SUMMARY:
Are you a data-driven marketing professional with experience in category management, product marketing, product lifecycle management, or B2B marketing ? Adecco is currently recruiting a Category Specialist for a 6-month contract opportunity with a leading industrial organization located in South Mississauga . This chance is ideal for a marketing professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking, market research, analytics, project management, and product portfolio management to help drive business growth. Working closely with Category Managers and business leaders, you will support product strategy, commercialization initiatives, customer engagement programs, and category performance across a diverse portfolio of industrial products.

This role offers valuable exposure to product development, market intelligence, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic marketing initiatives within a well-established organization.

Pay Rate: $70000 - $90000/year

Location: Mississauga, ON (Hybrid)

Work: Monday to Thursday In Office | Friday Work From Home

Job type: Temporary|Full-time | 6-month contract

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy .

QUALIFICATIONS:

3 to 10+ years of experience in: Category Management, Product Marketing, B2B Marketing, Product Management, Brand Management, Marketing Analytics

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field

Experience within one or more of the following industries is considered an asset: Industrial products, Manufacturing, Chemical products, Specialty products, Industrial distribution

Experience supporting product lifecycle management and portfolio optimization

Experience executing marketing campaigns and lead generation initiatives

Experience working with agencies, vendors,



and cross-functional business teams

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Experience with CRM platforms and marketing automation systems

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

SAP experience considered a strong asset

Experience with reporting tools such as Business Warehouse (BW) is an asset

Strong project management capabilities

Responsibilities:
Category & Product Management

Support category management activities and product portfolio optimization initiatives

Assist with product lifecycle management, SKU rationalization, and product line reviews

Coordinate product development discussions and commercialization projects

Support product launch activities and speed-to-market initiatives

Manage product line updates, changes, and SKU deletion processes

Market Research & Business Analysis

Conduct market research to identify customer needs, industry trends, and growth opportunities

Analyze market data, customer insights, and competitive intelligence

Monitor category performance and prepare reports on product effectiveness and business results

Support forecasting, annual planning, volume projections, and margin analysis

Marketing & Campaign Execution

Assist with campaign planning, lead generation, demand generation, and customer engagement initiatives

Support customer segmentation and market mapping activities





Develop and coordinate marketing materials, sales tools, presentations, webinars, packaging, and product content

Translate technical product information into customer-focused marketing messages

Work with agencies and external vendors to execute marketing programs and creative projects

Project Management & Stakeholder Collaboration

Track and manage strategic marketing initiatives from planning through execution

Collaborate with marketing, sales, operations, research and development, and leadership teams

Participate in budget tracking and marketing expense management

Support internal audits, external audits, governance activities, and process improvements

Ensure packaging and labeling initiatives align with regulatory requirements

What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is:

Highly analytical and data-driven

Organized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously

Comfortable presenting ideas and insights to stakeholders

Skilled at building relationships across departments

Self-motivated and capable of working independently

Curious about market trends and customer behavior

Passionate about driving business growth through strategic marketing initiatives

Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

What's In It For You?

Hybrid work environment with Fridays from home

Competitive contract opportunity with a respected industry leader

Exposure to category strategy, product management, and commercialization initiatives

Opportunity to work alongside experienced marketing and business leaders

Collaborative, innovative, and professional work environment

Valuable experience supporting large-scale industrial product portfolios

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