About PepsiCo

PepsiCo Canada stands as a powerhouse in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, consistently driving growth and innovation across the Canadian market. Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for seven consecutive years and a top employer for young people, PepsiCo fosters an environment where talent thrives. With over 60 beloved Canadian brands—including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Tropicana, bubly, Pure Leaf, Bare Snacks, and Off the Eaten Path—PepsiCo offers endless opportunities to shape the marketplace. The company is consumer-obsessed, prioritizing exciting local campaigns, product innovations, and challenging the status quo. Named Marketer of the Year by The Dive Awards, PepsiCo Canada emphasizes healthy growth, portfolio evolution, and building most-loved brands. At its core, the Quaker brand is a global icon, trusted in nearly 70% of Canadian households, making it a cornerstone of PepsiCo's breakfast portfolio.

Role Overview

The Assistant Marketing Manager – QUAKER Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Cereal role in Mississauga, Ontario, is pivotal for expanding Quaker's RTE portfolio, including Quaker Harvest Crunch, Quaker Oatmeal Squares, Cap’N’Crunch, and Life. Reporting directly to the Marketing Manager – Quaker Breakfast Portfolio, this position supports the strategic vision through data-driven insights, leads innovation commercialization, ensures creative excellence in activations, and drives commercial execution for short- and long-term results. This is an ideal opportunity for a self-starter passionate about consumer-centric marketing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment at PepsiCo Canada.

Key Responsibilities

In this dynamic role, you'll take ownership of critical initiatives to propel Quaker RTE forward. Key responsibilities include leading innovation commercialization in partnership with the Quaker Innovation Manager and Breakfast Portfolio Team. You'll influence and partner with internal stakeholders—such as the Quaker Leadership Team, Insights, Away-From-Home, Customer Teams, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Legal—and external partners to develop and execute robust consumer and commercial plans.

Additionally, lead select in-store programming from brief to execution, including post-campaign analysis, while supporting Shopper Marketing and Away-From-Home initiatives. Expertly manage the RTE Portfolio budget to maximize ROI across all programs. Support the Marketing Manager in full-year planning deliverables like Annual Operating Plans (AOP), strategies, and business reviews. Consistently leverage data and insights to center decisions on the consumer, leading analysis, tracking, monthly reporting, and the Post-Business Review (PBR) process. Finally, collaborate with US Quaker RTE and global Quaker Breakfast markets to share best practices and ensure strategic alignment.

Strategic Impact

Your work will directly contribute to Quaker's leadership in the RTE cereal category, blending creativity, analytics, and execution to deliver measurable growth.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed, candidates need a minimum Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business. A proven track record of delivering results through best-in-class collaboration, a consumer-first mindset, and complex problem-solving is essential. As a self-starter with high urgency and an entrepreneurial spirit, you'll champion innovative ideas to maintain brand leadership.

Key traits include the ability to lead innovation from ideation to commercialization, strong analytical skills to source and act on data from diverse sources, exceptional collaboration and communication for internal and external partnerships, business savvy in fast-paced settings, and a growth mindset with sound judgment to anticipate and resolve issues confidently.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo Canada offers competitive compensation ranging from $63,300 to $103,200 CAD per year, paired with comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs. Enjoy a dynamic, inclusive culture that encourages bringing your whole self to work. Contribute to inspiring positive change through ambitious sustainability goals impacting people and the planet. Benefit from a supportive team dedicated to your professional growth and development, ensuring you have the resources to excel.

Career Growth

At PepsiCo, career progression is a reality. Join a global team of innovators serving over 1 billion people daily. This role provides exposure to cross-functional teams, global markets, and high-impact projects, building skills in marketing strategy, innovation, and leadership. With mentorship from experienced managers and opportunities for advancement, you'll develop for future roles while making a tangible global impact.

Why Join Us

PepsiCo invites you to dare to be yourself in a welcoming culture where everyone influences those around them and the world at large. Work on iconic brands like Quaker, in a company committed to healthy growth and innovation. In Mississauga, Ontario, you'll collaborate with top talent, tackle exciting challenges, and grow professionally. PepsiCo may use AI in hiring to screen and assess applicants efficiently. Dare for Better—join a team that's redefining the CPG landscape.

Role FAQs

Q: What is the reporting structure? A: This role reports directly to the Marketing Manager – Quaker Breakfast Portfolio.

Q: Is travel required? A: Some collaboration with global teams may involve travel, but the position is primarily based in Mississauga.

Q: What brands will I work on? A: Quaker RTE Cereal portfolio: Harvest Crunch, Oatmeal Squares, Cap’N’Crunch, and Life.

Q: Are there opportunities for advancement? A: Yes, PepsiCo emphasizes professional development and internal mobility.

Q: Is this a full-time role? A: Yes, full-time employment with comprehensive benefits.