Vice President Marketing and Digital Strategy

Vice President Marketing and Digital Strategy - Baie D'Urfé (West Island) Hybrid:

Are you passionate about Pets?

Join the world’s largest privately-owned pet product company.

As part of the executive leadership team, the VP Marketing & Digital Strategy will report directly to the CEO and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the company.

• *Why Join Hagen Group**:

Hagen Group is a trusted, Canadian, family-run business for 70 years, founded in 1955 with a commitment to innovation and quality that continues today. Headquartered in Montreal and with a worldwide presence, our iconic brands cover every popular pet category, with a reputation for nutritional excellence and strong trade relationships. Our aim remains simply to improve the lives of pets, who in turn improve our lives every day.

• *Discover Some of Our Brands**:
• *How You’ll Be Contributing**:Strategic Leadership**:
• Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy for Canada, aligned with global goals.
• Participate in shaping global marketing strategies, ensuring alignment between local and international initiatives.
• *Brand Marketing**:
• Oversee the brand’s positioning and awareness within the Canadian market.
• Manage promotional campaigns, partnerships, and branding initiatives that resonate with our target audience.
• *Trade & Partnerships**:
• Plan, manage, and optimize participation in trade shows and industry events.
• Establish and nurture partnerships that drive promotional efforts and business growth.
• *Digital Marketing**:
• Lead the digital marketing strategy, including SEO and online presence across multiple websites.
• Collaborate with third-party partners to manage and optimize our digital platforms, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Drive content development, online campaigns, and customer engagement through digital channels.
• Audit existing digital marketing tactics and strategies by brand
• Design and execute a transformational digital playbook, execute locally, across the brand offer, including SEO, SEM, social media, and e
• commerce initiatives.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors and partners when necessary to manage and enhance Hagen Group’s digital platforms and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
• Align Key Account management of key e-commerce platforms (Amazon, Chewy, Zooplus) with each specific brand marketing strategy
• *Team Management & Process Improvement**:
• Lead, mentor, and develop the marketing team, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and collaboration.
• Implement new systems and processes that improve marketing effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Monitor performance and analytics to ensure alignment with key business objectives.
• *Qualifications**:
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 15-20 years of experience in marketing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in brand marketing, trade show management, digital marketing (including SEO), and partnership promotions.
• Experience working with third-party vendors and managing external partners.
• Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to manage and develop a high-performing team.
• Fluency in both English and French (written and spoken) is required.
• Experience in implementing marketing systems and processes to drive efficiency and innovation.
• Autonomous, results-driven, and adaptable to change.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.
• *Work With Us, And Benefit From**:
• Generous DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan)
• Employee discount program
• Medical coverage (dental and medical)
• Hybrid work model ( 2 days/week in office)
• Employee Referral Program
• Great work-life balance with flexible work and core hours
• On-site Gym (head office)
• Daily coffee & snacks at the office
• Learning and development reimbursement
• Pet (mostly dogs) friendly office
• On-site, free parking
• Being a part of a company that contributes to its communities for nearly 70 years through a variety of philanthropic initiatives

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Vice-président(e) du marketing et stratégie numérique - Baie-D’Urfé, Québec (Hybride):

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