Marketing Manager, Drumsticks

Marketing Manager Drumsticks

Position Snapshot

Business area: Nestlé Canada

Location: North York ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W North York ON M2N 6S8; Hybrid

Compensation Range: $100000 $130000

At Nestle Canada we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above in compliance with Ontarios pay transparency regulations.

A little bit about us

While Nestlé is known for KitKat Gerber Nescafe and Häagen-Dazs our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.

We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3400 members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility courage and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. Were a team of changemakers who are curious and challenge the status quo that take risks that will help drive us forward.

Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement a great work culture and motivated employees.

What to Expect:

As the Marketing Manager you will drive transformational growth leading brand strategy breakthrough innovation impactful communications and strong retail execution. This is a high visibility role with ownership autonomy and the chance to make a major mark on an established category leader. You will lead a category-defining brand while unlocking new growth in a dynamic competitive marketplace. You will set the strategic direction for DRUMSTICK build a vibrant innovation pipeline and collaborate with crossfunctional partners locally and globally to bring your ideas to life. Expect real ownership and the freedom to think boldly.

This position is an existing vacancy.

A day in the life:

• Lead the annual brand plan and longterm strategy rooted in consumer category and competitive insights.
• Develop strategies that build sustainable advantage across the 4Ps spanning multiple segments and channels.
• Build a 35 year innovation pipeline rooted in consumer needs and category trends.
• Create compelling brand communication driving fullfunnel integrated marketing plans across digital social retail OOH and experiential. Lead agency partners to deliver distinctive insightdriven creative.
• Own the full P&L including PFME stewardship and return on investment optimization and identify opportunities to drive profitable growth
• Partner with R&D Supply Chain Sales Finance and factory teams to commercialize new products
• Collaborate with Sales Category and Shopper Marketing to elevate retail visibility and conversion
• Champion the brand internally and lead and energize crossfunctional teams encouraging them to deliver breakthrough results.
• Track brand performance using POS and market data identifying insights and growth opportunities.
• Excellent financial competence with experience owning P&L and driving return on investment.

Role Requirements

• 5 years of brand management or product marketing experience (CPG strongly preferred).
• Strong understanding of Consumer Packages Goods commercialization processes.
• Proven ability to lead agency relationships and crossfunctional teams.
• Excellent financial competence with experience owning P&L and driving return on investment.
• Proficient digital literacy: MS Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Co-Pilot and other MS applications.
• University degree in Marketing Business or related field or equivalent experience.

Preferred Skills

• Previous people leadership experience (strongly preferred)
• A selfmotivated cando growth mentality and the courage to challenge the status quo.
• A visionary decisive and analytically sharp mindset capable of driving meaningful business results from strategy through execution.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
• Company matched pension plan
• Four weeks of Vacation and five personal days (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 dont 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 veterans 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 é will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

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