Assistant Brand Manager, Contract

Are you a creative and passionate marketer? Do you want the opportunity to play a key role in building iconic brands? In this Assistant Brand Manager (12-month contract) role, you will be responsible for helping to build our Sweet Snacking portfolio (including Pop-Tarts and Rice Krispies Squares) in Canada, aid in the development of long-term strategies, brand plans and bring the plan to life for the consumer and shopper with executional excellence.

This is a hybrid role based out of Canada Head Quarters in Mississauga.

A Taste Of What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning and Project Management - Participate in the development of brand plans that span communication strategies and in-store programs and will have the opportunity to lead projects in these areas, ensuring effective and efficient delivery, on-time and within budget.
• Media and Agency Relationships - Work closely with our agency partners to assist in planning and executing Canadian led integrated consumer programs across multiple media touch points including video, social, PR and sampling.
• Innovation Management - Assist in developing sustainable brand pipeline of innovations and renovations. Lead the end-to-end commercialization of new product innovations and initiatives.
• Cross-functional Collaboration- Collaborate across many functions at Kellanova (inclusive of but not limited to Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, Shopper Marketing and EComm) to identify insights and execute commercial plans for new products, that will grow your brand profitably.
• Consumer Insights & Analytics - Leverage consumer insights and lead analysis of in-market performance to ensure our brand programs are relevant and impactful.
  
  

Your Recipe for Success

• University undergraduate degree with a focus on business or marketing.
• Experience in a marketing role preferred.
• Related experience in a Consumer-Packaged Goods company e.g. Sales, Category Management, Promotions, Innovation is an asset.
• Advanced skill in MS Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills combined with strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Strong attention to detail.
• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Desire for AC Nielsen experience.
  
  

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email [email protected]

If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED &I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let’s shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants.