Marketing Manager, Starbucks (foodservice)

Position Snapshot
Business area: Nestlé Professional
Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8; Hybrid 

A little bit about us
Nestlé Professional is the global foodservice leader in developing and manufacturing innovative food and beverage solutions, and beverage equipment systems that enable foodservice operators across all channels to delight their customers and grow their businesses. We are the trusted Partner of Choice in the Out of Home Channel, providing category and channel expertise to our foodservice accounts.  As a company, we support your personal growth with a people-focused culture and a flexible and diverse working environment.

What to Expect: 
You will be responsible for the management of “We Proudly Serve Starbucks” business portfolio including Starbucks Coffee and Beverages Products, dispensing equipment, smallware and branding material within Nestlé Canada’s foodservice division - Nestlé Professional. 
 

A day in the life:

• Own the P&L and be responsible for building and executing Annual Marketing Plans that deliver on the business strategies 
• Bring the essence of the Starbucks master brand to life within foodservice channels by implementing pre-aligned brand guidelines and monitoring compliance
• Grow the Starbucks core coffee and beverages business in the non-commercial foodservice channels such as Lodging, Healthcare, Education, Offices
• Lead the execution of seasonal beverage programs with limited time menus promoted though online (email, website, social, ecommerce) and offline marketing platforms
• Identify innovation and renovation (I&R) opportunities based on consumer needs, operator needs and long-term category strategies
• Work with the Nestlé Commercialization team and Starbucks team members to complete tasks related to each step of the Idea-to-Launch process
• Liaise with Nestlé US Marketing counterparts and Nestlé Global Headquarter point of contact to leverage resources and cross-share data and insights to build strategies
• Monitor out-of-home beverage menu and pricing trends, provide insight support to Sales team for product demonstrations and presentations to key customers
• Enable Sales team to acquire, grow and retain customers by arranging training and ensuring availability of selling tools, operator tools, smallware etc.
• Be responsible for the performance, coaching and development of a Marketing Associate

Role Requirements

• A University degree in Business or Marketing, and or equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of 5 years of marketing experience required in Packaged Goods or Food & Beverage industry
• Foodservice experience is preferred; Business to Business (B2B) Marketing/ Sales experience will be considered an asset
• Must be able to optimally handle change in a multifaceted environment and take care of uncertainties
• Should be adept at moving between critical thinking and operational executions

Preferred Skills 

• Should be highly entrepreneurial while respecting necessary guardrails
• Must possess excellent communication & presentation skills
• Must be able to work independently with strong work ethic and ownership

Benefits

•    Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment 
•    Company matched pension plan 
•    Three of Vacation and five(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) 
 

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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