Assistant Business Manager - Energy and Building Solutions

Overview WHO YOU ARE AT PANASONIC CANADA: Panasonic Canada Inc. is currently looking to hire for the position of Assistant Business Manager – Energy and Building Solutions. Supports the development and execution of business and marketing plans for assigned Energy & Devices categories, including Industrial Batteries, Devices & Components, Automation Products, and Building Materials. Assists in driving sales growth initiatives, inventory management, PSI forecasting, pricing analysis, marketing programs, lead generation activities, and overall business operations. Collaborates closely with the PCI sales team, brand team, factories, and Panasonic North American counterparts to support business activities, gather market intelligence, coordinate projects, and provide sales and marketing support. Assists with customer-facing activities, market analysis, business reporting, product management initiatives, and commercial programs that support category growth and profitability. Serves as a key liaison between Panasonic Canada, manufacturing partners, and North American stakeholders to facilitate communication, support business initiatives, coordinate cross-functional activities, share market and business insights, and ensure the timely execution of commercial and marketing programs that drive alignment and support business objectives. This is a full-time position. This position is hybrid. Any office-based work will be performed from our Mississauga office at Ambler Drive. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. Please note, Panasonic Canada Inc. does not offer sponsorship to individuals for the purpose of obtaining temporary work permit/visa or permanent residency. Responsibilities WHAT YOU’LL DO: Monitor sales, profitability, expenses, inventory levels, forecast accuracy, and business plan performance across assigned Energy & Devices categories. Prepare and present monthly business reviews highlighting key wins, losses, challenges, opportunities, and achievement against business objectives. Develop business cases, recommend growth strategies, report on tactical execution of strategic initiatives, and provide updates on ongoing projects. Coordinate marketing programs and promotional activities, including digital campaigns, website content, product launches, trade shows, customer presentations, brochures, and lead generation initiatives. Track and analyze marketing campaign performance, measure effectiveness, and prepare reports with recommendations for continuous improvement. Support product management activities, including product lifecycle management, pricing analysis, competitive reviews, product roadmap planning, product information maintenance, quotation preparation, and profitability analysis. Conduct market research and competitive analysis, monitor industry trends, customer requirements, and regulatory developments, and provide actionable insights and recommendations to management. Partner with sales teams to support target market development, opportunity tracking, quotation requests, contract management, customer presentations, and the creation of sales and marketing materials. Coordinate with factories and Panasonic North American counterparts to obtain product information, pricing, technical documentation, certifications, business updates, and best practices, while communicating Canadian market requirements. Collaborate with logistics, sales administration, finance, marketing, and other internal stakeholders to support customer requirements, inventory planning, rebate programs, commissions, credit notes, commercial initiatives, and overall business operations. Qualifications MUST-HAVES: College or University degree (3- or 4-year Bachelor's) in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 3-4 years of related business, marketing, product management, or sales support experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems is considered an asset. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to follow established procedures and develop customized solutions from multiple options. WHAT YOU’LL EARN: The annual salary range for this position is $77,000 - $85,000 CAD. In addition, the position of Assistant Business Manager – Energy and Building Solutions is eligible for a maximum annual bonus of 10% of the base salary based on achievement of predetermined objectives. Actual compensation offered to the selected incumbent will vary depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills and experience related to the role. BENEFITS & PERKS – WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU: Panasonic Canada prioritizes total wellbeing. We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health. Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage with a Health Spending Account Panasonic Retirement Pension Plan (RPP/DCPP) Group Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) Pregnancy Leave Top Up Education Assistance Program/ Tuition Reimbursement Employee Purchase Program Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Competitive Rates on Home and Auto Insurance Employee Volunteer Program – Paid Time Off for Volunteer Days Onsite Events! And many more benefits & perks HYBRID WORK MODEL Panasonic Canada Inc. supports a hybrid work model. We understand that flexibility is essential for employees to do their best work while also balancing personal and life needs. Employees can expect to be in the office for a variable number of days per week based on the needs of the business unit, while having the ability to also work remote. Panasonic Canada Inc. offers a Flexible Work Options policy which includes the ability to work remote, mobile, and create a compressed work schedule. WHO WE ARE: Meet Panasonic! Panasonic Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation of North America, is a leading provider of Consumer Lifestyle technologies, as well as innovative Smart Mobility, Sustainable Energy, Immersive Experiences, and Integrated Supply Chain solutions for its business and government clients. Panasonic is creating technologies that move us. At Panasonic Canada, we do more than just offer great products and solutions. We pride ourselves in promoting gender and culture equality, as well as encouraging personal growth and success to elevate our 350+ employees to their full potential. Their passion has been one of the driving forces behind our success for more than 100 years. HOW TO APPLY Please include a PDF copy of your current resume. As part of our recruitment process, we may use automated or artificial intelligence-based tools to assist with sourcing and identifying potential candidates. These tools are used to support, not replace, human decision making. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION AT PANASONIC CANADA, INC. In order to drive our business to continued heights, our business practices and our contribution to society must be rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster an environment in which everyone is able to share their voice and talents, in a safe space, where they have the opportunity and resources to fully realize their potential. We are therefore committed to developing and realizing programs, tools and processes that ensure a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our employees. AODA POLICY Panasonic Canada Inc. has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for job applicants with disabilities as appropriate. Assessment and selection materials and procedures can be made available in accessible formats and methods as appropriate. If you require a specific accommodation because of disability or medical need, please let us know when selected to take part in our recruitment process so that reasonable arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place as you move through our process. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank you for your interest in working for Panasonic Canada Inc. REQ-155515