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But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.\n\nWe're seeking a driven and resourceful Associate Brand Manager to join our Snacks team. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a significant portion of our Canadian snacks business, focusing on channel growth and category expansion. You'll play a key role in identifying new opportunities, launching innovative products, and driving growth within the Canadian market.\nAs an Associate Brand Manager, you will be a key player in driving the growth of our snacks portfolio through strategic channel management and category expansion initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our snack offerings in Canada, with a focus on bringing exciting new products to market.\nKey Responsibilities:\nChannel and Category Expansion: Drive growth within key channels and identify opportunities to expand our snacks portfolio into new and exciting categories.\n\nProject Management: Lead cross-functional teams in the evaluation, development, and commercialization of new snack products, from initial concept to launch.\n\nAnalytical Insights: Analyze market trends, consumer data, and financial performance to identify opportunities and make data-driven recommendations. Leverage US data and historical trends to inform strategies for new product launches.\n\nSales Partnership: Collaborate closely with the sales team to understand customer needs and develop strategies to maximize sales and distribution.\n\nFinancial Management: Support budget management and analyze product-level P&L to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.\n\nStrategy Execution: Execute brand strategies and 12Q plans, including innovation, brand renovation, and packaging design, to achieve financial and volume targets.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with US counterparts to inform long-term brand strategy and execute shared projects.\n\nWhat You'll Bring:\nBachelor’s degree\n\n2+ years of experience in CPG, food & beverage, or a related industry. MBA a plus.\n\nProven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.\n\nStrong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.\n\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across teams.\n\nResourceful and independent worker with a can-do attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.\n\nExperience working in a large, matrixed organization.\n\nUnderstanding of P&L mechanics and budget management.\n\nA passion for the snacks category and a desire to bring innovative products to market.\n\nAdditional Considerations\nThe posting for this position is to fill a newly created position within the organization\n\nApplicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.\n\nOur people are at the heart of what makes General Mills great - it’s why people join and stay. When we connect, co-create, collaborate, and celebrate together, it strengthens our relationships and increases trust. To Win Together, we need to be together, physically and virtually. To do that effectively, we need to think about connecting with intentionality - the moments both big and small, in-person, virtual, and hybrid. Given that collaboration is critical to the success of our team members, our teams, and our business, the expectation for this role will be to work in the office on Monday through Thursdays each week. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules. Friday is flexible regarding your work location.\n\nGeneral Mills is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.\n\nThe salary range for this position is $82,100 - $123,200 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.\n\nSALARY RANGE\nThe salary range for this position is:\n$82,100 - $123,200 Annual\n\nAt General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to expertise, skills, and relevant work experience. 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