Associate Shopper Marketing Manager in Québec

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride. Collaborating with cross-functional global and regional teams, you implement brand strategy that is aligned with our brand vision to drive sustainable growth and to deliver business objectives. You also support profit and loss management and future business development plans and objectives, including new product development and platform opportunities.

How You Will Contribute

• You will work with others to execute the brand strategy for designated brands, develop product and packaging initiatives, implement pricing strategies, and plan and execute integrated marketing communication and media plans.
• You will also provide recommendations for integrated commercial plans and provide input and support in the development and execution of marketing plans to ensure they meet revenue, profit targets, sharing objectives and monitoring performance.
• Based on your strong understanding of consumer insights, brand strategy and positioning, you will help develop integrated marketing communications and 360 degree campaigns.

What You Will Bring

• Delivering results in marketing, preferably in the fast-moving consumer goods sector.
• A clear understanding of our brands and business with a focus on our consumers.
• Delivering results autonomously and influencing stakeholders.
• Analytical skills and a creative mindset—a balance of commercial and strategic acumen.
• Presenting a story in an inspiring and convincing manner.
• Project management from design to completion with an action orientation.

More About This Role

We are open to recruiting candidates in Quebec and Ontario. Mondelēz International (Canada) is looking for an Associate Manager, Scale Activations & Shopper Marketing to join our Marketing Team! The retail landscape is constantly evolving. As such, Retailers (Customers) are seeking innovative strategies and initiatives to boost their in‑store & online traffic and increase basket size. Our Scale Activations & Shopper Marketing plays a pivotal role in driving conversion for our brands, by bringing forward best‑in‑class programs and providing growth solutions for our customers.

In this role, you will:

• Work closely with the Key Account Managers and lead the SMG initiatives across specific CBT groups, including being customer facing, contributing to the JBP planning process, and collaborating and building relationships directly with Customers' marketing teams.
• Own and lead the SMG portfolio for specific banners across 2 CBT’s - Loblaws (Shoppers, Fortino’s and Wholesale) and Sobeys (FreshCo, IGA, Longo’s and Wholesale).
• Manage a multi-million dollar budget co‑ordinating with Finance, Brand and Key Account Managers to balance spending across SMG, Trade and Brand.
• Develop and execute annual plans for respective CBTs leveraging insights, strategy, and ROI analysis.
• Work with the Design Team to develop Customer‑specific omni activation design tactics, flyers, tribute ads, managing the process from start-to-end and obtaining all necessary design review approvals to ensure the creative aligns with Brand standards and meets usability requirements.
• Collaborate with Brand Marketing teams to ensure alignment between brand messaging and shopper activations.
• Brief agency partners and vendors to drive both large‑scale programs and vendor specific initiatives to lead the execution of creative assets, promotions and activations.
• Utilize the Nielsen data platform to evaluate program success and identify areas for improvement.
• Successfully juggle multiple projects and deadlines while working independently within a team environment.
• Work comfortably in a fast‑paced environment and navigating a large and complex organization.
• Leverage data sources at our disposal to inform program development.
• Stay current on shopper marketing trends, technologies, and retail landscapes, to propose innovative ideas.
• Showcase strong communication skills and a collaborative leadership style working with key partners (sales, customers, brand, cross‑functional team and external agencies).

What extra ingredients you will bring

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business with a specialty in Marketing/Commerce, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in marketing (shopper marketing in CPG preferred).
• Experience in adjacent disciplines including sales, sales planning, insights, product innovation, and category management will be considered.
• Exceptional multi-tasking skills and ability to manage several external partners and internal key stakeholders across multiple programs to execute with excellence.
• A growth mindset with a passion to learn and grow within the shopper marketing space.
• Demonstrate extreme ownership and strong leadership skills.
• Excellent project management, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical skills and experience with Nielsen is preferred (training & development are offered).
• Experience developing marketing programs, rooted in insights & to drive conversion.
• Knowledge of the Canadian retail landscape.
• Bilingual an asset (Eng/Fre).

Work schedule

Regular business hours M-F (Eastern Standard Time).

Salary and Benefits

The expected base salary range for this position is $64,600 to $80,750 CAD depending on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible to participate in a highly competitive bonus program with a target of X% with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Wellness and family support programs.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid leave programs.
• Education related programs.
• Enhanced vacation and holiday entitlements.

AI may be used as part of the recruitment process and in accordance with local laws. This posting is for a current vacancy. No Relocation support available.