Marketing Manager

POSITION :              Marketing Manager

STATUS :                 Full-Time, Hybrid

LOCATION :             Kohl & Frisch Limited (Concord, ON )

REPORTS TO :        Director, Marketing

DEPARTMENT :       Marketing

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 Canada’s 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.

Primary Role of This Position

As a Marketing Manager for Kohl & Frisch (K&F), you will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to enhance the visibility, reputation, and market presence of K&F and its products and retail sites. Your role will involve collaborating with the Marketing team, other K&F internal teams, vendors, and customers to drive brand awareness, loyalty, and sales within the pharmacy wholesale sector.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive multi-channel brand strategies that align with the company’s objectives and resonate with pharmacy customers with a focus on the independent pharmacy market. This includes defining brand positioning, messaging, and differentiation strategies.
• Manage the branding and promotion of products within the K&F portfolio (i.e., health One™, HealthSnap.ca). Work closely with the marketing director and internal departments (i.e., Sales, Manufacturer Relations) to ensure consistent branding and messaging across all product lines.
• 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.
• Ensure consistency in branding across all marketing materials, including logos, packaging, and messaging. Partner with Communications to develop brand guidelines and enforce compliance across all departments and external partners. Work closely with Regulatory Affairs team to ensure that branding and promotional activities related to private label comply with industry regulations and standards.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to brand awareness, market share, and customer engagement. Analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of branding initiatives and identify areas for improvement.
• Lead and oversee the implementation of e-commerce strategies, manage P&L, and support marketing team with management of external agencies.
• Develop and manage budgets for marketing-related initiatives, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to achieve desired outcomes. Monitor expenses, track ROI, and adjust strategies as needed to maximize effectiveness.
• Foster a collaborative environment by partnering with internal teams, including S ales, Key Accounts, Manufacturer Relations, Retail Pharmacy Services, R egulatory A ffairs, and IT , to align marketing strategies with business objectives and ensure fully integrated approach and seamless execution of initiatives.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Education and Experience

Qualifications

Kohl & Frisch would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Kohl & Frisch Limited welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and provides accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.