Assistant Marketing Manager – KitKat

About the role

Join the Confectionery team as a member of the official Break squad! We are looking for an Assistant Marketing Manager, KitKat based at our North York office. You will play a central role in shaping strategic planning, supporting breakthrough marketing campaigns, and driving product and portfolio decisions for the iconic KitKat brand.

Key responsibilities

• Gather and interpret multiple sources of data (including AC Nielsen, Customer POS, Consumer Research, Financials) to develop a comprehensive understanding of category dynamics and business health.
• Support the annual planning process by reviewing business performance, consumer trends, and category dynamics.
• Support planning and commercialization of innovation and renovation projects, partnering with cross‑functional teams to deliver successful launches.
• Ensure marketing activities align with brand fundamentals while seeking opportunities to strengthen consumer engagement and brand relevance.
• Monitor and optimize marketing investments to maximize business impact.
• Collaborate with agencies, partners, and internal stakeholders to execute marketing initiatives with excellence.
• Build strong relationships across functions and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of marketing or related experience; CPG experience strongly preferred.
• University degree in Business or Marketing, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong relationship‑building and influencing skills, comfortable working independently and within a large matrix organization.
• Curious and resourceful, able to look beyond the surface of challenges and pursue solutions.
• Proactive, self‑motivated and results‑focused mindset with agility to manage change.
• Positive attitude and desire to energize a team and contribute to a winning culture.

What we offer

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits starting day one.
• Company‑matched pension plan.
• Three weeks of vacation plus five personal days.
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements.
• Training and development programs with growth opportunities.
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Gender affirmation benefits, fertility services, surrogacy coverage, and adoption benefits.
• Discounts on Nespresso coffee machines, capsules and Nestlé products.