[Hiring] Assistant Trade Marketing Manager @Moosehead Breweries Limited

Role Description

We are currently seeking an ASSISTANT TRADE MARKETING MANAGER - ONTARIO to support the Boston Beer Company portfolio. This role will be primarily focused on the Twisted Tea, Sun Cruiser, and Truly Hard Seltzer brands in Ontario. This role can be based remotely within Canada or at the Moosehead Brewery in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of trade marketing programs.
• Collaborate with external creative agencies and the in-house graphics team to brief, review, proofread, and consolidate feedback and approvals for displays, in-store signage, and point-of-sale materials.
• Work with external vendors to procure and manage the production of displays, signage, and point-of-sale materials that meet quality standards.
• Manage marketing budgets, including processing and documenting invoices and expenditures.
• Conduct regular competitive market research and gather sales insights to support trade activities.
• Coordinate the delivery of POS materials, trade program assets, and other selling tools to fulfill sales requests and program requirements on time.
• Assist in the development of annual brand plans and semi-annual business reviews.
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize ways of working and enhance brand performance.
• Lead and participate in special projects as required and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education, preferably with a concentration in marketing.
• 2-3 years of marketing experience; previous experience in trade marketing is preferred.
• Beverage alcohol or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to travel within Canada and the United States is an asset.
• Experience leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) tools is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Excel, Teams, Viva Engage, and Outlook, is an asset.
• Proficiency with Canva is an asset.
• Experience with project management tools such as Workfront and Monday.com is an asset.

Requirements

• Communication: Consistently deliver clear, concise, and structured feedback.
• Project Management: Ability to organize and engage stakeholders through complex processes related to packaging, promotions, and advertising.
• Creativity: Brings innovative thinking to both what we do and how we do it.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to distill data and insights into strategic recommendations and action.
• Organizational Agility: Ability to navigate a complex network of internal and external stakeholders.
• Time Management: Effectively prioritizes competing initiatives and deadlines.
• Passion: Demonstrates intrinsic motivation to deliver high-quality work.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Thrives in ambiguity and embraces an all-hands-on-deck environment.
• Financial Acumen: Experience managing budgets and tracking expenditures.
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively to support cross-functional goals and colleagues.

Benefits

• Benefits package including a highly rated Health, Dental, Vision and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Corporate Bonus Program.
• Leadership Development Program.
• An annual Wellness Reimbursement program.
• Maternity/Paternity Leave program.
• Mobile Allowance.