Marketing Specialist, Food Service

Are you a talented specialist in Marketing? Are you looking for a new opportunity in a global company? Ecolab Canada's largest division, Institutional, has an opening for a
Marketing Specialist
who will support marketing initiatives within market segments linked with Foodservice, Hospitality and Long-term care facilities customers, supporting product lines/programs or segments. The position will prepare and coordinate key product introductions, updates, and promotional activities to support sales growth objectives.

This is a hybrid position – working at the Mississauga head office 2 days a week, the remainder of the time will be working at home.
What's In It For You

• Thrive in a company that values sustainability and drives a safety-focused culture
• Work in a company that has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world
• Carve out a long-term career path in sales, management and marketing

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis to support development of annual plans
• Contribute to product lifecycle management and innovation in business, working closely with the Marketing Manager
• Build effective relationships with US (head office) counterparts and cross-functional team members
• Run day to day marketing operations: pricing, product setup…
• Assist with sales collateral (edit, contribute, disseminate)
• Respond to field relating to marketing strategies, and gather voice of business
• Complete ongoing business analytics to drive promotional activities, business plan changes, customer support actions
• Demonstrate digital strategy expertise and extensive financial acumen using systems, processes and technologies to execute sales activation activities
• Research and track competitive activities within the Canadian marketplace
• Key national trade show facilitation leadership and support
• Additional marketing duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required Confirmation of education will be requested
• Proficiency in both French and English preferred.
• Three to five years of professional B2B marketing experience.
• Field sales experience would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent presentation, written and oral communications skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple, complex projects

Compensation Package

• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic company matched pension plan
• Benefits with medical, dental, disability coverage from day 1
• Shares purchase plan
• Education funding
• Employee Assistant Program

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual: English/French
• Proficiency in SAP
• Sales and marketing experience within the chemical industry

Ecolab is dedicated to Employment Equity
About Ecolab Institutional
Discover how our partnership with customers helps serve 45 billion restaurant meals and clean more than one billion hotel rooms. From restaurants, hotels and long-term care facilities, to schools, commercial buildings and military facilities, Ecolab's Institutional division provides a comprehensive program of customized cleaning and sanitizing solutions to help meet the specific needs of our customers. Join us and help the biggest and best brands ensure guest safety and satisfaction and protect their reputation.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.