Senior Marketing Associate, Product Portfolio

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.

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:

• Manage product portfolios by contributing to the strategic and operational planning process for assigned product line or portfolio

• Partner with the finance organization to complete pricing analysis and make pricing recommendations

• Manages and executes plans to improve profitability

• 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! Education confirmation will be reviewed

• Proficiency in both French and English would be an asset

• Three to five years of professional B2B marketing experience as a portfolio manager

• 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

• Strong financial acumen

• 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

Location: Applicants based in the Greater Toronto Area preferred on a hybrid work schedule.

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