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Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.

As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and an RRSP plan. We also offer wellness initiatives, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

At Southern Glazer’s, you’ll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.

Overview

Assists the Portfolio Manager with the development and execution of marketing programs specific to a portfolio of brands. This role interfaces with provincial sales teams and suppliers on market visits, sales meetings, and business reviews.

Primary Responsibilities

+ Work closely with the National Portfolio Manager and key suppliers to develop, execute and analyze marketing promotional plans for the assigned brands

+ Monitor marketing calendars nationally and work with regional Key Account Managers to review implementation of marketing programs

+ Identify market opportunities/potential issues and recommend solutions, providing updates to the National Portfolio Manager and suppliers

+ Monitor deadlines for marketing submissions and tender applications nationally, preparing product information for applications/submissions in advance of deadlines

+ Assist with the development, sourcing, and delivery of sales tools required for execution of national marketing programs

+ Analyze brand performance by market and supplier on a monthly basis and report findings

+ Assist the National Portfolio Manager in developing actions plan to address any areas of concern

+ Monitor budgets on monthly basis to track versus plan, notify Portfolio Manager of potential risks, and over/underspends

Additional Primary Responsibilities

+ Maintain regular contact with sales teams, suppliers and key customers - provides resources and answers questions

+ Investigate supplier issues, concerns, and/or complaints related to assigned brands

+ Assist the National Portfolio Manager during supplier meetings, helping to address performance against plan, effectiveness of pricing, promotional strategies and success of new item launches

+ Coordinate and participate in market visits and surveys with suppliers for assigned brands

+ Work closely with the regional sales teams to assist in the coordination and preparation of various trade shows, tastings, and events

+ Performs other related duties and tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

+ College Diploma in Business, Sales or Marketing

+ 1-2 years related experience and/or training in Marketing, Sales and/or Business Management

+ Proven track record in managing simultaneous projects from conception through to completion

+ Extensive knowledge of MS Office Suites and/or software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite)

+ Strong communication skills – verbal, presentation, and writing, and organizational skills

+ Detail oriented and ability to analyze data

+ Occasionally work outside traditional hours/days

+ Valid driver’s license

+ Ability to Travel

Physical Demands

+ Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device

+ Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping

+ May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 56lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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