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The Opportunity: As one of the only CPG companies to be headquartered in Canada, a marketing career at Maple Leaf Foods (MLF) offers you a unique opportunity to develop strategies and act as the general manager of a business, rather than work at a satellite office. The Marketing Associate will work with and learn from an experienced Marketing leader. In this role, you will manage a portfolio within the Wieners & Sausage business unit and will work with your oneup to map out the category strategy. You will provide category reporting & analysis and will lead a crossfunctional team to ensure that strategic priorities and category plans are executed. This position requires a balance of creative skills with critical thinking, project management, and performance measurement. Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role is encouraged to apply online by April01. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration. Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount Compensation: $69,000 - $104,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual shortterm incentive. Snapshot of a DayintheLife: Help to build category strategies and work with your oneup to develop and bring multiyear plans to life to deliver category growth and successfully differentiate MLF from our competitors. Consistently leverage data and develop insights from Nielsen and internal data sources to provide category share and financial reporting and analysis for the category, including weekly, monthly, and annual rhythms as well as adhoc analyses. Analyze brands, market, and competitive trends and recommend suitable actions. Be involved and lead your category in MLFs budgeting process. Support the Retail Sales and Brand teams to grow MLF branded share in your category. Lead the commercialization of new product innovations, acting as project manager and working with crossfunctional stakeholders including product development, finance, revenue management, operations, packaging, graphics, and purchasing to ensure successful, ontime launches. What Youll Bring: Postsecondary degree in Business or Marketing. 13 years previous experience in marketing, sales, advertising, finance, category management or analytics roles within consumer packaged goods or grocery industry. Passion & drive to learn and contribute: must exemplify curiosity and a keen desire to win. Agility: must be proactive, high energy, and able to stay focused on key business priorities in a fastpaced, dynamic business environment. Analytics & Critical Thinking: ability to organize and interpret data, synthesize insights and consider implications to the business. Ability to lead by influence: welldeveloped people, communications, and collaboration skills, ability to effectively engage a crossfunctional team to move projects forward with pace. Project management experience: highly organized and detail oriented, with strong time management skills. Previous experience with P&Ls and PowerBI an asset. What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods: Being part of a highperformance, peoplefocused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America. An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best. Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment. Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment. Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, speaker series events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career. Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs. Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice. About Us: Were a carbonneutral food company on a purposeful journey to raise the good in food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada; join us on the journey. Lets build a better future, together. Were passionate about food. For more than 100 years, weve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.. Were on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company not just in Canada but on earth. We are carbon neutral. We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set sciencebased targets. Were a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia. A diverse and inclusive work environment Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. Were so much stronger when we know were accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace. We embrace a strong, valuesbased culture Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment. Doing Whats Right Shared Value High Performance Diverse and Inclusive Teams Disciplined Decision Making Our Accountability Intense Curiosity Transparency and Humility We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position. Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [email protected]. The above compensation reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, jobrelated knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For parttime roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leafs annual shortterm incentive plan. Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team. Our 13,500 team members work in 20+ locations across Canada and the U.S. Find out where our plants and offices are located. Theres no limit to how far you can take your career at Maple Leaf Foods. Were a team of people with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of skills who challenge each other every day to learn and grow. When you join our team, your opportunities for growth are endless. #J-18808-Ljbffr