Assistant Brand Manager, Kinder Bueno & Kinder Chocolate Full Time

We have a current opening for an Assistant Brand Manager, KINDER BUENO & KINDER® CHOCOLATE Canada and are actively reviewing applications.

Kinder is the world’s #1 Sweet Packaged Food and Chocolate 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.

As the Assistant Brand Manager, you will be involved in supporting the continued growth of two of the fastest growing brands within the Kinder Masterbrand – KINDER BUENO and KINDER® CHOCOLATE as well as other existing and new brands in the Mainstream Everyday Chocolate portfolio. You’ll play a hands-on role in driving growth, supporting P&L delivery, and building the brands’ presence in Canada. Working closely with the Brand Manager and cross‑functional partners, you’ll bring brand‑building ideas to life, manage A&P with care, and help move innovation projects forward with clarity and momentum.

• Job Location: 100 Sheppard Avenue East, North York, ON M2N 6N5
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Main Responsibilities:

Marketing Strategic Planning

• Supports development of annual brand plans by analyzing market, consumer, and competitive data.
• Assists in preparation of volume forecasts and marketing activity roadmaps.
• Tracks A&P spending and supports budget reconciliation.
• Prepares performance reports and presentations for Brand Manager and BU leadership.
• Collaborates with Global/US teams to support local implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Manages day-to-day agency relationships at an executional level

Portfolio Strategy

• Conducts competitive and category analysis to inform positioning recommendations.
• Supports execution of innovation and NPD projects from concept through launch (artwork, claims, sell sheets, launch materials).
• Assists in pricing analysis and SKU performance evaluation.
• Supports portfolio reviews by identifying risks and opportunities across SKUs.

Communication and Media

• Supports creative development by drafting briefs and coordinating with agencies.
• Assists in asset localization and adaptation for the Canadian market.
• Tracks campaign timelines and ensures executional alignment across teams.
• Monitors campaign performance and compiles post-campaign analyses.
• Coordinates legal and regulatory submissions for advertising approvals.

Promotions

• Supports localization of global promotional initiatives.
• Coordinates packaging updates and promotional artwork development.
• Assists in preparing promotional summaries and effectiveness reviews.
• Works with Legal to support documentation for contests and activations.
• Tracks performance of campaigns (sell-in, sell-out) and summarizes key findings

Business Follow Up

• Conducts monthly analysis of sell-in/sell-out, penetration, share, and distribution.
• Prepares business review decks and KPI dashboards.
• Supports short- and long-term forecasting inputs (S&OP).
• Assists in P&L tracking by flagging variances and risks to the Brand Manager.
• Acts as a key liaison across Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Project Management and Global teams.

Research

• Supports execution of consumer research projects (pre/post tests, packaging tests, pricing studies).
• Coordinates with research agencies on timelines and deliverables.
• Synthesizes research findings into actionable summaries.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or relevant field of study
• 1-3 years’ brand marketing experience in consumer-packaged goods, managing comparable brands.
• Proven success in brand equity building, communication, and managing creative/media agencies on executional priorities, providing input on briefs and fast follow-through on post reporting to enhance performance of future/existing campaigns
• Excellent accountability, communication, decision-making.
• Skilled in using syndicated databases (e.g., Nielsen) for market insights.
• Strong project management skills, capable of handling multiple priorities and delivering results on schedule.
• Working knowledge of budget, P&L management
• Deep understanding of food, drug, mass, club, and e-commerce trade channels.
• Experience and proficiency in item setup and execution as it relates to product and tool development
• Previous experience in developing product innovation
• High degree of input and exposure in brand strategies and operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

Our Benefits & Perks:

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The base salary range for this position is $78,631– $104,841 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

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 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.

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Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.

Ferrero 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 People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially