Position: Marketing Manager – Food and Nutrition
Location: Ontario (Burlington / Oakville) or Quebec (Montreal / Vaudreuil-Dorion)
Ideally, this person will be located close to one of our offices. Note that this role requires the availability to travel.
Status: Permanent, full-time. This is a newly created position.
We are currently recruiting a commercial Marketing Manager to support and lead a portion of our Product Marketing team in Canada. Reporting to the Director of Product Marketing – North America, this individual will be responsible for managing part of the Product Management group while providing strategic guidance and oversight. The Marketing Manager will also serve as a key liaison across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and efficiency in all processes that interact directly with Product Marketing.
This role will contribute to the Food and Nutrition Group’s leadership team where applicable.
Success in this role requires both product management experience in the Food and Nutrition (ingredients) industry and proven experience managing people.
We put people first so that together, we can reimagine the possibilities!
Founded over 50 years ago, Quadra is home to a thriving 550+ employees based across Canada and the United States. At Quadra, we take pride in fostering an engaging, collaborative and family-oriented culture while offering autonomy and flexibility to help you succeed. As a Great Place to Work® and certified Best Managed Company, we are committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and empowered. You will be surrounded by passionate, innovative, dynamic and knowledgeable colleagues who are eager to share their knowledge with you.
Quadra is one of North America's leading distributors of chemicals and ingredients. We have facilities across Canada and in select markets in the United States. We are a rapidly growing company with a long-term commitment to our employees. If you are committed to excellence, you belong at Quadra. Our employees are professional and passionate about our business.
The Marketing Manager's responsibilities include:
Leadership Responsibilities:
- Support the group in defining and executing on the supplier/product marketing strategy within the team, aligned with our Quadra Supplier Management philosophy
- Develop direct connection and relationships with Supplier Partners
- Actively participate in industry events such as tradeshows, network within our target markets to support our growth objectives
- Have direct management and leadership responsibility for some of the Product Managers or Buyers within the group’s PM team
- Translate strategic objectives into actionable goals and development plans
- Foster a high-performance culture and strong collaboration between marketing and sales teams
- Spearhead growth in terms of potential new products and target markets
- Special projects as delegated by the Business Director or Head of Product Marketing geared towards the candidate’s key strengths
- Be a leader and champion for the product marketing team within the organization
The Marketing Manager will lead and support the Product Managers whose responsibilities include:
- Manage relationships with a domestic and international supplier base
- Identify and provide a reliable and competitive supply of products for targeted markets
- Build strong, multi-level relationships with suppliers through regular documented visits
- Responsible for continued market development and sustained profitable growth of product portfolio
- Central role in working very closely with the corporate sales force and balancing corporate objectives, customer requirements and supplier expectations
- Be the expert of your key products and markets
- Manage pricing and maintain price lists
- Formally evaluate the performance of key suppliers
- Be present at target industry events (i.e. trade shows, conferences, etc.) to gain market knowledge and awareness.
- Build strong connections and relationships with the Quadra sales team based on trust, credibility and collaboration
- Delivering presentations both for internal and external communication (i.e. suppliers, customers, conferences)
- Being a key contributor to shaping group strategic objectives and achieving the mission statement
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, or related discipline
- Minimum 12 years previous commercial and product management experience in the Food industry, specifically in the ingredients sector
- Minimum 5 years leadership experience managing direct reports, with a proven ability to lead, coach, and mentor a team of commercially focused individuals toward achieving strategic goals
- Proven experience in product management/principal management
- Proven experience in market analysis and development of marketing plans and strategies
- Skilled in data analysis, reporting and presentation development
- An understanding of the infrastructure needed to support a commodity development strategy
- Demonstrated expertise in pricing strategy and price list management
- Experience developing effective purchasing and sourcing strategies
- Ability to collaborate and influence internal stakeholders such as supply chain and logistics teams to ensure seamless execution
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and handle pressure
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Strong business acumen and understanding of profitability drivers
- Communication proficiency in French and English (oral and written bilingualism) is a strong asset
- Enthusiastic about contributing to a high-performance culture and accustomed to a fast-paced environment
- Advanced computer literacy, including Excel, PowerPoint, CRM systems (Salesforce preferred), and proficiency with the Office 365 suite
- Willingness to travel overnight, up to 40% of the time (including overnight stay and international travel)
- Valid passport and driver’s license
At Quadra, we offer not only an engaging culture, a collaborative, family-oriented and supportive environment, but also plenty of autonomy and flexibility. We also offer you the opportunity to be part of a professional, fun, innovative and committed team in a growing, people-oriented, Great Place to Work® certified organization. In addition to being Great Place to Work® certified, Quadra has been recognized as one of the Best Managed Companies for over 20 years and as a Great Place to Work for Women®! You will work with dynamic colleagues who are eager to share their knowledge with you.
Here are some of the perks of choosing Quadra:
- Permanent, full-time position: Join us for a stable, long-term career
- Competitive salary & Performance Incentives: Your hard work is rewarded with attractive compensation and bonuses
- Flexible Remote Work & Autonomy: Enjoy the flexibility to work from home and autonomy to manage your key portfolio, suppliers and team members!
- Excellent Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, HSA, and more to keep you covered including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and access to telemedicine/Virtual healthcare
- Generous Time Off: Flexible personal days, sick days and vacation time to recharge
- Wellness Programs: Enhance your quality of life with wellness initiatives, including health and mental wellness programs from healthcare leaders
- Pension plan with match: Plan your future with our matched pension plan program
- Company vehicle & Tech Perks: We got you covered with a company vehicle with maintenance expenses, cellphone and internet costs
- Tailored training: We provide personalized training to support you and your growth
- Family-owned and support environment: Be part of a private, family-owned company with a strong infrastructure and core values
- Award-Winning Workplace: Work in a certified Great Place to Work®, and Best Managed Company!
- Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and caring for each other and having fun are part of our core values!
- Career Growth: Unlock opportunities for development in a fast-paced growing company
- Fun Social Activities: Get involved in company events, Volunteering programs, etc.
- Referral & Recognition Programs: Earn monetary rewards through our referral and employee recognition programs (years of service, merit awards, etc.)
- And Much More !
If you're ready to make your mark and grow with us, we would love to meet you.
Compensation Information: The annual base pay range for this position is reasonably expected to be between $132,100 and $206,435. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is only a part of the total rewards package - this role will also be eligible for a generous incentive program and full benefits. Quadra’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. Please note that the base pay shown qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.
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