Job Type:

Temporary (Durée déterminée)

We believe the best results come from collaboration, the sharing of perspectives, and teamwork.

People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in collaboration, transparency, accountability, and value creation in all that we accomplish. Our culture is built on mutual support, ownership, and a shared commitment to growing together. Joining the team means evolving in an environment where everyone contributes and takes pride in having a real impact.

The Fine Cheeses Marketing Manager – Import (13‑month temporary assignment) plays a key role in supporting Agropur’s objective of growing its domestic and imported cheese brands. In this role, the incumbent will actively contribute to the strategic development and growth of the category with a focus on profitability, by supporting the development of strong brands, maximizing the product mix within their portfolio, and delivering the projects under their responsibility.

Reporting to the Marketing Director, the Fine Cheeses Marketing Manager – Import will work closely with colleagues from Sales, Commercial Strategy, Finance, and Production, as well as with import suppliers. The incumbent will also be responsible for managing and evaluating product line performance, monitoring consumer insights and market dynamics to stay ahead of trends and knowledge, and ensuring budget follow‑up for assigned projects.

 

 

A work environment where collaboration is encouraged and valued:

• Flexible remote work; up to 50% of the time

• Flexible group insurance program, including telemedicine services

• Employee Assistance Program

• Opportunities to invest in your development (career growth, etc.)

• Bright offices surrounded by nature, offering a wide range of services (free indoor parking, gym, etc.)

• Salary scale 005: $84,600 to $105,800
  (Base salary will be determined based on academic background, experience, training, and job‑related competencies.)

How you will contribute to collective success:

• Understand and analyze current and future market data and consumer needs to identify market opportunities and make recommendations;

• Provide the information required to build business cases supporting new opportunities (market analysis, regulatory considerations, volume/price estimates, marketing support, etc.);

• Establish trusted relationships with import suppliers to support the achievement of shared objectives (weekly or monthly communications, performance reports, business reviews, etc.);

• Evaluate the performance and positioning of products under their responsibility as well as competitors’ products in order to assess opportunities and risks and present recommendations;

• Receive and review new product requests from suppliers and formulate recommendations based on feasibility, complexity, and profitability potential;

• Lead cross‑functional teams as a project manager for assigned mandates (new products, portfolio optimization/simplification, etc.) and act as the main point of contact between departments (Sales, Finance, Production, etc.);

• Coach and develop the Import Assistant Marketing Manager;

• Manage the product life cycle, including launches, delistings, and/or portfolio optimization;

• Contribute to the development of annual marketing plans;

• Manage assigned budgets.

The type of player who thrives on the team:

• University degree in Marketing or Business Administration; a master’s degree is an asset;

• 5 to 7 years of experience in brand management and/or consumer product commercialization; experience in dairy products is an asset;

• Proven experience in product development and launch;

• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills;

• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;

• Solid understanding of financial principles to assess project profitability (P&L);

• Demonstrated ability to manage and successfully deliver projects in a cross‑functional environment (Stage Gate), an asset.

A role for those who know performance is built together.

 

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. 

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.