Location: Markham, Ontario : Position: Product Manager – Our Brands Type: Full-Time | Hybrid Location: Markham, ON Reports to: Director, Private Brands- Consumables Pet Valu is Canada’s leading pet specialty retailer, dedicated to strengthening the bond between dedicated pet lovers and their pets. With 50 years of animal care expertise, we operate over 800 stores across Canada under several banners, including Pet Valu, Bosley’s, Total Pet, Paulmac's Pet, Tisol & Chico. Guided by our mission to deliver products, care, expertise, and memorable moments, Pet Valu is a place where people build meaningful careers while making a positive impact on pets and communities.

This customer (DPL) and product obsessed role will understand market trends and utilize wide range of data to identify new product development opportunities to improve sales, penetration, and profitability. Continuously monitors customer, competitive intelligence, and aids in the development of business opportunities. Acquire knowledge and insights of corporate strategy, consumer insights and economic outlook to develop the Proprietary Brand strategy for new and existing products.

Strategy

Develop strategy for existing product categories including recommended merchandising, pricing, promotions, and marketing to ensure continued growth and maximize sales potential. Manage, maintain product adherence to brand positioning, brand guardrails, and customer value proposition to drive brand loyalty and equity. Responsible for end-to-end product development and related project management.

Develop rationale and business cases for recent product development including financial feasibility, supplier selection, product and packaging features, sales projections, pricing recommendations, marketing, merchandising and promotions. Lead bi-weekly meeting with Merchandising about product and performance.



Partner with internal teams to develop enabling tools and process improvements the improve time-to-market.

Results

Help manage product development cost. Shared responsibility with Merchandising for brand sales, margin performance and achievement of product launch targets. Utilize available financial & management information systems to monitor sales results, profitability and recommend actions to improve in market product performance. 5+ years of Packaged Goods, Brand Marketing/Product Development/Merchandising or related field.

A proven leader with self-confidence, and a solid track record of accomplishments in challenging environments. Proactive thinker and doer – anticipate issues before they arise, has a strong pride of ownership to see projects through end to end. Strong project management skills.

Bachelor’s degree preferred. The final offer will be based on factors such as market location, relevant skills, experience and internal equity. If you’re energized by doing meaningful work, taking pride in what you deliver, and making a real impact for pets, people, and communities, you’ll feel right at home here.

Hybrid, Flexible Work Options Comprehensive health and dental benefits Learning and Development support tailored to you Preferred rates for car rentals, hotels, phone plans and gym discounts Pet Valu is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The use of AI helps us ensure we are providing an equitable and streamlined recruitment experience for all applicants.

At no stage does AI determine recruitment outcomes. We believe in investing in the development of our people and have an industry-leading promotion rate. Our mission is to offer the highest quality products at a great value to improve the quality of life for all pets and pet owners. #

📌 Product Manager - Our Brands (Markham)
🏢 Pet Valu
📍 Markham