Marketing Co-Op, Kinder Bueno & Kinder Chocolate (4 Months)

Job Location:

Toronto, Ontario

Company Description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 38,767 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

About the Role:

Are you looking to jumpstart your career in Sweet Packaged Foods? Do you have a sweet tooth, and are interested in learning about how chocolates, candy, cookies, biscuits, and more are made from start to finish? Then our Early Career Program (ECP) may be the program for you!

We are looking for highly motivated individuals, who have graduated from a post-secondary institution with a business related degree; and with a focus on Sales, Marketing or Trade Marketing, to join our Canada Commercial Early Career Program.

Our Early Career program is designed to allow participants to explore Ferrero while putting their skills to work. Working at Ferrero early in your career is a unique and challenging experience, and we often have permanent placements after the program. Even more importantly, our Early Career program can help participants understand where you want to focus your talent and take the first step towards a career at Ferrero.

The Ferrero Early Career Program provides participants with the technical and leadership skills they will need to build a successful career within Ferrero.

Kinder is a leading global confectionary brand and one of the most beloved brands in Canada. Since 1968, Kinder has been recognized around the world for embracing the joyful spirit of childhood and inspiring simple and authentic moments of togetherness between parents and kids. Kinder is a leading global confectionary brand and one of the most beloved brands in Canada. Since 1968, Kinder has been recognized around the world for embracing the joyful spirit of childhood and inspiring simple and authentic moments of togetherness between parents and kids.

This Co-op role will be involved in supporting the continued growth of two of the fastest growing brands within the Kinder Masterbrand – Kinder Bueno and Kinder Chocolate.

Main Responsibilities:

Social Media Development:

• Coordinate with US brand team on content development and sharing.
• Support Brand Manager and advertising agency to develop social media strategy and plan, including content calendar development and facilitating content execution.

Artwork Development:

• Work with E-commerce team and agency partner to create digital assets, ensuring Kinder Bueno and Kinder Chocolate meet all digital presence requirements.
• Work with Shopper Marketing team to develop in-store point of sale materials

Budget Management:

• Monthly reconciliation of expenses vs. Budget
• Work with Brand Manager and Finance to manage purchase order set up and invoice processing

This co-op will also have the opportunity to work on an exciting project throughout the term focusing on optimizing in-store visiblity!

Who we are looking for:

• Self-motivated and takes initiative
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office Suite tools
• Ability to adapt and learn new things quickly and accurately
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution in a business related program; and with a focus on Sales, Marketing or Trade Marketing,or a related discipline
• Detail & results orientated
• Collaborative, and works effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical capabilities with intermediate-advanced skill in Excel

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.

Competencies

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Accommodation:

Ferrero Canada will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.