ve always been takes vision, passion and an innovative mind-set. If you can bring that into the mix, we know the magic will happen.

Position Snapshot

Business areas: Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada (NPP)
Job title: Veterinary Channel Manager
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Job Grade: 18

Position Summary

We are looking for a Veterinary Channel Manager based at our Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada location in Mississauga, Ontario reporting into the Senior Marketing Manager. This position is responsible for managing and executing the marketing plans for the Vet brands including digital and e-commerce for both clinics & retailers.

A day in the life of...

As a Veterinary Channel Manager, you will be a primary business partner to the marketing and sales teams, influencing and shaping brand strategy by channel for the Vet brands.

You will also:

•   Develop strategies and plans to drive clinic recommendations of Purina brands within the vet channel.
•   Work with marketing and sales to ensure sound category and brand strategy by segment
•   Lead development of strategy through execution for e-commerce customers
•   Provide recommendations on optimal launch plans for new products by channel built around insights and by working collaboratively with US teams
•   Assess innovation performance through pre and post launch analyses
•   Responsible for brand website strategy, management and execution of updates
•   Proactively identify and assess category, portfolio, and customer/ channel opportunities and develops a recommended plan of action
•   Lead and own the relationships with data suppliers to ensure best-in-class reporting, analysis & measurement is effective and efficient.
•   Leverage market trends and clinic knowledge to identify insights which shape this content and have broader implications to portfolio and brand development.

What will make you successful

As the successful candidate, you will be a self-starter and have excellent interpersonal skills, strategic business skills and time management skills. You will have proven problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to gain insights and develop recommendations. You will need to be results focused, detail oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment managing several complex priorities with strict deadlines.

You will also have:
•   6-8 years’ experience in Sales or Marketing
•   Experience leading the development of customer or brand business plans with execution and assessment of plan
•   Proficiency with Microsoft Office and analytics programs

We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression – this really could be a move towards the exciting career you’ve always wanted.

What you need to know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestle including a comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one as well as a Company matched retirement savings plan, Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company.

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

A little bit about us
Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada is a leader in the pet care industry, whose vision is to be the world’s most trusted Company in Enriching the Lives of Pets and the People Who Love Them. We are high performers who thrive among the best and offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can contribute to challenging, satisfying and meaningful work.

We are committed to building a team that is committed to pets and their owners. Your Pet, Our Passion®

Bringing our brands to life and making them as relevant for today’s consumers as they’ve always been takes vision, passion and an innovative mind-set. If you can bring that into the mix, we know the magic will happen.

Position Snapshot

Business areas: Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada (NPP)
Job title: Veterinary Channel Manager
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Job Grade: 18

Position Summary

We are looking for a Veterinary Channel Manager based at our Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada location in Mississauga, Ontario reporting into the Senior Marketing Manager. This position is responsible for managing and executing the marketing plans for the Vet brands including digital and e-commerce for both clinics & retailers.

A day in the life of...

As a Veterinary Channel Manager, you will be a primary business partner to the marketing and sales teams, influencing and shaping brand strategy by channel for the Vet brands.

You will also:

•   Develop strategies and plans to drive clinic recommendations of Purina brands within the vet channel.
•   Work with marketing and sales to ensure sound category and brand strategy by segment
•   Lead development of strategy through execution for e-commerce customers
•   Provide recommendations on optimal launch plans for new products by channel built around insights and by working collaboratively with US teams
•   Assess innovation performance through pre and post launch analyses
•   Responsible for brand website strategy, management and execution of updates
•   Proactively identify and assess category, portfolio, and customer/ channel opportunities and develops a recommended plan of action
•   Lead and own the relationships with data suppliers to ensure best-in-class reporting, analysis & measurement is effective and efficient.
•   Leverage market trends and clinic knowledge to identify insights which shape this content and have broader implications to portfolio and brand development.

What will make you successful

As the successful candidate, you will be a self-starter and have excellent interpersonal skills, strategic business skills and time management skills. You will have proven problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to gain insights and develop recommendations. You will need to be results focused, detail oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment managing several complex priorities with strict deadlines.

You will also have:
•   6-8 years’ experience in Sales or Marketing
•   Experience leading the development of customer or brand business plans with execution and assessment of plan
•   Proficiency with Microsoft Office and analytics programs

We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression – this really could be a move towards the exciting career you’ve always wanted.

What you need to know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestle including a comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one as well as a Company matched retirement savings plan, Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company.

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

Mississauga, CA