Company: Wonderbrands
Location: Toronto, ON
Expected salary:
Job date: Wed, 14 May 2025 23:37:17 GMT
Job description: Introduction Working at Wonderbrands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an “entrepreneurial” mindset which encourages all our team members to use their own “creativity” and “out of the box” thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.OverviewBrand Manager – Contract (12-18 Months)Ready For a Tasty New Challenge?Goodbye ordinary! Hello wonder! We are the makers of Wonder bread, Stonefire, ACE Bakery, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa brands & products, enjoyed by families across North America. We are on a mission to deliver better, fresher tasting baked goods to all, and blending modern technology with traditional baking methods to re-invent the future!OPPORTUNITYDo you have a passion to innovate and a desire to challenge the status quo? We are seeking new team members with a growth mindset, eagerness to win, proven record of accomplishment and excellent general management skills. This role presents an opportunity to shape the future at a leading bakery company headquartered in Canada.As Brand Manager, you will be responsible for the leadership, strategic development, and tactical execution of all category and brand management initiatives. Your role includes being the primary expert on the brand, with a deep understanding of all facets of your business by retailer and geography. You will be the Brand Steward, upholding and advancing the brand strategy, guidelines, and integrity. This opportunity offers a compelling role with a forward-thinking, fast-paced, and dynamic food production company.Responsibilities
- Brand & Category Leadership: be the “go-to” expert on the category and your portfolio of brands, developing strong partnerships across internal cross-functional stakeholders to influence the strategic direction of the Category and your Brand(s).
- Develop Brand Growth Strategies: Develop long-term and short-term strategies to grow your Brand(s) in a competitive Marketplace.
- Track Market Performance & Brand Equity: Strong understanding of Market data & Brand Equity tracking to measure performance against business & brand objectives; Collaboration with internal Integrated Marketing Team to execute & measure campaign performance across relevant marketing media mix (Social, Digital, OOH, In-store, Retail Media, TV).
- Innovation Pipeline: develop a robust innovation pipeline for your Brand(s), leveraging consumer insights, category & competitive trends and identifying white space opportunities with an emphasis to win in Retail Channels.
- Project management: Support the cross-functional commercialization of product launches and renovations from concept ideation & product development to customer sell in and best-in-class market execution.
- Key liaison with Agency partners and internal cross functional team members including Retail Sales & Field Sales teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Communications or relevant field.
- 3-5 years’ experience in a Brand Marketing role.
- Self-motivated individual with a high energy level and a progressive business attitude.
- Proven ability to effectively navigate organizational complexity, collaborate with cross-functional teams, respond to new situations with flexibility, and excel in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong understanding of syndicated data, consumer insights, consumer research, and market results.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to refine and proofread all types of communications.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with tight timelines.
- Some travel required (10%) within Canada.
- Role requires minimum 3 days per week on-site in Head Office with flexibility of additional days in office dependent on business needs.
What is the recipe for a great career at WonderbrandsWonderbrands, is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 14 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake. We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.
Introduction
Working at Wonderbrands is dynamic and engaging, characterized by a culture that promotes creativity and entrepreneurial thinking. As a growing company, it presents challenging yet rewarding opportunities for its employees.
Overview
Position: Brand Manager (Contract: 12-18 Months)
Wonderbrands, known for popular brands like Wonder Bread and D’Italiano, aims to enhance the quality of baked goods by combining modern technology with traditional methods.
Opportunity
The company seeks a passionate individual with a growth mindset to lead brand management initiatives. As Brand Manager, you will be responsible for strategic and tactical brand development, market performance tracking, and innovation within a fast-paced bakery setting.
Responsibilities
- Brand & Category Leadership: Serve as the expert in brand management, fostering strategic partnerships.
- Develop Brand Growth Strategies: Create both long- and short-term strategies for growth.
- Track Market Performance: Analyze market data and collaborate on marketing campaign performance.
- Innovation Pipeline: Identify opportunities for new products based on consumer insights and market trends.
- Project Management: Oversee the product launch process and ensure effective execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or relevant field.
- 3-5 years of experience in Brand Marketing.
- Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
- Familiarity with data analytics and market insights.
- Willingness to travel occasionally (10% within Canada).
Career at Wonderbrands
Wonderbrands, a leading Canadian bakery with over 140 years of experience, emphasizes production innovation and community engagement. The company fosters a collaborative culture and is now part of the FGF Brands Group, opening avenues for growth.
Note: This job posting represents an active position. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.