Position Snapshot
Business areas: Nestlé Nutrition & Health
Job title: Assistant Marketing Manager, Multicultural 
Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8
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A little bit about us

We are the worldwide leader in early childhood nutrition, combining products, educational resources and services to encourage the early establishment of healthy eating habits from birth to preschool. 

Position Summary

We are looking for a dynamic Assistant Marketing Manager based at our North York office. This role will be responsible for leading the development and execution of marketing plans for our Multicultural portfolio consisting of the brands CERELAC and NIDO. This is a high-growth portfolio within the Nutrition & Health BU and is a critical part of shaping the future of Nutrition in Canada.

A day in the life of an Assistant Marketing Manager

As an Assistant Marketing Manager, you will dive deep into the consumer target and develop market plans to continue to drive growth. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop strategic recommendations, drive product launches, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, all while deepening your expertise in brand building.

You will:

•    Leverage brand, consumer, and marketplace data to recommend marketing strategies, and activities for the 18-Month Brand Plan (aligned with 3 Year Brand Roadmap and learnings from previous years)
•    Lead the end-to-end execution of Innovation & Renovation projects collaborating on activities including research, volume forecasting, pricing strategy, packaging & product development, as well as launch presentations, sales kits and samples for sales
•    Monitor the health of core business and performance of newly launched products using Nielsen 
•    Brief internal and external creative partners for the development and adaption of marketing assets including but not limited to campaign graphics, video assets, POS designs, flyer ads etc.
•    Coordinate with printers and 3rd party warehouse to ensure on-time delivery and in-stock inventory of all sales support and visibility tools e.g. POS items, sales kits
•    Work with media agency to develop and execute media plan with the optimum targeting, channel mix and durations to secure high ROI 
•    Select Influencers and write briefs for them to ensure compliant and on-brand messaging throughout different campaigns
•    Be responsible for managing the allocated marketing budget through creation of purchase orders, timely booking of expenses and regular tracking
•    Work with Technical Packaging counterpart and external agency to develop and rollout pre-loaded in-store floor units e.g. Half Pallets
•    Liaise with regional counterparts on a need basis to leverage resources and cross-share data and insights to build strategies

What will make you successful?

•    University degree in Business or Marketing
•    A minimum of 3 years of marketing experience. CPG experience is strongly preferred.
•    An understanding of product commercialization processes ideally within CPG 
•    Should be able to read and understand a P&L statement
•    Must be able to work with strong ownership and attention to details
•    Must be able to work effectively in a dynamic environment and deal with uncertainties
•    Must possess excellent communication & story-telling skills

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 marketing career you’ve always wanted.

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 
•    Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
•    Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
•    Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
•    Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories 
•    Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites) 

Compensation Range: $71,000 – $89,000 CAD

At Nestle Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, in compliance with Ontario's pay transparency regulations.

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.  
Nestlé 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’s 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. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

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