Category Marketing Associate (Marketing Specialist) Job at Ron Sunshine Associates LLC, Canada

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  • Ron Sunshine Associates LLC
  • Canada

Job Description

Category Marketing Associate (Marketing Specialist) 

Position Overview

This role is responsible for a variety of marketing activities, with a primary focus on product commercialization, package design coordination, database and system management, reporting, pricing, and performance analysis. The position also provides day-to-day support for the Category Marketing team to ensure smooth operations and effective execution of marketing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the commercialization process of new and reformulated products, including formula approvals, packaging changes, production scheduling, and margin management.

  • Coordinate package design update projects, customer portals, and related forms.

  • Conduct cross-system data audits to ensure data consistency and alignment with GDSN/GS1 and PLM specifications, maintaining customer compliance.

  • Use insights and data to provide recommendations that support integrated marketing plans, innovation, activations, and market initiatives.

  • Assist with management of external agency partners in the execution of digital/media campaigns and advertising strategies.

  • Support pricing and contract management through pricing renewals and cost analysis.

  • Coordinate internal system updates during sales region/broker changes; maintain terms and brokerage levels for all products within the assigned category.

  • Assist in managing product spec sheets and promotional elements such as POS materials, coupons, and shippers.

  • Process vendor invoices related to marketing data governance.

  • Provide administrative and logistical support to the Category Marketing Manager and overall marketing team.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing preferred.

  • Valid driver’s license.

Experience

  • 1–3 years of marketing experience, preferably within the food manufacturing industry.

  • Strong understanding of marketing principles, strategies, and techniques.

  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners.

  • Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Skills & Abilities

  • Proficient to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

  • Strong analytical, creative, and problem-solving abilities.

  • Familiarity with SAP or similar systems; project management experience a plus.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments, including Sales, Cost Accounting, Operations, Purchasing, R&D, Quality Assurance, and IT.

  • Skilled at building interdepartmental relationships and influencing without direct authority.

  • Self-starter with a “hands-on” mindset and the ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • None

Job Tags

Contract work,

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