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Associate Marketing Manager Innovation

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Marketing
    Product
  • Mississauga

Requirements

  • Business degree or equivalent experience with a marketing or related major preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of progressive innovation and/or brand marketing experience in a Consumer-Packaged Goods or related capacity
  • Strong project leadership and relationship building skills – ability to manage a cross-functional team and many stakeholders
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience across a wide breadth of audiences including senior management
  • Overall business knowledge and holistic general management approach
  • Strong analytical skills including the ability to turn data into insights and actions
  • Experience in a fast-paced business environment and ability to navigate change and ambiguity are essential
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and AC Nielsen analytics
  • Willingness to be a part of a high performing team that works hard and has fun!

Responsibilities

  • Leading a cross functional team through end-to-end commercialization of high profile projects
  • Analyzing market data to understand Hershey, competitor and category innovation results to deliver actionable recommendations that inform the innovation strategy and pipeline
  • Monitoring competitive innovation in Canada and around the world to understand key trends
  • Leading key innovation research projects including briefing, creating concepts, coordinating materials and actioning results
  • Overseeing the Hershey stage gate process, including liaising with the marketing team and senior leadership team, meeting facilitation and meeting minutes
  • Management and control of innovation budget
  • Other ad hoc projects as required

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Associate Marketing Manager Innovation.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Mississauga, Ontario.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A business degree or equivalent experience with a marketing or related major is preferred, along with a minimum of 2 years of progressive innovation and/or brand marketing experience in a Consumer-Packaged Goods or related capacity.

What skills are important for the Associate Marketing Manager Innovation role?

Strong project leadership, relationship building skills, verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Office Suite and AC Nielsen analytics are important for this role.

What are the primary responsibilities of this position?

Primary responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams in commercialization of projects, analyzing market data, monitoring competitive innovation, overseeing the Hershey stage gate process, managing the innovation budget, and leading key innovation research projects.

Is there a specific experience required relating to the consumer goods industry?

Yes, a minimum of 2 years of progressive innovation and/or brand marketing experience in a Consumer-Packaged Goods or related capacity is required.

What benefits are offered to employees in this role?

Employees benefit from strong work-life balance values, flexible dress policies, a LEED certified work environment, corporate social responsibility programs, and access to Hershey’s chocolate and sweets.

What kind of work environment can I expect at Hershey Canada?

Employees can expect a collaborative and engaging work environment with a focus on career growth and a people-focused culture.

How does Hershey Canada support employees' career development?

Hershey Canada supports employees’ career development through e-learning, coaching, cross-functional projects, and empowering growth within the organization.

What is the company culture like at Hershey Canada?

The company culture at Hershey Canada is focused on impact, support, and a work environment that combines autonomy with team collaboration to foster growth.

Are accommodations provided during the recruitment process?

Yes, Hershey Canada provides accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support remote work but in a hybrid format.

Do we support medicare?

Yes, we support medicare for our employees.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1894
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Hershey Company is headquartered in Hershey, Pa., and is an industry-leading snacks company known for bringing goodness to the world through its iconic brands, remarkable people and enduring commitment to help children succeed. Hershey has approximately 17,000 employees around the world who work every day to deliver delicious, quality products. The company has more than 90 brands around the world that drive more than $8 billion in annual revenues, including such iconic brand names as Hershey's, Reese's, Kit Kat®, Jolly Rancher, Ice Breakers, SkinnyPop, and Pirate's Booty. For more than 125 years, Hershey has been committed to operating fairly, ethically and sustainably. Hershey founder, Milton Hershey, created the Milton Hershey School in 1909 and since then the company has focused on helping children succeed.

Benefits

  • HEALTH

    Medical Plans (Three Options), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Telemedicine Prescription Drug Coverage, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Well-Being Incentive, Onsite Fitness Center / Organized Recreational Activities Highmark Atlas Navigation (Concierge Program),

  • WEALTH

    Compensation / Pay Recognition, Competitive Base Salary, Internal Incentive Compensation, One Hershey Incentive Program (OHIP), Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP), Sales Incentive Plan, Retirement – 401(k) Plan, Budgeting Services, Student Loan Refinancing, Personal Loan Refinancing, Tuition Reimbursement

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