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Associate Manager, Portfolio Strategy

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Product
  • Mississauga

AI generated summary

  • You need strong communication skills, leadership experience, project management expertise, analytical abilities, and proficiency in MS Office. A business-related degree and 2+ years of experience are preferred.
  • You will analyze data for strategic insights, prioritize formats and SKUs, identify trends, support annual reviews, develop channel strategies, manage team tasks, and master category knowledge.

Requirements

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience across a wide breadth of audiences including Senior Management
  • Overall business knowledge and holistic general management approach
  • Strong leadership skills – ability to manage a cross-functional team and many stake holders
  • Project management experience (timelines, budgets)
  • Superior planning coupled with outstanding analytical abilities
  • Ability to thrive in a constantly evolving environment
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with P&Ls/Cost accounting
  • 2+ year’s progressive professional experience
  • Bachelor’s degree: Business, Economics, and/or Marketing major preferred

Responsibilities

  • Analyze a variety of data sources and combine insights to deliver actionable recommendations, growth strategies, risks and opportunities
  • Establish format and sku priorities rooted in strong insights
  • Review trends, identify emerging formats and white space opportunities
  • Support annual business review and annual strategy planning providing key information deliverables and business insights revealing opportunities and strategies for Hershey
  • Develop channel specific insights, support and strategies and lead commercialization of new items to help deliver these strategies
  • Become an expert in the chocolate, candy and baking categories and help impact and shape a dynamic, competitive and fun category!
  • Own day to day management of team priorities and ad hoc requests

FAQs

What location is this position based in?

This position is based in Mississauga, ON, Canada.

What type of experience is required for this role?

The role requires 2+ years of progressive professional experience.

What educational background is preferred for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, and/or Marketing is preferred.

What are the major responsibilities of the Associate Manager, Portfolio Strategy?

Major responsibilities include data analysis to deliver insights, establishing format and SKU priorities, reviewing trends, supporting annual business reviews, and leading commercialization strategies.

Are project management skills important for this job?

Yes, project management experience regarding timelines and budgets is important for this role.

What technical skills are required for this position?

Proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.

Will I need to work with senior management in this role?

Yes, strong verbal and written communication skills with experience across a wide breadth of audiences, including senior management, are necessary.

Is there a focus on specific product categories in this job?

Yes, there is a focus on becoming an expert in the chocolate, candy, and baking categories to shape strategies.

What qualities are necessary to thrive in this role?

The ability to thrive in a constantly evolving environment and strong leadership skills to manage a cross-functional team are essential.

Will I be responsible for day-to-day team management?

Yes, you will own the day-to-day management of team priorities and ad hoc requests.

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Industry
10,001+
Employees
1894
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Hershey Company is headquartered in Hershey, Pa., and is an industry-leading snacks company known for bringing goodness to the world through its iconic brands, remarkable people and enduring commitment to help children succeed. Hershey has approximately 17,000 employees around the world who work every day to deliver delicious, quality products. The company has more than 90 brands around the world that drive more than $8 billion in annual revenues, including such iconic brand names as Hershey's, Reese's, Kit Kat®, Jolly Rancher, Ice Breakers, SkinnyPop, and Pirate's Booty. For more than 125 years, Hershey has been committed to operating fairly, ethically and sustainably. Hershey founder, Milton Hershey, created the Milton Hershey School in 1909 and since then the company has focused on helping children succeed.

Benefits

  • HEALTH

    Medical Plans (Three Options), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Telemedicine Prescription Drug Coverage, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Well-Being Incentive, Onsite Fitness Center / Organized Recreational Activities Highmark Atlas Navigation (Concierge Program),

  • WEALTH

    Compensation / Pay Recognition, Competitive Base Salary, Internal Incentive Compensation, One Hershey Incentive Program (OHIP), Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP), Sales Incentive Plan, Retirement – 401(k) Plan, Budgeting Services, Student Loan Refinancing, Personal Loan Refinancing, Tuition Reimbursement