Marketing Manager

POSITION TITLE: Marketing Manager
POSITION TYPE: Permanent
LOCATION: Kohl & Frisch Limited (Concord ON)
DEPARTMENT: Marketing


About Us
Founded in 1916 Kohl & Frisch Limited has a solid reputation in the healthcare industry that distinguishes it as the only national Canadian-owned and operated wholesale distributor. A family-owned company it is one of Canadas leading national distributors and is the essential link between pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers. Kohl & Frisch is fully equipped to service large chain retailers independent pharmacies clinics and hospitals for all their Rx OTC home healthcare and front shop needs.

About the Role
AsMarketing Managerfor Kohl & Frisch (K&F) you willbe responsible fordeveloping and executing strategies to enhance the visibility reputation and market presence ofK&F and its products and retail role will involve collaborating withthe Marketing team other K&Finternal teamsvendors and customers to drive brand awareness loyalty and sales within the pharmacy wholesale sector. This role requires the incumbent to work from our Concord office 4 days/week.

What will you do

• BrandStrategy Development:Develop and implement comprehensive multi-channel brand strategies that align with the companysobjectivesand resonate with pharmacy customers with a focus on the independent pharmacy market. This includes defining brand positioning messaging and differentiation strategies.
• ProductMarketing & Portfolio Management:Manage the branding and promotion of products within the K&F portfolio (i.e. health One ). Work closely with the marketing director and internal departments (i.e. Sales Manufacturer Relations) to ensure consistent branding and messaging across all product lines.
• Marketing Campaigns&Promotions:Plan and execute marketing campaigns and promotional activities to increase brand visibility and drive sales. Collaborate with marketing team to develop creative assets messaging and promotional materials tailored to pharmacy customers.
• Brand Identity Management:Ensure consistency in branding across all marketing materials including logos packaging and messaging. Partner with Communications toupdatebrand guidelines and enforce compliance across all departments and external partners. Work closely withRegulatoryAffairs team to ensure that branding and promotional activities related to privatelabelcomply withindustry regulations and standards.
• Project Management:Lead and direct key marketing projects events and initiatives ensuring that project timelines deliverables and stakeholder expectations are met.
• Brand Performance Analysis:Monitorkey performance indicators (KPIs) related to brand awareness market share and customer engagement. Analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of branding initiatives andidentifyareas for improvement.
• Budget Management:Develop and manage budgets for marketing-related initiatives ensuring optimal allocation of resources to achieve desired expenses track ROI and adjust strategies as needed to maximize effectiveness.
• E-Commerce Support:Lead and oversee the implementation ofmarketing activities to supporte-commerce strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Foster a collaborative environment by partnering with internal teams includingSalesKey Accounts Manufacturer Relations Retail Pharmacy Services RegulatoryAffairs andIT to align marketing strategies with businessobjectivesand ensure fully integrated approach and seamless execution of initiatives.
• Communication& Reporting:Provide regular updates to senior management and other stakeholders including reports on marketing campaign performance and competitive insights contributing to informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Agency Management:Manage relationships with external marketing agencies and partners involved in marketing initiatives ensuring effective collaboration and communication to meet project deliverables quality standards and timelines.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement:Stay informed about the latest marketing trends technologies and best practices. Drive continuous improvement of all marketing initiatives through internal qualitative feedback in addition to quantitative measurements.

What you bring

• Bachelors degree in marketing business administration pharmacy or a related field
• A minimum of7years of experience as a marketing and/or brand manager
• Proven experience in brand management marketing or related roles within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industryconsidered an asset
• Knowledge and understanding ofthe Canadian healthcare and pharmaceutical landscape regulations andproducts
• Strong teamwork skills as well as prior experience leading teams/direct reports providing continuous feedbackoversightand mentorship
• Excellent communication(written and verbal) interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market data and draw actionable insights
• Creative thinker with a passion for innovation and brand storytelling
• Demonstrated experience planning and managing projects from beginning to end
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiencyin marketing software/tools and familiarity with digital marketing channels isa plus

Whats in it for you
This position offers a salary range of $100000 $130000 exclusive of discretionary bonus eligibility and our full benefits package. The final salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined by factors including location relevant experience skill level and education.

Additional Compensation (if applicable):

• Bonus or commission structure
• Pension Plan (eligibility after 18 months service)

Benefits:

• Health dental vision from day 1
• Personal Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity for Professional Development
• Wellness programs
• Vacation Pay
• Exclusive memberships and discounts

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying please submit a résumé and any other relevant documentation to: .

Please ensure you specify the job title Marketing Manager in the subject line of your email.

As part of our recruitment process we may use AI for initial screening and assisting in evaluating candidate qualifications. All final hiring decisions will be made by our recruitment team.

Kohl & Frisch would like to thank all applicants for their interest. All applicants who received interviews will receive an update on their application status within 45 days of applying. We value your interest in joining our team and strive to provide a timely transparent hiring experience.

Kohl & Frisch Limited welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and provides accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 100000 - 130000