Marketing Associate

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•North York, ON

8d•CA$58,000 - CA$76,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team in North York as a Marketing Associate, supporting key Ice Cream brands and reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager, Ice Cream. This role offers broad exposure across marketing, innovation, commercialization, and manufacturing, making it an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation for a career in consumer marketing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
Entry-level opportunity. Relevant internship, co-op, or up to 3 years of experience in Marketing, Sales, Sales Strategy, Project Management, Agency, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), or related commercial functions is preferred.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and communicate recommendations through clear storytelling.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated learning agility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Ability to present insights and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner.
Experience using data to identify trends, opportunities, and business insights.
Experience supporting projects in a cross-functional environment.
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
Ability to create effective presentations and communicate business recommendations.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and execution of marketing plans and digital marketing strategies that align with brand objectives, market trends, and enhance brand visibility and engagement.
Support the analysis of consumer insights and market data to inform marketing strategies and initiatives on an ongoing basis and within the business planning cycle.
Gain exposure to multiple areas of marketing, including brand management, consumer insights, innovation, commercialization, and business planning.
Support innovation and renovation projects through the end-to-end commercialization journey, partnering with Marketing, R&D, Commercialization, and our local factory to bring ideas from concept to market launch.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners across Marketing, R&D, Commercialization, Operations, Sales, and Sales Strategy to execute marketing initiatives and drive business results.
Coordinate and support marketing events, including product launches and trade shows.
Monitor and report on the performance of marketing initiatives, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
Assist in managing relationships with external vendors and agency partners to ensure alignment with brand goals.
Build an understanding of the end-to-end product lifecycle through collaboration with manufacturing teams and high exposure to factory operations.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
Company matched pension plan
Three 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)