Category Marketing Manager - Accessories

Job Overview

Industry: Nespresso

Job Title: Category Marketing Manager – Accessories

Location: Montreal, QC, located at 300 Léo-Pariseau, suite 2300 Montreal, QC Canada H2X 4B3, Hybrid

Hybrid

About Us

Nestlé Nespresso SA is the pioneer and reference in high-quality portioned coffee. The company collaborates with over 168,550 farmers distributed across 18 countries through the AAA Program for Sustainable Quality™ to integrate sustainable practices on farms and in their surroundings. Launched in 2003 in collaboration with the Rainforest Alliance NGO, the program aims to improve crop yields and quality, ensuring a sustainable supply of high-quality coffee and improving the living conditions of farmers and their communities.

In 2022, Nespresso achieved B Corp™ certification, joining an international movement of 4,900 companies with a social purpose that meet high B Corp standards in terms of social responsibility, environmental sustainability, and transparency.

Based in Vevey, Switzerland, Nespresso is present in 96 countries and employs over 14,000 people. In 2024, its global distribution network consisted of over 818 stores. For more information, visit Nespresso's corporate website: www.nestle-nespresso.com

We are seeking a Product Marketing Manager to join the Nespresso Canada team in Montreal. Reporting to the Product Manager for Coffee & Accessories, this role will lead the development and execution of the accessories category strategy to drive portfolio growth, innovation, strategic partnerships, as well as local collaborations and project development, in alignment with brand and business objectives.

In this role, you will act as the key representative of the category, playing a crucial role in influencing global stakeholders and defining the category roadmap for the Canadian market. We are looking for a person who can combine creativity and data analysis to deliver results.

Additionally, this role includes functional management responsibilities (dotted line) of a shared Coordinator resource. You will provide daily guidance to this resource, ensure alignment of priorities, and support the effective execution and delivery of projects within the team. *Note: This is an existing vacant position.* A Day in the Life of a Category Marketing Manager – Accessories

As a Product Marketing Manager for Accessories, you will play a key role in product management, the accessories portfolio, and related projects. You will also serve as a functional management role (dotted line) to the product team coordinator, ensuring alignment of priorities, coordination of activities, and the successful execution of projects. You will collaborate closely with various functions to deliver high-impact initiatives and contribute to the company's performance.

Strategic Product Management

Launch Excellence: Develop and execute high-performing launch plans and promotional strategies as needed, defining the optimal offer, pricing, and market approach.

• Identify and evaluate new product and market opportunities, and guide project development decisions.
• Represent Canadian market needs to global stakeholders.
• Portfolio Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, including code creation, pricing strategies, SKU rationalization, and adaptation to local regulations.
• Performance Analysis: Track and analyze sales, customer data, market trends, and campaign effectiveness to generate actionable recommendations and identify growth opportunities.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, sales, and supply chain stakeholders to ensure flawless execution, accurate forecasting, and a strong presence both online and offline.
• Ability to manage different product segments (cups, cookies, milk frothers).
• Understanding of category trends.
• Maintain a product roadmap aligned with business objectives and customer needs.
• Project Management

Lead complex, cross-functional projects.

• Manage timelines, stakeholders, and execution.
• Enhance customer visibility and journey.
• Develop local innovation initiatives and potential partnerships and collaborations.
• Budget Management

Manage and track budgets.

• Oversee purchases and billing.
• Optimize investments and return on investment (ROI).
• Team Management (Functional Line)

As part of your role, you will collaborate closely with the team coordinator, who supports both accessories and coffee-related matters according to business priorities. This represents an excellent opportunity to further develop your leadership and coaching skills.

• You will have functional management responsibility for the coordinator in this context, providing clear priorities, mentorship, and daily support on operational tasks related to your key projects. You will play a key role in guidance, feedback, and support, fostering effective collaboration and excellent execution.

What Will Help You Succeed

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing, with exposure to product or portfolio management, ideally in the fashion, high-end home decor, or premium/luxury cosmetics sectors.
• Ability to prioritize without losing sight of the big picture.
• Strong customer orientation, consumer-focused.
• Bilingual French-English required, due to collaborations at the Canadian and international levels.

Key Skills

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in marketing performance tracking and data-driven decision-making.
• Good understanding of consumer marketing and communication strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel).
• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally and influence various stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commercial sense combined with a creative spirit.
• Interest in a premium brand environment with an international dimension.

Leadership and Mindset

• Autonomy, proactivity, and results-oriented.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, positive attitude, and willingness to exceed expectations.
• Ability to take ownership of initiatives from start to finish.
• Team spirit combined with a high level of autonomy.

We offer a friendly and collaborative work environment, focused on coaching and mentoring. Real development and career progression opportunities are offered — this position could be a key step towards the exciting marketing career you are seeking.

NiM Benefits

• Comprehensive social benefits package including medical and dental benefits that start on the first day of employment
• Employer-matched retirement plan
• Four weeks of vacation and three/four/six paid personal days
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent training and development programs and internal career advancement opportunities
• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to care, resources, and coverage needed for gender affirmation procedures
• Fertility and medical coverage for surrogate mothers to support pursuing a path to parenthood regardless of medical condition, sex, or sexual orientation
• Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
• Access to school assistance and tuition reimbursement
• Eligibility for bonuses
• Free Nespresso coffee machine and a monthly coffee credit of $100
• Up to 50% discount on Nespresso coffee machines, the