Job Title: Brand Manager
Location: Toronto, Ontario
About Us:
We are proud to say we are one of Forbes 2022 Canada’s Best Employers; here’s why!
Lactalis Canada is enriching and nurturing the lives of Canadians with a diverse offering of dairy products such as Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogurt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheestrings; our products are in 94% of Canadian homes! For over 140 years we’ve grown through innovation and a strong dedication to quality, and we’re looking for like minded individuals to keep that growth progressing by joining our team!
We offer a hybrid working model to accommodate the evolving needs of our employees, allowing for flexible work-weeks with 40% work-from-home. Our office has a collaborative, newly renovated workspace with a number of amazing benefits; free parking, free coffee, free yummy Lactalis snacks, a free on-site gym and other great perks to provide the best possible environment for success!
About the opportunity:
The Brand Manager strategically plans & manages a brand / portfolio of brands to achieve growth and other business objectives.
The attributes we are looking for:
· Brand Equity / Strategy. Responsible for the development and execution of marketing /brand strategies and implementation of brand plans in conjunction with the marketing director.
· Analysis and Insights into Action; support achievement of business objectives by monitoring competitive activity and issuing monthly reports of performance versus plan using both internal and external data sources – including corrective action where needed.
· Comms / Media. Develop creative in conjunction with Marketing Director to ensure effective consumer communication across both above and below the line mediums.
· Cross-functional Leadership. Manage projects that improve the business both short and long term such as reformulations, packaging changes, format adjustments, and new product go to market launches through leading cross functional teams. Cultivate strong working relationships with both internal (sales, R&D, operations etc.) and external (agency, research house, packaging designs/suppliers, etc.) support groups.
· Business Acumen/Management. Ensure spending strategies other resource allocations are in line to grow the business by collaborating with sales strategy & customer sales to analyze the business and develop action plans. Manage marketing spending within assigned budget and participation in annual planning and other business critical operations.
· Innovation/Renovation; In conjunction with marketing & innovation directors help define future innovation and renovation strategies with strong ownership of launch go to market planning & execution.
What you will bring:
· University degree in related field (MBA preferred)
· Minimum five (5) years brand management experience in CPG
· Strong strategic and analytical skills.
· Demonstrated leadership skills (with a pro-active mind-set)
· Strong written and oral communication skills
· Strong interpersonal skills
· Ability to work independently and function as a strong team player
· Ability to successfully manage multiple and competing priorities
· Highly proficient with standard office & research tools specially AC Nielsen.
· Bilingual (English/French) language skills an asset
What Lactalis will offer:
Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks:
· Competitive Compensation packages
· A Performance-Based Bonus System
· 4 Weeks of Vacation
· Comprehensive extended Health and Dental Benefits effective day 1
· A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%
· Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year
· A Volunteer Day to give back to your community
· Learning and Development opportunities
· A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility
· Maternity / Adoption / Parental top up program
· Flexible work arrangements
· Dress for your day culture
· Paid bereavement and jury duty time off
· Paid leave to an employee for either an application or confirmation of citizenship
· Flexibility for course examination
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/EOE
Bring Your Uniqueness to Grow Our Culture
We believe each and every individual within the organization provides value. When we encourage and include the voices of all diverse backgrounds and perspectives, we open doors to unforeseen growth and allow individuals to bring their full authentic selves to work. In order to celebrate the uniqueness of our people and the communities in which we operate, we are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive workplace that fosters real belonging for all.
Lactalis is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Please note Lactalis Canada does not request a credit check or conduct other background checks through the LinkedIn application process. If any of the foregoing is required, a Lactalis Canada employee will contact you after a Job Offer has been signed by you.
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