🔹 Job Title: Assistant Brand Manager
🔹 Company: Kao Corporation
🔹 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
🔹 Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (14-month maternity leave coverage, potential extension to 18 months)
🔹 Category: Marketing
🔹 Date Posted: June 2, 2025
🔹 Experience Level: 2-5 years
🔹 Remote Status: Remote OK (occasional travel for in-person meetings within the GTA)
Key aspects of this role include:
ASSUMPTION: This role requires a strong understanding of the Canadian CPG industry, with a focus on beauty or personal care. The successful candidate will have experience in digital and social media marketing, as well as project management skills.
✅ Supporting the Brand Manager in planning, developing, and implementing the marketing plan, ensuring proper deployment of marketing budget and on-time delivery of activations
✅ Liaising with Legal & Regulatory teams for the approval of marketing materials and with translation houses for brand-related content
✅ Leading packaging copy localization and managing owned channels (brand website) and social media channels
✅ Analyzing brand, market, and competitive trends, with primary responsibility for monthly brand scorecards
✅ Leading influencer campaigns and managing consumer review generation for new product launches
✅ Assisting the Associate Director of Marketing and the marketing team with various marketing tasks as needed
ASSUMPTION: This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Education: Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of work experience in consumer marketing OR a Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, MBA, or related field
Experience: Previous experience in the Canadian CPG industry, with a focus on beauty or personal care
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
ASSUMPTION: While a Master's Degree is preferred, a Bachelor's Degree with relevant experience may be considered. Fluency in French is not required but would be an asset.
Salary Range: $60,000 - $78,000 CAD per year
Benefits:
Working Hours: Full-time, with occasional travel for in-person meetings within the GTA
ASSUMPTION: The salary range provided is based on industry standards for similar roles in the Toronto area. Benefits may vary based on individual circumstances and employment status.
Industry: Kao Corporation is a Japanese multinational personal care and household goods company, operating in the manufacturing industry
Company Size: 10,001+ employees globally, with a presence in over 100 countries
Founded: 1887, with a rich history in innovation and quality
Company Description:
Company Specialties:
Company Website: www.kao.com
ASSUMPTION: Kao Corporation is a well-established company with a strong global presence, offering a diverse range of products and career opportunities.
Career Level: Mid-level, with the opportunity to grow and develop within the marketing team
Reporting Structure: This role reports directly to the Brand Manager, Haircare and works closely with cross-functional teams, including Legal & Regulatory, translation houses, and the marketing team
Work Arrangement: Remote OK, with occasional travel for in-person meetings within the GTA
Growth Opportunities:
ASSUMPTION: This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in brand management within a global company, with potential for growth and development.
Office Type: Remote, with occasional travel for in-person meetings within the GTA
Office Location(s): Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Geographic Context:
Work Schedule: Full-time, with occasional travel for in-person meetings within the GTA
ASSUMPTION: The remote work environment offers flexibility and work-life balance, while occasional travel for in-person meetings allows for collaboration and team-building.
Typical Process:
Key Assessment Areas:
Application Tips:
ATS Keywords: Brand Management, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Project Management, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Influencer Partnerships, Market Analysis, Consumer Insights, Packaging Localization, Content Creation, Budget Management, Legal Compliance, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Trend Analysis
ASSUMPTION: The application process for this role may vary based on the specific needs of the hiring manager and the marketing team. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate their skills and experience throughout the interview process.
ASSUMPTION: The successful candidate will be comfortable using various tools and technologies to manage projects, analyze data, and create content.
Company Values:
Work Style:
Self-Assessment Questions:
ASSUMPTION: Kao Canada values employees who are customer-focused, collaborative, and results-driven, with a strong work ethic and a commitment to innovation and sustainability.
ASSUMPTION: The successful candidate will be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines, analyze and interpret data, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and adapt to occasional travel for in-person meetings.
ASSUMPTION: This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in brand management within a global company, with potential for growth and development.
ASSUMPTION: These sample projects are intended to provide an idea of the types of initiatives the successful candidate may work on in this role.
ASSUMPTION: These key questions are intended to help applicants better understand the role, the company, and the work environment, allowing them to make an informed decision about their application.
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