Marketing Associate- Deli and Sliced Meat

\r\n\r\nJob Description\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe Opportunity:\r\n\r\nAs one of the only CPG companies headquartered in Canada, a marketing career at Maple Leaf offers you a unique opportunity to develop strategies and act as the general manager of a business, rather than work out of a satellite office. The Marketing Associate will work with and learn from an experienced Marketing Manager. This is a unique opportunity to own and manage all aspects of the P&L for important categories, execute category plans, lead innovation, and provide category reporting and analysis. You will lead a cross-functional team to ensure strategic priorities and category plans are executed. This position requires balancing creative skills with critical thinking, project management, and performance measurement. The successful candidate is someone who wants to build a career in CPG marketing and brings a passion for getting things done.\r\n \r\n\r\nAny MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by August 21. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.\r\n \r\n\r\nReason for vacancy:  Existing Headcount \r\nCompensation:  $71,000 - $103,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive\r\n \r\n\r\nThe 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, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours.  In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf’s annual short-term incentive plan. \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nSnapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tOwnership and end-to-end category management at Maple Leaf Foods\r\n\tWork with the marketing manager to develop and bring category plans to life to deliver category growth and successfully differentiate MLF from our competitors\r\n\tIdentify and develop innovation opportunities and lead commercialization from concept to launch in partnership with CEM and cross-functional teams to deliver successful, on-time launches.\r\n\tConsistently 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 ad hoc analyses\r\n\tAnalyze brands, market, and competitive trends and recommend suitable actions\r\n\tPartner with our sales team to ensure flawless execution of ongoing and new programs\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWhat You’ll Bring:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tPost-secondary degree in Business or Marketing\r\n\t2-4 years previous experience in marketing, sales, finance, category management or analytics roles within consumer packaged goods or grocery industry\r\n\tDrive to learn and contribute curiosity, keen desire to win\r\n\tAgility: must be proactive, high energy, and have a keen desire to win and be able to stay focused on key business priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment\r\n\tAnalytics & Critical Thinking: ability to organize and interpret the data, synthesize insights and consider implications to the business\r\n\tAbility to lead by influence: well-developed people and collaboration skills, ability to effectively engage a cross-functional team to move projects forward with pace\r\n\tProject management experience:  highly organized and detail oriented, with strong time management skills\r\n\tPrevious experience with P&Ls and PowerBI an asset\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWhat We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tBeing part of a high-performance, people-focused 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.\r\n\tAn inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best. \r\n\tCompetitive 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.\r\n\tDefined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.\r\n\tLearning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.\r\n\tComprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.\r\n\tSupporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n