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 opportunity 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/yearLocation: Mississauga, ON (Hybrid)Work: Monday to Thursday In Office | Friday Work From HomeJob type: Temporary|Full-time | 6-month contractVacancy 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 AnalyticsBachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related fieldExperience within one or more of the following industries is considered an asset: Industrial products, Manufacturing, Chemical products, Specialty products,



Industrial distributionExperience supporting product lifecycle management and portfolio optimizationExperience executing marketing campaigns and lead generation initiativesExperience working with agencies, vendors, and cross-functional business teamsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExperience with CRM platforms and marketing automation systemsAdvanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPointSAP experience considered a strong assetExperience with reporting tools such as Business Warehouse (BW) is an assetStrong project management capabilitiesResponsibilities:Category & Product ManagementSupport category management activities and product portfolio optimization initiativesAssist with product lifecycle management, SKU rationalization, and product line reviewsCoordinate product development discussions and commercialization projectsSupport product launch activities and speed-to-market initiativesManage product line updates, changes, and SKU deletion processesMarket Research & Business AnalysisConduct market research to identify customer needs, industry trends, and growth opportunitiesAnalyze market data, customer insights, and competitive intelligenceMonitor category performance and prepare reports on product effectiveness and business resultsSupport forecasting, annual planning, volume projections, and margin analysisMarketing & Campaign ExecutionAssist with campaign planning, lead generation, demand generation,



and customer engagement initiativesSupport customer segmentation and market mapping activitiesDevelop and coordinate marketing materials, sales tools, presentations, webinars, packaging, and product contentTranslate technical product information into customer-focused marketing messagesWork with agencies and external vendors to execute marketing programs and creative projectsProject Management & Stakeholder CollaborationTrack and manage strategic marketing initiatives from planning through executionCollaborate with marketing, sales, operations, research and development, and leadership teamsParticipate in budget tracking and marketing expense managementSupport internal audits, external audits, governance activities, and process improvementsEnsure packaging and labeling initiatives align with regulatory requirementsWhat We're Looking ForThe ideal candidate is:Highly analytical and data-drivenOrganized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneouslyComfortable presenting ideas and insights to stakeholdersSkilled at building relationships across departmentsSelf-motivated and capable of working independentlyCurious about market trends and customer behaviorPassionate about driving business growth through strategic marketing initiativesMust be legally eligible to work, and reside in CanadaWhat's In It For You?Hybrid work environment with Fridays from homeCompetitive contract chance with a respected industry leaderExposure to category strategy, product management, and commercialization initiativesOpportunity to work alongside experienced marketing and business leadersCollaborative, innovative, and professional work environmentValuable experience supporting large-scale industrial product portfolios#CAB0517

📌 Category Specialist (Mississauga)
🏢 Adecco Portugal
📍 Mississauga