Category Marketing Manager Country Canada Location Mississauga - Financial Dr., On Date Posted 04-23-2026

Maple Leaf Foods

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Base: $94,000 - $141,000 cad annually; bonus/equit...
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Bachelor's degree in cpg environment
Proven success in brand management
Experience with nielsen and internal data sources
** Maple Leaf Foods is seeking a Category Marketing Manager for its Mississauga location to develop and execute growth strategies within a fast-paced CPG environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in brand management, critical thinking, and project management while aligning with the company's commitment to sustainability and community impact. **

Job Summary

  • The role offers a unique opportunity to act as a general manager of a business within one of the few Canadian-headquartered CPG companies.
  • The successful candidate will develop consumer-centric innovations and lead the commercialization of new products while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive benefits including health and wellness programs, a defined contribution pension plan, and tuition reimbursement starting on day one.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Maple Leaf Foods is seeking a Category Marketing Manager for its Mississauga location to develop and execute growth strategies within a fast-paced CPG environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in brand management, critical thinking, and project management while aligning with the company's commitment to sustainability and community impact. **

Salary

Base: $94,000 - $141,000 CAD annually; Bonus/Equity: Annual short-term incentive plan included; Benefits: Competitive health, wellness, pension matching, and tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's Degree in CPG environment
  • Proven success in brand management
  • Experience with Nielsen and internal data sources
  • P&L management and commercial acumen
  • Strategic planning for 1-3 year innovation pipeline

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for sustainable protein initiatives
  • Strong mentorship and coaching skills
  • Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environment
  • Bias for action and adaptability
  • Experience briefing agencies and creative selection

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Track record of results within CPG environment
  • Proven success in market with brand management

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