Be real. Or adventurous. Or both.

At Naturally Homegrown Foods, we craft great tasting natural snacks that inspire people to go beyond. As our company has grown, so have our product lines… yet our passion for quality has never wavered. We need team members who share our passion for high quality, all natural, and adventurous snacks.

We offer a competitive salary and every position at NHF comes with benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and, of course, chips!

The 5 words that best describe us are:

• Natural
• Adventurous
• Authentic
• Trustworthy
• Energetic
• Witty

We know that’s six, but we also like to push limits and go beyond expectations. We’re independently owned & operated… and proudly Canadian to boot.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical: analytics, portfolio mix, innovation & campaign execution, category/sales readiness support

• Category Management: assist the department lead analyzing category sales, pricing, promotion, and competition utilizing internal and external data sources to recommend portfolio solutions based on insights & implications
• Innovation: actively participate line extensions and new products – flavours, pack formats, limited edition offerings, implement flawless plans, including development of project briefs, business case, product decisions, communication plan, and sales collateral for sell-in
• New product launches: own end-to-end coordination of new product launces for retail. Coordinate timelines, packaging process, sales launch kits, product creative assets and other launch activities as assigned.
• Tactical Campaign Execution: execute agreed upon product marketing plans throughout year. Liaise with vendors, monitor timelines, and effectiveness of tactical plans. Recommend corrective action as needed.
• Assist in developing and executing the annual marketing plan
• General Project Execution: coordinate execution across key departments, monitor timelines and effectiveness of tactical plans. Identify key building levers, risks in advance, and recommend actions.
• Support Marketing and Sales annual planning with through analysis (product, innovation, pricing, distribution)
• Build and maintain trade presentations, sales collateral, pricing tools, and customer-specific POS materials, brand SKU matrix
• Plan and execute high-impact tradeshows and customer events (booth design, logistics, product sampling, lead capture)
• Maintain, update and coordinate packaging files for all products as needed
• Act as the day-to-day marketing link with Sales team

Leadership & Communication: cross-functional leadership, vendor management, risk/project updates to Manager

• Collaborate with team members and manager to understand, align, and activate against priority projects
• Work closely with department lead on understanding innovation pipeline for brand/portfolio
• Frequently communicate opportunities and risks to all areas of organization
• Strong business communications skills and ability to influence stakeholders
• Exhibit leadership and accountability; has the ability to move a team towards a common goal through a respectful, collaborative approach.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• University degree in business, commerce or equivalent
• A professional with 3-4 years of consumer product brand management experience, preferably in the food industry
• Highly organized and master of time management, leading to consistently achieving results while staying resilient in tough circumstances
• High level attention to detail is a non-negotiable
• A proven executer with initiative, flexibility and can-do attitude who has the courage to step up and address complex issues in a respectful and collaborative manner
• Proven project manager who can juggle multiple projects timelines and deliverables without dropping the ball
• Adaptable, can tackle competing priorities resourcefully, and learns quickly from experiences
• Influencer and skillful collaborator among peers, with experience in cross-functional environment
• Outgoing, enthusiastic, and engaging along with a passion for natural food products
• Good understanding of the CPG market, and dynamic between company, customer as well as consumer
• Proficient in data analysis and use of Microsoft Excel. Experience with Nielsen or SPINS considered an asset

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• This position requires successful completion of a clear background check prior to start date
• Required to be flexible on work schedule to meet business needs of all shifts
• In Office position
• Will eventually be required to represent the company at events on some weekends and evenings, as the job requires
• Must have valid passport, future travel may be required within Canada and the United States
• Salary starting at $65,000

Come join our team and explore what’s real!

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