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About the job
Job Title: Associate Marketing Manager
Who we are:
M.C.P. McCaughey Consumer Products Inc. (MCP) is a leading full-service national distributor providing sales, marketing & brand strategy development in the Canadian marketplace for over 25 years. Our extensive portfolio of brands includes Dr. Scholl’s, Omron, Salonpas, Breathe Right, EOS, PanOxyl, Freeman Beauty, Real Techniques, Dr. Teal’s and more!
Position Overview:
The Associate Marketing Manager will assist in developing and executing marketing and sales strategies to promote business growth and enhance market performance. This role will provide day-to-day administrative support for a portfolio of brands working closely with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Brand Management & Strategic Support:
- Assist in the development of short & long-term marketing and sales strategies for key brands, leveraging consumer and market data to drive growth.
- Support the creation and execution of brand plans and achieving set goals/budgets.
- Responsible for day-to-day administrative tasks related to major Canadian retailers including listing forms, photobooks, price surveys, samples, and price lists, playbooks, image library etc.
- Leverage market data & client brands decks to build compelling fact-based selling presentations & sell sheets.
- Harness industry data to identify opportunities, risks, and strategies for growth -conduct point of sale (POS), AC Nielsen, shipment, pricing & GAP analyses.
- Assist with new product launches and retailer line reviews ensuring the right position, pricing and forecasts in place for a successful launch.
- Analyzing retailer trends and competitive landscape, and identifying new marketing and white space opportunities
- Regular store checks to conduct competitive analysis.
Reporting Assistance:
- Assist in tracking trade spend and business performance, supporting sales planning processes.
- Provide reports and performance updates to internal & external stakeholders, supporting strategic decision-making.
- Create & manage project trackers for new item launches, product packaging changes, price increases, and other ad hoc projects.
- Provide administrative support where required.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication:
- Collaborate with Sales team and Insights team to ensure alignment on marketing and sales initiatives.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain team on forecast and demand planning in support of core business and innovation
- Assist in managing relationships with clients providing regular status updates on ongoing projects and initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary marketing or business degree or diploma.
- 1-3 years of experience in sales strategy, marketing and/or trade marketing within the CPG sector
- Strong attention to detail, excellent project management & organizational skills
- Able to multi-task and problem solve in a fast-paced environment and manage a diverse portfolio of products and tasks.
- Experience in relationship management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and provide accurate and timely reporting.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills - experience with Nielsen data would be an asset
- High level of initiative and proactive approach to tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Power Point.
What's in it for you?
- Growing company with a great reputation and a dynamic, friendly culture.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Company benefits including medical, dental and company-paid RRSP plan.
- Paid time off and half-day Friday during the summer rest of year, 8am-3pm on Fridays.
- Hybrid work environment, work from home 3 days a week, 2 days in office (and as required).
- Renovated offices & stocked kitchen that includes beverages & snacks.
- Various social events through the year.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment, potential for growth.
Head Office based in Burlington, ON.
Salary Range: $55,000 - $79,000
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Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
MCP is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. Disability-related accommodation during the hiring process is available.
Requirements added by the job poster
- Commute to this job’s location
- No need for visa sponsorship
- Authorized to work in Canada
- 1+ years of work experience with Microsoft PowerPoint
- 1+ years of work experience with Microsoft Excel
- Working in a hybrid setting
