ABM, Integrated Marketing Communications, Foodservice/QSR

The Assistant Brand Manager, Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) will help McCain Foods Limited build and execute integrated marketing communication programs designed to support growth and deepen customer engagement across Foodservice and QSR channels. Working within the North America Marketing organization, the role connects Marketing with cross-functional teams and agency partners to turn plans into coordinated campaigns, launch support, and customer-facing resources.

This hybrid position is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, and partners with teams across Marketing, Sales, Insights, Innovation, Culinary, Customer Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and external agencies to deliver communication strategies aligned to business priorities.

What you’ll do

• Support the planning, development, and execution of integrated marketing communications programs that drive growth across Foodservice and QSR channels.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and agency teams to develop and execute marketing campaigns, activations, and communication strategies.
• Coordinate creative asset development, customer-facing materials, sales tools, launch toolkits, and other communication resources.
• Assist with communication planning and execution for new product launches, product renovations, specification updates, and portfolio initiatives.
• Support development and implementation of annual marketing plans aligned with business priorities and customer opportunities.
• Manage project timelines, approvals, workflows, and key deliverables to support successful program execution.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Customer Marketing, Insights, Culinary, Innovation, Supply Chain, Finance, and agency partners to align objectives and communication strategies.
• Support digital marketing initiatives, including website content management and search optimization activities.
• Track budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and resource allocation for assigned marketing programs.
• Analyze consumer, customer, competitive, and marketplace insights to inform recommendations and improve future marketing performance.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Experience supporting integrated marketing, brand marketing, customer marketing, communications, or related commercial functions.
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external agency partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear, effective presentation of information.
• An analytical mindset that uses business, customer, and marketplace insights to support decision-making.
• Experience supporting product launches, marketing activations, and customer-facing initiatives (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and marketing-related digital tools.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and executional excellence.
• Curiosity, adaptability, collaboration, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Tools and technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Website content management
• Search optimization

Compensation

• USD 81,600 - 108,900 per year
• Bonus eligibility

Benefits

• Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
• Retirement savings benefits
• Leave support including medical, family and bereavement
• Vacation and holidays
• Company-supported volunteering time
• Mental health resources