Associate Director Canada Marketing

OverviewAssociate Director Canada Marketing WL: 2B JOB PURPOSE Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) is the food service division of Unilever, a global, branded, powerhouse focusing on delivering products and solutions to Chefs across operator groups in over 70 countries. Our brands, products and full-service offering provide solutions to our operators to meet the demands of this fast-paced industry, and we do this through close collaboration across sales, culinary and marketing. The Operator Marketing team plays a critical role in this collaboration and has end-to-end responsibility in understanding the key operator group insights, identifying the pain points, and designing value-added solutions that results in growth for our customers and our business.ResponsibilitiesStrategy & Category leader: The ideal candidate is a foodie, who loves to get things done in a collaborative way. Business to Business is a relationship-built business and this translates into how we work together. An entrepreneurial spirit combined with can-do mentality will help you to deliver in this role, as well as an open mindset.Understand world of food and engage with chefs/operators; work with R&D, Supply Chain, Finance and local marketing teams; work independently while knowing when to ask for support.Experience with innovation/rejuvenation platforms, Innoflex and Investor Boards is expected. Listen to customer and market needs to drive success in the role.Drive own destiny, excel in independent work while recognizing when stakeholder management is needed.Develop a strong strategy and portfolio (Core Superiority) and innovation Platform Delivery aligned with strategy to deliver a Top 10 country in UFS as Canada and grow competitively; drive growth within priority operator groups within UFS. Requires deep expertise in the food service landscape and a passion for continuous learning.Translate operator and diner insights into actionable, end-to-end marketing strategies, from designing solutions to executing them in the marketplace.Customize brand campaigns, develop sales tools, collaborate with culinary teams for menu inspiration, manage and own Canada-specific P&Ls, understand competitive share, and create targeted digital content to generate demand.Excel in cross-functional teamwork, engage directly with operators through presentations and joint business planning, and deliver business targets aligned with operator needs.Leverage strong analytical skills, project management, and proficiency with systems like Salesforce.com and Power BI; use data-driven insights to deliver value to operators and the business; ensure marketing activities are strategic and measurable.Understand trade or customer marketing to ensure plans by customer/channels deliver the best ROI.What You’ll Need to Succeed4-year College Degree in marketing, business or culinary10+ years of experience in foodservice or relevant experience in marketingProven track record of developing relationships in cross-functional teams and comfortable engaging with customersStrong project management, presentation skills and business acumenProficiency and drive to become a proficient user of our systems (Salesforce.com, Power BI)Passion for driving results with a strong interest in the food industry.Competitive volume growth as a key driverEEO and AccommodationsUnilever Canada is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, and a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: These lines are reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.Unilever Canada est une organisation engagé à la diversité et à l'inclusion pour stimuler nos résultats d'affaires et créer un meilleur avenir chaque jour pour nos employés, les consommateurs globaux, les partenaires et les communautés. Nous croyons qu'un effectif diversifiée nous permet de faire correspondre nos ambitions de croissance et de stimuler l'inclusion dans l'entreprise. Tous les candidats qualifiés recevront la considération pour un emploi sans égard à la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre, l'âge, l'origine nationale ou ethnique, l'état matrimonial, la situation familiale, l'invalidité, les caractéristiques genetique, et une condamnation pour laquelle un pardon a été accordée.Si vous êtes une personne handicapée qui a besoin d'aide à tout moment au cours de notre processus de recrutement, veuillez communiquer avec nous au NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Veuillez noter: ces lignes sont réservées aux personnes handicapées ayant besoin d'aide et ne sont pas un moyen d'enquêter sur les postes. #J-18808-Ljbffr