ABOUT US

At Saputo, we make contributions that matter every day. We’re a growing team of dedicated and passionate people around the world with a longstanding history of excellence. Each of our employees bring their best every day, and together we create the high-quality products our customers and consumers enjoy.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Ensuring the well-being of our employees is our priority. We offer attractive working conditions and benefits to our employees and their families:

• Competitive salaries
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

SUMMARY OF TASKS:

The assistant Trade Marketing Manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of various Trade Marketing initiatives while being aligned with business objectives of the Strategic Business Development (SBD) team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop the Trade Marketing 360 promotional strategy in collaboration with Marketing Managers;
• Identify trade marketing opportunities and make recommendations to meet different needs
• Work with different suppliers such as printers, creative agencies etc. in the development of trade promotion programs designed to increase in-store/in-restaurant presence and ultimate take-away;
• Manage the relationships with different retail customers (in-store, online or any other programs)
• Guide the sales team in the execution of trade programs, manage the performance tracking and program post mortems and make analysis;
• Ensure alignment across the Sales and the Strategic Business Development team within local marketing initiatives;
• Support the launch of new products on a national scale;
• Execute different sales and marketing analysis and make recommendations;
• Draft internal communications, create point of sales promotional materials;
• Lead multi-departmental conference calls;
• Manage the trade marketing budget;
• Manage an employee;
• Perform other related duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University Diploma in marketing or related field (2nd cycle degree, an asset);
• 2 years of experience in Trade Marketing;
• Experience in the food industry or consumer package goods sector (an asset);
• Team management experience;
• Experience in managing consumer promotions;
• Bilingual (spoken and written) is essential;
• Excellent skills in written and verbal communication;
• Excellent knowledge of Office Suite;
• Strong strategic and analytical skills, precision and attention to detail;
• Self-motivated, creative and team oriented;
• Excellent priority management skills and ability to juggle several projects.