Marketing Associate - Canada Coffee

General information
All posting locations Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, Don Mills, Ontario, Canada
Job Function 05 - Marketing
Date Published 14-Apr-2023
Ref # R-68736
Remote, Hybrid or Onsite Hybrid
Description & Requirements
This position can be based out of our Toronto or Chicago office.
What do we bring to the table? (Canada based)

• Pregnancy- parental- and adoption leave top-up programs and adoption reimbursement
• Benefits begin immediately upon hire
• Flexible health and dental plan including vision- dental- disability- fertility coverage- and free access to virtual healthcare
• Variety of spending accounts and options to allocate leftover flex credits- including Health Spending Account and Personal Spending Account
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
• Voluntary Registered Retirement Savings Plan (VRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• LiveWell lifestyle/well-being discount programs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)- including mental health support
• Award-winning Ownerversity learning & development resource library
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) with generous company contributions
• Learn more about life #hereatKraftHeinz on our YouTube channel !

What’s on the menu?
The marketing team’s job is to create a compelling vision and brand strategy across key elements of the business to deliver long term growth. A Kraft Heinz marketer knows the world and the context within which their Brand competes today and where it can compete in the future.
As a Marketing Associate working on the North American Coffee team- you will have the chance to work on a broad scope of projects to build your marketing skills. More importantly you will contribute to the marketing strategy of our beloved brands. This includes implementing marketing initiatives in support of long-term strategies by working with a cross-functional team including communications- trade marketing- sales- and finance. Understanding consumers' needs and identifying relevant insights to provide recommendations on maximizing growth opportunities. Proactively monitoring your brand’s performance along with key competitors across the market. Identifying and managing the brand’s budget spend to effectively execute plans.
Recipe for Success Apply now if this sounds like you!

• Project management from design to completion
• AC Nielsen experience an asset
• Demonstrated marketing success with positioning- consumer insights and innovative marketing programming including digital- social media- in-store marketing development
• Operates with agility with solid problem solving and simplification skills
• Proven analytical capabilities in interpreting and driving action from data
• Strong communication- influence and relationship building skills in a cross-functional team environment
• Understanding of price- promo- assortment- and shelving contribute to brand growth
• Track record of taking initiative
• Drive for results and demonstrated ability to deliver growth

Please note This job posting is just a preview of the full scope of the position.
We hope to find you a seat at our table!
About Us
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do join our table and let’s make life delicious!
Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy and Collaboration
We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day.
As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
Kraft Heinz Canada - New Headquarters - 2023
Kraft Heinz is on a journey of transformation and part of this plan is to move our Global HQs back into city centers. It is time for Toronto to shine with a Canadian innovation and talent hub that reflects our unique people & food culture. After 40 years at the Don Mills location, the Kraft Heinz Canada headquarters will move to the Queen’s Quay Terminal (QQT) at 207 Queen’s Quay West. Roles currently based out of the Don Mills office will move to Queen’s Quay upon its opening in Spring-Summer 2023. We are thrilled to be moving to this vibrant, waterfront location in close proximity to public transportation. We are taking the design of our new workplace to the next level with modern furnishings, amenities, spacious co-working areas and a state-of-the-art Kitchen, putting Food at the heart of the overall employee experience. Flexible work is here to stay, and we need a space that will keep the pace. Modern technology will enhance our experience both at home and in the office. Having all of us together in our new vibrant space will deliver a rich, team-focused, agile experience that promotes connection, communication, collaboration and transparency.