The Opportunity As one of the only CPG companies headquartered in Canada, Maple Leaf Foods offers a unique marketing career where you manage a portfolio within the Wieners & Sausage business unit. Working under an experienced leader, you will map out category strategy, provide category reporting & analysis, and lead a crossfunctional team to ensure that strategic priorities and category plans are executed. This role requires a blend of creative skills, critical thinking, project management, and performance measurement. Snapshot of a DayintheLife - Build category strategies and develop multiyear plans to drive growth and differentiation. - Leverage data and insights from Nielsen and internal sources for weekly, monthly, and annual reporting. - Analyze brands, market, and competitive trends and recommend actions. - Participate in the budgeting process for your category. - Support Retail Sales and Brand teams to grow MLF branded share. - Lead commercialization of new product innovations, acting as project manager with crossfunctional stakeholders. What Youll Bring - Postsecondary degree in Business or Marketing. - 13 years of experience in marketing, sales, advertising, finance, category management or analytics within the consumer packaged goods or grocery industry. - Passion and drive to learn and contribute, curiosity, and a keen desire to win. - Agility: proactive, high energy, and ability to focus on key priorities in a fastpaced environment. - Analytics & critical thinking: ability to organize, interpret data, synthesize insights and consider implications. - Peoplemanagement skills: welldeveloped communication and collaboration skills to influence crossfunctional teams. - Project management experience; highly organized, detail oriented, and strong timemanagement skills. - Experience with P&Ls and PowerBI is an asset. What We Offer - Competitive salary $69,000 $104,000 CAD base pay plus annual shortterm incentive. - Health and wellness benefits, including mentalhealth programs, starting on your first day. - Defined contribution pension plan with company matching, starting on your first day. - Learning and development opportunities such as workshops, speaker series, and tuition reimbursement. - Up to two paid volunteer days annually. - Inclusive, highperformance culture focused on sustainability and community impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Marketing Associate - Wieners & Sausages