Marketing and Trade Planner, Dermatological Skincare

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Job Title: Marketing and Trade Planner, Dermatological Skincare

Location: Thornhill, ON

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, delivering an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare, and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

Position Summary:

The Marketing and Trade Planner is responsible for executing projects and supporting the Business Unit Head, Dermatological Skincare, to achieve financial and strategic objectives. This position reports to the Business Unit Head with a dotted line to the brand and sales teams. The role involves tactical sales and marketing program execution, as well as monitoring and reporting on results

• Leveraging creative, analytical, and planning skills
• Proficiency in project management, budget management, and Excel/PowerPoint.
• Managing retail displays from inception to creation and execution of retail secondary displays

Essential Functions:

• Act as the primary conduit between Sales, Retail Team, and internal cross-functional teams (Marketing, Operations, Customer Service, Demand Planning, and Finance)
• Coordinate and facilitate information flow between Sales, Retail Sales Rep Team, and Marketing throughout the Business Planning Process
• Communicate Sales Huddle documents to the Leadership Team on a weekly basis
• Assist finance in managing the trade spend tracker and oversee weekly updates with the sales team
• Serve as the Sales and Marketing accountable for the Demand Planning Process, providing appropriate input (Key Customer Display, incremental distribution, and Promotional Activity)
• Develop and implement exit and run-down strategies, manage customer allocations, and oversee slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
• Own the Sales & Marketing input into the Internal Planning Process, including new product recommendations and communication
• Assist Marketing with feedback and sales strategies for the creation and development of Brand/New Product Launch trade decks
• Communicate Trade Decks and Sales releases, including product launch information, specs, display programs, ad mats, samples, and must-stock lists. This includes coordinating artwork creation for displays, coupons, marketing materials, and ad mats with agencies
• Prepare tracking and feedback documents, provide pipeline targets, must-stock lists, listing costs, and coordinate display menus
• Oversee the Display Program Process from a Sales perspective, including the development of display menus, tracking display forecasts, and monitoring sell-through
• Lead the weekly display status meetings and manage slow-moving display inventory
• Track performance of specific promotional activities in banners (e.g., displays and other promotional activities)
• Collaborate with the Category Development Advisor on category/plan-o-gram reviews, trade deck assistance, and business reporting/scorecards
• Assist Brand Leads with timely inputs and tracking of the Advertising & Promotion budget.
• Work with the Promotional Review Committee (PRC) to approve promotional materials and develop claims that align with brand strategy

 Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, or a related field
• Minimum of one year of experience in CPG Marketing, with prior experience in marketing project leadership within a cross-functional environment
• Sales or Sales Administration or Marketing Administration experience an assets
• Proven ability to market products to drive revenue, including developing product positioning, consumer promotions, and executing tactics according to plan
• Strong problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and business acumen
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills for effective interaction with senior management, agency partners, retailers, sales teams, and internal marketing teams
• Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment
• Expertise in project management, highly organized, proficient in data analysis, and capable of managing the tactical and administrative needs of the marketing function Project Management – PMP or similar education preferred/asset
• Solution-oriented with an entrepreneurial mindset to independently complete tasks and drive results.
• Must possess a can-do attitude, a strong sense of urgency, and the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to develop internal relationships, demonstrate a team-building attitude, and gain cross-functional and peer cooperation
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

 What we offer in return:

• A great work environment with an inspiring work ambiance
• Growth and development possibilities
• An excellent benefits program starting day one
• Pension program after one year of service (company contribution of up to 10%)
• Tuition Reimbursements
• Service awards program

Next Steps

• If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first conversation with the recruiter.
• The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager.
• The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team members.

Our people make a difference

At Galderma, you’ll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job.  You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties.  You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.  This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business or a related field required
• A minimum of one (1) year’ experience in CPG Marketing. Previous experience in marketing project leadership in a cross-functional environment.
• Knowledge of how to market products to drive revenue, including experience developing product positioning, consumer promotions and executing tactics according to plan
• Project Management expertise is a must. Extremely well-organized, highly proficient with data analysis and comfortable managing tactical/administrative needs of the marketing function
• Ability to be solution-oriented and have entrepreneurial aptitude to independently complete tasks and drive results.
• Must have a can-do attitude, strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize numerous projects at one time.
• Ability to develop internal relationships, demonstrate a team-building attitude and gain cross-functional/peer cooperation.
• Proficient and expertise in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
   

What we offer in return

• A great work environment with an inspiring work ambiance.
• Growth and development possibilities.
• An excellent benefits program starting day one.
• Pension program after one year of service (Employer matches up to 10% of your contributions)
• Tuition Reimbursements
• Service rewards program
   

Next Steps

• If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
• The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager 
• The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team

Our people make a difference
At Galderma, you’ll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.