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Canada Category Executive

Canada Category Executive

Molson CoorsToronto, ON, CA
9 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Requisition ID : 33057

A Career in Beer and Beyond :

Our purpose at Molson Coors Beverage Company is to brew beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments.  We’ve been brewing iconic brands for over 350 years and are now proud to be offering a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle.

We are Talent Brewers with our culture rooted in our core Values.  We believe in our brands and our people, and that diversity WITH inclusion is the key to a winning team culture.  We want you to join our team of brand ambassadors who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities.  So, if you get excited about making a real difference as part of a winning team like we do, we want to hear from you.

The Headlines :

As a Category Executive,  you will play a key  role as a contributor within the Marketing Activation and Customer Solutions team.

You will develop critical insights and solutions for their assigned chain account(s) to grow the size and the value of the customer's beer category, while capturing a disproportionate share of growth. Your main focus is to provide direction to deliver an optimal growth plan that fulfills the portfolio and brand strategies, customer objectives and volume / financial commitments.

This position reports to the Sr. Customer Solutions Manager and is based out of Toronto.

The Responsibilities :

  • Identify insights and emerging business opportunities through the analysis of the perfect store pillars including category reviews, shelf space allocation, assortment strategy and adjacency recommendations of planograms.
  • Develop comprehensive category reviews by integrating data from various sources (including Nielsen, Retailer POS, and others) to establish yourself as a reliable and valued category expert for the assigned retailers.
  • Incorporate consumer / shopper insights and behavior into analysis and insights. Synthesizing all insights into selling story, category, and business reviews.
  • Work collaboratively with account team(s) on sales call approach and plan. Enhance the utilization of analytics and insights within the Customer Sales team for the assigned retailers.
  • Implement the annual plan agreed with the customer, ensuring the activations align to the brand strategies where appropriate and Perfect Store tools help elevating the category.
  • Assist in developing planogram concepts for assigned retailers.
  • Conduct postmortem analyses of programs to evaluate successes and provide recommendations for improvements.
  • Lead sampling strategy for assigned customer

The Other Qualifications :

  • You have 3+ years of progressive experience across category management, data analysis, consumer research, statistics, or sales in CPG industry
  • You have a bachelor’s degree in business administration or other relevant field
  • You have a proven proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint software
  • Working knowledge of the following tools :
  • Nielsen IQ
  • JDA / Blue Yonder Space Planning software
  • Retailer POS experience is an asset
  • You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities
  • You take accountability for results – acting with  integrity and honoring commitments
  • You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow.
  • You understand in-store execution practices
  • You have strong written and verbal selling skills.

    • Work Perks that You Need to Know About :

  • Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office
  • We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities.
  • Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
  • We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are
  • Engagement with a variety of Employee Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization
  • Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
  • Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

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    Molson Coors is committed to an inclusive workplace.  We’re an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail  [email protected] .

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