Initiative – Performance Marketing Manager Unilever – Mediabrands – Toronto, ON

Company: Mediabrands

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 22 May 2025 23:01:51 GMT

Job description: Position SummaryWorking as part of and reporting directly to Unilever Foods which is home to some of Canada’s most loved and trusted brands, including Hellmann’s, Knorr, and Maille. At Unilever, we are passionate about delivering delicious, sustainable food to every table and inspiring Canadians to make food choices that are better for them and the planet. Our team is focused on driving digital transformation and growth across omni-channel environments, including eCommerce and retail.Unilever is looking for a Performance Marketing Manager to join the Foods business unit with a sharp focus on Paid Search, Retail Media. This role will be instrumental in fueling digital demand, accelerating brand visibility at the digital shelf, and deepening consumer engagement across platforms.Key Responsibilities

  • Performance Marketing – Own the retail media strategy and lead adoption and/or acceleration of holistic and iterative performance marketing plans, connecting brand, media and shopper marketing, while optimizing budgets across channels/tactics/brands based on KPIs aligned, across the funnel.
  • Plan, execute, and optimize retail media campaigns in concert with agency to boost visibility, drive conversion, and support innovation launches.
  • Work closely with customer development, Sales and Content teams to ensure media activation is aligned with trade and customer priorities.
  • Analyze and report on campaign performance to inform investment decisions and channel strategy.
  • SEM – Create & manage best in class strategies to deliver on overall brand and enterprise level objectives across key platforms (e.g. Google, Walmart, Loblaws, Instacart etc)Lead strategy of search engine marketing campaigns, with a focus on driving qualified traffic, conversion, and category share growth for our Foods brands.
  • Manage & collaborate with agency partners and ensure campaigns are performance-optimized and on budget.
  • CRM & Consumer Engagement – Lead Consumer Relationship Marketing strategy for the Foods portfolio, with a focus on engagement, segmentation, and retention strategies.
  • Manage cross functional workflow with brand, shopper marketing, social and content teams to support CRM campaigns tied to key brand moments, innovation, and purpose-led initiatives.
  • Work closely with agency partner to manage process, procedure, deployment and reporting.
  • Measurement And Optimization- Building business and digital goals, feeding into development of the digital commerce learning plan, measurement, and data visualization plans, collaborating with agency partners and brand.

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience across the Marketing, Digital or eCommerce landscape
  • Experience in full funnel campaign development and optimization for lower funnel conversions on retailer online sites (i.e. Amazon, Walmart)
  • Work closely with agency partners to facilitate optimizations and make recommendations for driving key KPIs: ROAS, CPA, LTV, etc.
  • Leading cross-functional team knowledge and track record of success with data driven marketing
  • Coordinate across multiple partners, across the consumer journey to find efficiencies in performance and costs
  • Support key Joint-Business-Plans (JBPs) with media partners
  • Evolve performance marketing reporting with agency
  • Knowledge in using digital media to drive online and offline sales jointly
  • Provide education and thought leadership; setting and communicating strategy for foods performance marketing with stakeholders across the business

Initiative unlocks business growth for the world’s most ambitious brands. We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand’s entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Initiative builds Fame and Flow for brands like Amazon, RBC, LEGO, Nintendo and Canada Goose. Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 9,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world. Initiative Canada has received many of the industry’s most coveted awards, including two gold Strategy Media Agency of the Year awards, eight Cannes Lions, and a position on WARC’s Top 50 Most Effective Media Agencies in the World. In 2023 Initiative was named the North American Network of the Year by the Festival of Media, and Global Network of the Year by both Ad Age and Ad Week. To learn more, visit .What’s in it for you?

  • Generous paid time off with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have four-day long weekends, half-day summer Fridays, and meeting-free Friday afternoons year-round.
  • A flexible hybrid work model that works for you.
  • A focus on personal development with formal training opportunities, including mental health training and inclusion education for everyone.
  • A chance to be part of and grow within a global network of agencies.
  • The opportunity to contribute to our company culture by joining one of our many community-based employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Neuro Network, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.

Initiative is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to

Position Summary:

Unilever Foods is seeking a Performance Marketing Manager for its renowned brands like Hellmann’s, Knorr, and Maille. The role focuses on optimizing paid search and retail media to enhance brand visibility, drive digital demand, and deepen consumer engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Performance Marketing: Develop and execute retail media strategies aligned with brand and shopper marketing while optimizing budgets based on key performance indicators (KPIs).
  2. Campaign Management: Plan, execute, and optimize retail media campaigns in collaboration with agencies to drive visibility and conversion.
  3. SEM: Lead search engine marketing efforts to grow traffic and conversions across major platforms like Google and Walmart.
  4. CRM & Consumer Engagement: Oversee consumer relationship marketing strategies to enhance engagement and retention.
  5. Measurement & Optimization: Build digital goals and collaborate with partners for measurement and analytics.

Desired Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years in marketing, digital, or eCommerce.
  • Expertise in full-funnel campaign development, working with agency partners, and driving key KPIs.
  • Strong data-driven marketing skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple partners.

Benefits:

  • Generous paid time off, flexible hybrid work model, and personal development opportunities.
  • Inclusion in community employee groups and a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment.

Culture:

Initiative Canada values diversity and inclusion within its 9,000+ workforce, striving to be a leader in the media industry.

Manager – Digital Product and Deployment, North America – Unilever – Toronto, ON

Company: Unilever

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 11 May 2025 04:18:52 GMT

Job description: ABOUT UNILEVERWith 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our, collaborative, and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centres around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.JOB PURPOSEThis role drives prioritization, deployment, and use of critical products/services within the North America region.Technologies will span the entire North America business – marketing, supply chain, financial operations, and more. It will cover all Business Units – Foods, Personal Care, Beauty & Wellness, and Home Care.WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BEYou will ensure multiple teams and stakeholders come together to understand, prioritize, build, deploy, and see benefits from critical technology. More than just landing technology, you ensure that critical requirements are accounted for early in the scoping process.

  • Understand the technology (digital product) needs in North America through speaking with technology partners closest to senior stakeholders, or to senior stakeholders directly
  • Help prioritize North America technology asks while considering global priorities/efforts in order to reduce technology complexity (avoiding different technologies around the world to achieve the same goal). Represent local needs in global prioritization efforts and carry forward any important local work that needs special management
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define scope, goals, plans and timelines
  • Champion requirements for local needs in global products, then help make these products a reality through working with global product teams or third parties to build
  • When needed, own relationships and manage vendors directly, leading local product management end-to-end for small or medium scale product launches
  • Supports local stakeholder engagement and feedback prioritization across domains, advocating for user centricity and continuous improvement
  • Manages requirements and validation including: local data, systems integration, cross-product integration
  • Ensure the products are built in a way that users will get great value out of them and local teams will be excited to use them

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

  • Customer centric and empathetic – you understand the needs of (internal) users and ensure products are built and used that are loved
  • Proactive and independent – you can identify what needs to be done and lead cross-functionally to make it happen
  • Strategic – thinking 3 steps ahead. Able to think critically, logically, and with good judgement
  • A curious person who likes to learn new technology. A fast learner
  • A great communicator – able to work with people who are senior and in different functions than your own
  • Someone who drives projects forward – you keep people organized and on track
  • A business-minded technologist or a technology-minded business person
  • Interested in the FMCG space
  • A team player

Preferred qualifications and skills

  • Experience in management consulting, product management, or technology deployment
  • Digital expertise – experience with digital (Data, AI, tech) projects / products / programs. Experience with analytics/insight products
  • Experience working with senior stakeholders
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Execution excellence. Program / plan management to ensure delivery of outcomes
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
  • Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills. High EQ
  • Experience with system architecture and data foundations
  • Track record of developing exceptional talent and teams within this domain

Nice to have

  • Experience in FMCG, CPG, retail, or supply chain
  • Knowledge of agile

Leadership· You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.· As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.· Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviorso PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.o PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.o CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.o PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.o AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.What We Can Offer You
#WC123Unilever 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 . 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 génétique, 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 . Veuillez noter: ces lignes sont réservées aux personnes handicapées ayant besoin d’aide et ne sont pas un moyen d’enquêter sur les postes.

Summary of Unilever’s Overview and Job Role

Company Overview:
Unilever impacts the lives of 3.4 billion people daily across 190 countries, focusing on sustainable living. The company emphasizes creating a collaborative and flexible work environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Job Purpose:
The role centers on the prioritization and deployment of critical products and services within North America, covering various business units such as Foods and Personal Care. It requires collaboration with multiple teams to meet local technology needs while aligning with global priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Understand and assess technology needs through engagement with stakeholders.
  • Prioritize technology requests in consideration of global efforts.
  • Collaborate to define project scope and goals.
  • Champion local requirements in global product development.
  • Manage projects and vendor relationships effectively.
  • Advocate for user-centric design and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Customer-focused and empathetic understanding of user needs.
  • Proactive and independent with strong strategic thinking.
  • Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience.
  • Background in management consulting, product management, or technology deployment is preferred.
  • Experience in FMCG, CPG, or retail is advantageous.

Leadership Expectations:
Candidates should exemplify high performance, personal mastery, consumer focus, and agility. Unilever fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Conclusion:
Unilever is committed to a diverse workforce that aligns with its growth ambitions, offering opportunities for individuals passionate about making a meaningful impact.

Media Manager – Unilever – Toronto, ON

Company: Unilever

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $86080 – 129120 per year

Job date: Wed, 07 May 2025 01:40:56 GMT

Job description: ABOUT UNILEVERWith 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our, collaborative, and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centres around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.We are hiring a Media Manager to be an integral part of the Unilever Canada team. You will be embedded as a critical team member into the day-to-day operations of Unilever Canada’s Media and Digital Engagement team supporting some of Canada’s most loved brands.JOB PURPOSEUnilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. Do you have a proven track record in leveraging data and turning it into innovative media strategies? Are you results-focused and possess an entrepreneurial self-starter mindset? Do you have well-developed interpersonal skills that have ambitions of creating a best-in-class scalable solutions for Unilever Canada’s brands? If so, this could be the right position for you.WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BEThis role will report to the Associate Director of Media and Digital Engagement.The role aims to drive media excellence within Unilever and our partner agencies. This involves planning data-led campaigns, owning the process of implementation and optimization, and ensuring the health of the infrastructure in place to deliver these plans in a seamless way.This role involves close work with the marketing teams plus our media agency. There is extensive cross-functional work with a wide range of stakeholders. This role does not have any direct reports: rather, it requires one to manage a large external agency team and to collaborate effectively with a wide range of colleagues. A part of the role is also to co-create and share training material and learning that will increase marketers’ capabilities in the changing environment specific to media best practices for the business.The candidate for this role must have a keen attention to detail, a passion for media and driving business results.What you will be doing:Media Lead & Business Partner (30%)

  • Deliver the corporate media strategic priorities and drive best-in-class executions across all media channels. This will include: traditional, digital and retail media.
  • Provide industry updates and share results to key leaders within the organization.
  • Develop and drive media innovation with advertising partners. Be a strong advocate for first look beta testing.
  • Manage relationships with key advertising partners. Forge new relationships to evaluate emerging media opportunities.
  • Co-author measurement roadmaps and learning agendas.
  • Lead education sessions to upskill the Marketing team.

Execution Powerhouse (30%)

  • Working closely with the internal and agency teams to set-up and deploy the audience strategy.
  • Accountability for you and your agency partner’s work to deliver media performance, rooted in data and tied to specific business results.
  • Managing and tracking accountable measures such as brand safety, viewability, fraud.
  • Development of agency briefing templates, process, and ways of working, to support business goals.
  • Stewardship and sharing of media performance with key Unilever stakeholders.

Retail Media (30%)

  • Partner with Shopper Marketing and agencies to deliver to specific JBP elements and track to goal
  • Work with global media teams to leverage pilot funding and share global learnings
  • Be the retail media best practices leader within the marketing team

Financial Operations Pro (10%)

  • Reviewing and monitoring the media financial reports (this will include PO creation, tracking, managing invoices billed and resolving any discrepancies).

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEEDExperiences & Qualifications

  • You’re a friend & partner combined – you’re thoughtful about your relationship with your agency partners and internal counterparts to drive the business.
  • You can think big – building a business from scratch, crafting best-in-class media strategies, and managing a large portfolio.
  • You can think small – data is your best friend and you’re close to the numbers (this allows you to pivot your strategy and give love to the business where needed)
  • You’re a pioneer – you know there’s a lot of unknown in this space, and you’re okay with that. You embrace the new and explore new spaces with excitement and bring others along.
  • You’re a teacher – knowledge is power so unleash it to the organization and agency teams to exponentially grow the business.
  • You’re a student – the idea of constantly learning new skills and immersing yourself in the media landscape gets you excited.
  • You embrace the unknown – the answers aren’t always there but you can work through white spaces without issue.

Skills:

  • 8+ years media planning and buying experience; performance marketing & retail media experience.
  • A self-starter with a keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
  • Optimistic, inquisitive, and analytical mindset.
  • Experience working with reporting, analysis, visualization software and financial reporting.
  • Technical Skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Tableau, PowerBI
  • Experience working with multiple stakeholders within an organization and external partners.
  • Experience with budget control reports required.
  • Eager to take smart risks and champion new ideas.
  • Ability to analyze and propose data-driven solutions, with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Communication and collaboration skills that enable you to earn trust up, down and across the company.
  • Willingness and ability to educate and upskill internal colleagues on eCommerce media nuances and their impact to the business.
  • Experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods preferred.
  • Comfortable working in teams in a hybrid environment. Required to be self-motivated and able to work with high levels of trust.
  • Media Strategy and Planning, Digital Commerce, Budget Management, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Curiosity, Media targeting, buying and testing, Negotiation, Agency Partnerships, Digital Accessibility, Consumer Insight

Leadership

  • You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
  • As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.
  • Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
  • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
  • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
  • CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
  • PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
  • AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

What We Can Offer You|Pay: The pay range for this position is $86,080 to $129,120. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.Unilever 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 . 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 génétique, 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 . Veuillez noter: ces lignes sont réservées aux personnes handicapées ayant besoin d’aide et ne sont pas un moyen d’enquêter sur les postes.

Unilever Summary

Overview:
Unilever is a global business with 3.4 billion consumers in over 190 countries, focused on making sustainable living commonplace. The company values purpose-driven work and is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Career Opportunity:
Unilever Canada seeks a Media Manager to enhance its Media and Digital Engagement team. This role emphasizes leveraging data for innovative media strategies and requires strong interpersonal skills to manage partnerships and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities:

  • Media Lead & Business Partner (30%):

    • Drive corporate media strategies and executions across all channels.
    • Share industry updates with key leaders.
    • Foster relationships with advertising partners and spearhead media innovation.

  • Execution Powerhouse (30%):

    • Work with internal and agency teams on audience strategy.
    • Ensure media performance accountability and brand safety.
    • Develop agency briefing processes.

  • Retail Media (30%):

    • Collaborate with Shopper Marketing and global teams to optimize retail strategies.
    • Lead in retail media best practices.

  • Financial Operations Pro (10%):

    • Monitor media financial reports and manage budgets.

Candidate Qualifications:

  • 8+ years in media planning and buying, particularly in performance marketing.
  • Self-starter with a detail-oriented approach.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods preferred.

Leadership Expectations:
Candidates should exhibit high performance, personal mastery, consumer love, and agility. They should prioritize results, grow their skills continually, and maintain a consumer-focused mindset.

Compensation:
The salary range is $86,080 to $129,120, with eligibility for bonuses and long-term incentives. Employees can participate in a comprehensive benefits plan.

Diversity Commitment:
Unilever Canada is dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce and ensuring inclusive practices in its recruitment process.

Unilever – Fall 2025 Marketing Internship – Canada (September – December 2025) – Toronto, ON

Company: Unilever

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 10 Apr 2025 01:42:45 GMT

Job description: A better business. A better world. A better you. At Unilever you are more than your job title, you are part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We produce world-leading brands including Dove, Axe, TRESemmé, Knorr & Hellmann’s, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Olly, Liquid IV and Seventh Generation.Work alongside brilliant and inspiring business leaders and colleagues. If you want to feel proud of what you do and make others proud too, join us. Get a glimpse into life at Unilever and discover how you can help make a better business, a better world and a better you.Background & Purpose of the JobThe 2025 Fall Internship introduces you to Unilever and its incredible brands through a challenging and rewarding experience that marries the business needs of the company with your learning and development. As an intern, you are assigned a key business project within a brand team to fully own for the duration of the internship (approx.16-weeks starting late-August). Skill sets utilized and further developed during the Internship are presentation skills, team working, leadership, analytics, strategic thinking, and building insights into action to deliver business solutions.Who You Are & What You’ll DoAs a Marketing intern you will have the opportunity to create solutions to real business challenges for your assigned brand team. Through their projects and teams, Interns are exposed to a wide array of brand marketing activities such as the development of new communication ideas, product development, market analysis, creation of sub-brands, consumer and competitor research, and advertising or creative executions.You’re a born leader: You seek fresh opportunities, insisting on innovation and never settling for “good enough.” You take pride in delivering work to the highest standards.You’re a change-maker: You know there is always a way we can improve results and you are committed to helping others see those possibilities.You’re a strategy guru: You love to think outside the box and imagine new possibilities for the business. You are a visionary, creating strategies to drive business growth and inspiring others along the way.You’re a dot connector: You can learn to navigate a big organization!You’re a storyteller: You use data to drive actionable insights to illustrate problem-solving and land compelling messages. You craft meaningful stories that resonate with a broad and diverse audience.You love to win and have fun doing it: You believe in taking the lead in the marketplace versus following. You have a positive attitude about the company’s future and a passion for winning.What You’ll Need to SucceedCurrently pursuing Business/Management/Commerce degree with a demonstrated interest in marketing and/or general management.Will be in your third or fourth year of university.Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4, and 10.0 or higher on a scale of 12.Ability to work at our Corporate Head Office 160 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ONThe ideal candidate will need to possess strong leadership competencies, and strong team and analytical skills; strategic thinking skills; proactivity and enthusiasm for work in a fast moving, dynamic environment; the ability to communicate effectively, especially as part of a team; ability to be creative; and the ability to understand complex business issues and demonstrate consumer empathy.What We Can Offer YouCulture for Growth | Careers with Purpose | Life at Unilever | Top Notch Brands | World Class Career Development Programs | Check Out Our Space |Unilever 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.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination under Federal law.For more information, please see EEO is the Law.If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at 1-855-239-5459 or NAAccommodations@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.To receive communication about your application, please add careers@unilever.com to your safe senders list, and ensure your mobile phone number is correctly entered in your application. Please check your spam folder if you are expecting communication.Unilever 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 . 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 génétique, 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 . Veuillez noter: ces lignes sont réservées aux personnes handicapées ayant besoin d’aide et ne sont pas un moyen d’enquêter sur les postes.

Associate Brand Manager – Dove & Schmidt’s Deodorants – Unilever – Toronto, ON

Company: Unilever

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $86080 – 129120 per year

Job date: Sat, 05 Apr 2025 06:40:05 GMT

Job description: ABOUT UNILEVERWith 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our, collaborative, and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centres around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.Unilever Deodorants Canada is the market leader with 42% share within the Deodorants category. Dove and Schmidt’s contribute 40% of the topline and the team is now looking to accelerate growth on this part of the business.Job Purpose:As the Associate Brand Manager, Dove & Schmidt’s Deodorants Canada, you will report to the Senior Brand Manager, Dove Deodorants and be instrumental in leading the growth of the #1 deodorants brand in Canada. Dove is driven by its strong purpose and commitment to superior care. As a trailblazer in the beauty industry, Dove has led the shift from toxic beauty ideals to a more inclusive form of beauty.What Will Your Main Responsibilities Be

  • Support and contribute to realizing the objectives of the Deos category as a member of the team
  • Accountable for delivering the annual financial plan as measured through market share, topline, margin and profit
  • Leading internal cross-functional teams to achieve brand objectives.
  • Lead local communications plans, including but not limited to: media planning, local content development, working with influencers, test & learning on new digital/social platforms
  • Clear understanding of customer objectives and working in alignment with Sales and Trade Marketing counterparts to support customer needs.
  • Working closely with global brand partners to optimize innovation mixes for the Canadian market, delivering on-time flawless execution of these programs. Create sell stories to land innovation with key retailers.
  • Managing the day-to-day operations of the brand
  • Assist in the development and execution of deployment plans with the Integrated Agency Team (IAT) that includes external media and PR agencies. Track and evaluate in market plans while keeping tabs on competition.
  • Driving mental and physical reach of core and innovations

Key Interfaces:Category brand teamsCustomer & Trade partnersFinance, Legal, R&D, Supply Chain and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).Agency partnersWhat You Will Need To SucceedExperiences & Qualifications:We are looking for a highly motivated individual, and has a strong bias for actionHas excellent Analytical/quantitative skills & project management skills; be able to effectively present and implement action plans.Strong interpersonal skills, able to independently lead & motivate internal cross-functional teams & external agency partnersA balance of art & science – ability to think creatively & strategically, with strong business mindset and an eye for aesthetic, design & keen attention to detail3 to 5 years relevant marketing experience in CPGShopper and Consumer UnderstandingDegree in Marketing preferableDigital content experienceBudget managementProblem SolvingSkills:You’re a born leader: You demonstrate strong leadership skills as you interact with cross-functional teams and agency partners. You provide guidance on all brand communications development and engagement for the brand.You’re a storyteller: You develop integrated marketing plans and bring projects to life in the most engaging and relevant way.You’re a strong communicator: You have strong verbal and written communications skills with extreme attention to detail.You’re a life-long learner: You are keen to test, explore, experiment, iterate, fail and succeed, and then share those learnings with others.You’re resilient and influential: You thrive on challenge, bringing colleagues along on the journey.You execute flawlessly, track & optimize: You work closely with the team to ensure consistent and flawless execution of your plans. You support the brand manager in delivery of communications and engagement to Unilever’s high-quality standards.Leadership

  • You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
  • As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.
  • Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
  • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
  • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
  • CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
  • PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
  • AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

Pay: The pay range for this position is $86,080 to $129,120. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.Unilever 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 . 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 génétique, 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 . Veuillez noter: ces lignes sont réservées aux personnes handicapées ayant besoin d’aide et ne sont pas un moyen d’enquêter sur les postes.

Unilever is a global business focused on making sustainable living commonplace. They work on brands that improve the lives of their consumers and communities, driven by their purpose. The company values diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and offers a collaborative and flexible environment for employees. The role of Associate Brand Manager for Dove & Schmidt’s Deodorants in Canada involves leading the growth of the #1 deodorants brand in the country, working on marketing plans, innovation, and cross-functional team coordination. The ideal candidate should have marketing experience in CPG, strong leadership skills, and a focus on consumer needs. Unilever offers competitive pay, bonuses, long-term incentives, and a range of benefits for employees. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion in their workforce.

Associate Brand Manager, Condiments Canada – Unilever – Toronto, ON

Company: Unilever

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 03:44:20 GMT

Job description: Background & Purpose of the JobHellmann’s is the #1 Mayonnaise – and the most consumed Condiment brand – in Canada. We are also at the forefront of marketing strategy and campaign development amongst Foods brands within Canada, delivering market beating growth and growing penetration. As we step into 2025 and beyond, we enter a new phase in this exciting journey – a fresh marketing vision, culture forward and social first, with a sharp portfolio strategy to serve the next generation of mayo lovers (and convert those who are not there yet).As we embark on this journey, we are looking for marketer who is keen to go beyond the traditional and bring a fresh perspective – strategic, creative as well as consumer centric. With iconic partnerships such as those with the Toronto Raptors, and Montreal Canadiens, and 100% locally produced campaigns, this is the ideal place for an experienced marketer, ambitious to further learn, grow and leave their mark.Who You Are & What You will DoThe position would be that of an Associate Brand Manager, reporting into the category lead for Canada Condiments. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate independent leadership and marketing ownership. We are looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running, demonstrate elevated levels of responsibility, ownership, and desire to develop within the exciting and demanding world of Foods.

  • Independently lead an inter-agency team comprising of Creative, PR, Media agencies, and responsible for campaign development from briefing to strategy, planning, execution and post-eval.
  • Complete ownership of the marketing budget, in partnership with the Category Lead, to ensure optimal allocation of investment to meet brand growth and financial objectives.
  • Representing the brand in local, NA and global forums to showcase the work being done in Canada and sharing learnings and best practices where required.
  • Lead projects with a cross-functional team (incl. Shopper Marketing, Trade, Supply Chain, R&D, Legal etc.) to deliver against growth and profitability objectives.
  • Ensure on-time, flawless execution of brand innovation and marketing programs optimizing communication and innovation mixes for the Canadian market incl. development of business cases.
  • Own category, competitive and customer tracking and analysis, bringing insights back to react against and inform brand strategy and tactics.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships across the Hellmann’s brand community, category business teams, cross functional teams, and agency partners; identify and mobilize needed resources to accomplish brand/project goals.
  • General management accountability in all aspects of the brand in partnership with the Category Lead (e.g. sales and customer meetings, topline and bottom-line growth, market share growth, business cases, to name a few)
  • Personal Qualities and Skills Needed
  • An ambition to become an iconic marketer: This role requires someone with a strategic vision to marketing and with a bold ambition to change the way marketing is done.
  • You are a born leader: This position entails strong leadership skills as you will interact with multi-functional business partners as well as multiple agencies, with several dozen contacts to work with.
  • You have a bias for action: This position will require someone to operate in a fast-moving, constantly changing environment, often needing rapid decision making and pivots in plans.
  • You show empathy and curiosity: You will need to develop an understanding of consumer and shopper missions in food, and how they vary across retail channels.
  • You generate powerful insights: Our work starts with understanding what drives our consumers to purchase, and crafting plans based on those insights, including nuances based on the shopping occasion and retail channel.
  • You transform data into insights: Strong analytical skills are required to understand the business, identify opportunities and risks, and propose relevant actions.

What You will Need to SucceedThe ideal candidate is passionate about building brands. They have strong analytic ability and business acumen, while possessing a love for creative and marketing. They like to think big picture but then get their hands dirty and execute and overall are driven by results and making a difference in people’s lives.

  • 5+ years marketing experience, ideally CPG or Foods, with a strong experience in social and digital strategy development and plan execution.
  • Strong analytical and reasoning skills with an ability to connect the dots to make strategic decisions.
  • Have a knack for creative and strategy, constantly craving to create the next big marketing success.
  • Ability to operate autonomously in sometimes ambiguous situations, or at other times to collaborate with others within clear guidelines and expectations.
  • Deep understanding of digital and social marketing, with an experience in managing large inter-agency teams.
  • Clear demonstration of project management & leadership skills with experience/ability leading cross-functional teams, agencies, and media partners.
  • Proven record of drive and initiative with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
  • Fully operational knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Nielsen NIQ
  • Desire to work in the fun and exciting Foods category.

Leadership

  • You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
  • As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.
  • Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
  • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
  • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
  • CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
  • PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
  • AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

Unilever 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 . 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 génétique, 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 . Veuillez noter: ces lignes sont réservées aux personnes handicapées ayant besoin d’aide et ne sont pas un moyen d’enquêter sur les postes.

Hellmann’s, the #1 Mayonnaise brand in Canada, is seeking an Associate Brand Manager with strong leadership and marketing skills to drive the brand’s growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in social and digital strategy, as well as strong analytical abilities. They will be responsible for leading marketing campaigns, managing budgets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and agencies. The successful candidate will have a passion for building brands, a drive for results, and a desire to make a difference. Hellmann’s is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

Unilever – Factory Operation Co-op Toronto (4-8 Months) – Toronto, ON

Company: Unilever

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:55:45 GMT

Job description: to lead a project and build your knowledge During your 4 or 8-month internship, you will develop your leadership style…This is a 4 or 8-month internship and is based out of our Hellmanns factory in Rexdale, Ontario (195 Belfield Rd…

This content describes an internship opportunity at the Hellmanns factory in Rexdale, Ontario where participants will have the chance to develop their leadership style over a 4 or 8-month period.

Associate Marketing Manager – UI Foods, Multicultural – Unilever – Toronto, ON

Company: Unilever

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:51:44 GMT

Job description: ABOUT UNILEVERWith 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our, collaborative, and agile working environment. Our organizational ambition centres around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.UNILEVER INTERNATIONAL IS…Unilever International (UI) is the dynamic white space partner for Unilever, operating across numerous countries worldwide. Established in 2012, UI was created to cater to emerging and rapidly growing geographies, consumers, customers, and channels driven by trends such as globalization, migration, travel, and digital commerce.PURPOSE OF THE ROLE…Who You Are & What You’ll DoFor the Foods business in North America, UI’s mission is to bring authentic flavors from around the globe to serve diaspora consumers in US and Canada. Our portfolio boasts best-selling products from Asia, Latin America, Europe, and beyond, including Knorr Chicken Powder, Knorr Sinigang Tamarind Mix from the Philippines, Bru Coffee from India, Naturas Ranchera Sauce from Costa Rica, and Maizena Cornstarch from Mexico to name a few. As the Associate Marketing Manager, you will lead the end-to-end marketing initiatives for one of our assigned portfolios, encompassing brand planning, media planning, digital, social, and in-store execution in the US and Canada.

  • You’ll play a strategic role in brand management, engaging in both long-term and short-term planning.
  • You’ll pioneer brand seeding models and leverage digital and shopper marketing to build brands rapidly.
  • You’ll partner with sales teams to analyze the market and lead cross-functional UI teams to swiftly and effectively launch innovations and activations

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

  • Lead strategic planning & management for the assigned portfolio.
  • Lead consumer and shopper demand generation through media, social content, field marketing & shopper marketing
  • Manage regular communication & alignment with global teams & local US/Canada Foods team.
  • Analyse IRI/Nielsen/Numerator data, secondary sales, consumer research and different digital tracking tool to drive brand performance and take corrective actions wherever needed.
  • Budget Management: Planning and regular tracking of BMI spends
  • Support and lead cross functional teams to deliver common objective

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

  • Demonstrate a proactive, collaborative, resourceful, and “can do” attitude.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment with demanding project schedules.
  • Exhibits a balance of strong business acumen and a passion for creative development.
  • High attention to detail, process-oriented, and a motivated self-starter.
  • Possesses advanced project management and strategic thinking skills.
  • Experience in innovation and communication development is a plus (e.g., writing insightful briefs and concepts, developing business cases, etc.).
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams while working with and influencing stakeholders.
  • Displays excellent influencing and communication skills towards stakeholders and leadership teams.
  • Experience in multicultural marketing or Hispanic marketing.
  • Ability to communicate well in Spanish is going to be a big plus.

Experiences & Qualifications & Skills:

  • Minimum 2-3 years of marketing experience in a brand management role.
  • A bachelor’s degree in any discipline. MBA is highly preferred.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Power point is a must.

Leadership

  • You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
  • As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.
  • Unilever’s Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
  • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
  • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
  • CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
  • PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
  • AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

Unilever 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 . 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 génétique, 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 . Veuillez noter: ces lignes sont réservées aux personnes handicapées ayant besoin d’aide et ne sont pas un moyen d’enquêter sur les postes.

Unilever is a global company that aims to make sustainable living commonplace and improve the lives of consumers and communities around the world. Unilever International focuses on emerging markets and diverse consumer needs, offering a wide range of products from around the globe. The Associate Marketing Manager role involves leading marketing initiatives for the Foods business in North America, working on brand planning, media planning, and digital marketing. The ideal candidate should have experience in brand management, be proactive, collaborative, results-driven, and have multicultural marketing experience. Unilever values diversity and inclusion in their workforce and is committed to creating a better future for all employees.

Associate Brand Manager, Knorr & Scratch Cooking Portfolio – Unilever – Toronto, ON

Company: Unilever

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 14 Feb 2025 02:27:10 GMT

Job description: Background & Purpose of the JobKnorr is the world’s largest food brand and the second largest brand within Unilever’s global portfolio. Knorr is a critical pillar in the Foods & Refreshment Category Strategy, and encompasses a breadth of segments including Bouillons, Sauces & Seasonings, Soups, and Mealmakers. In Canada, Knorr has been on a transformation journey, constantly refreshing the brand appeal and market deployment plans.Unilever is looking for an Associate Brand Manager to lead key priorities in the Knorr strategy and support the Associate Marketing Director in the development and execution of engagement and communication projects as well as owning the brand multi-year innovation pipeline. This position offers a great opportunity to demonstrate independent leadership and own deliverables. We’re looking for a candidate who has a pulse on culture & consumer and can hit the ground running, demonstrating high levels of responsibility, ownership and desire to develop within the exciting and demanding world of Foods.This job offers a great opportunity to demonstrate a growth mindset and clearly own deliverables. Unilever is looking for a creative, analytical, and strong leader that displays high levels of responsibility and accountability and can translate data into insights that drive business growth. Most importantly the candidate should be a Foodie and be passionate about the industry, the latest trends and how we can meet future demands in and around this category.Who You Are & What You’ll DoThe role of Associate Brand manager reports into Associate Marketing Director, Scratch Cooking. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Lead agencies and partners with a vision to bring Knorr’s purpose into a reality.
  • Lead the brand’s scale communication platform, ensuring the strategy is executed across all channels (Social, digital, Email Marketing, Search, Ecomm, In-Store, etc.).
  • Create relevant and compelling Communications that tap into consumer insight & that are culturally relevant
  • Lead the creative briefs, development, and execution of in-store scale programs in collaboration with shopper marketing.
  • Manage the brand’s influencer strategy across different social communities & lead the agency to deploy.
  • Make sure that the refreshed Brand Visual Identity is being implemented across all touchpoints.
  • Bring to market the brand’s multi-year innovation pipeline and lead the process from understanding insights & demand, creating financial business cases & working with cross-functional teams on deployment plans.
  • Own category, competitive and customer tracking and analysis, bringing insights back to react against and inform brand strategy and tactics.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships across the Knorr brand community, category business teams, US & global teams, cross functional teams, and agency partners; identify and mobilize needed resources to accomplish brand/project goals.
  • Manage the marketing budget, enabling the brand to get the most out of its resources and meet financial targets.

What You’ll Need To SucceedThe ideal candidate is passionate about building brands. They have strong analytical ability and business acumen, like to think big-picture but then knows how to execute brilliantly, and overall are driven by results and making a difference in people’s lives.

  • 3+ years marketing experience, preferably CPG
  • Have a strong pulse on social culture & communities.
  • Understand younger audiences passion & demonstrate ability to activate against it.
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Proficiency of digital and social marketing.
  • Clear demonstration of project management & leadership skills
  • Experience/ability leading cross-functional teams, agencies and media partners
  • Experience/understanding of marketing to multi-cultural consumers (especially Chinese, Indian, and Filipino)
  • Proven record of drive and initiative with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to operate in a dynamic environment
  • Desire to work in the fun and exciting Foods category

Unilever 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 . 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 génétique, 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 . Veuillez noter: ces lignes sont réservées aux personnes handicapées ayant besoin d’aide et ne sont pas un moyen d’enquêter sur les postes.

Knorr, a key brand within Unilever’s global portfolio, is seeking an Associate Brand Manager in Canada to lead key priorities in the brand strategy. The ideal candidate should be a creative, analytical, and strong leader with a passion for the food industry. Responsibilities include leading communication projects, managing the brand’s innovation pipeline, and analyzing market trends. The candidate should have marketing experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. Unilever is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.