Associate Category Customer Sales Planning Manager (19-month contract)

Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada; hybrid workplace

Salary: CAD 73,043–112,487 for sales roles; CAD 71,596–110,257 for non-sales roles

Company

hirify.global is a consumer brands company focused on helping people and communities thrive through its products and business operations.

What you will do

• Translate brand strategies into compelling, actionable customer selling stories using category, competitor, customer, and market insights.
• Develop presentations, reporting, and recommendations that support customer teams and improve business performance.
• Lead innovation, distribution, and customer activation initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Support integrated business planning, long-range planning pre-work, business reviews, and category plans aligned with the strategic roadmap.
• Help develop strategic plans covering a 6-month to 2-year horizon and support AMPS strategies across assortment, merchandising, pricing, and shelving.
• Use POS customer sales tools and Nielsen/Numerator market reviews to guide investment choices and category decisions.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in category management, sales, marketing, or trade management within a leading CPG company.
• University degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Significant success in customer management, with strong strategic thinking and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong Excel skills, analytical thinking, and aptitude for customer-level business planning.
• Basic experience with Exceedra or another trade promotion management tool, plus experience using Nielsen WS+/Answers.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, values-based culture focused on professional and personal well-being.
• Comprehensive health plans and a competitive pension program with company matching.
• Paid time off, including half-day summer Fridays depending on location.
• Maternity leave benefits and additional support for teammates’ individual needs.