Job Description

Company Name: Corby Spirit and Wine LimitedLocation: Toronto, ON, CanadaHiram Walker and Corby\xe2\x80\x99s portfolio of owned brands include some of the most renowned brands in Canada, including JP Wisers, Canadian Whisky, Lamb\'s Rum, and Polar Ice Vodka. Corby distributes leading Pernod Ricard international brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka, Chivas Regal, Glenlivet, Ballantine\xe2\x80\x99s Scotch Whiskies, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Beefeater Gin, Malibu Rum, Kahlua Liqueur, Mumm Champagne, Jacob\'s Creek, Wyndham Estate and Stoneleigh wines. An overview of the entire Corby portfolio shows over 5,000,000 cases sold annually, with Corby being a significant importer of wines and having an approximate 21 percent market share of spirit sales in Canada. We were named one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Workplaces for 7 years by The Great Place to Work\xc2\xae Institute Canada, based on employee survey results and an audit of workplace excellence and people management practices.Working here is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word convivialit\xc3\xa9, it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. We are in the business of creating moments that matter, starting with how we work! Let your ambition lead you toward outstanding opportunities with progressive rewards. For insight on our heritage please click:Position SummaryAre you a passionate marketeer that thrives in fast paced environments? Do you have a unique perspective and/or experience that you leverage to bring creative brand strategies to life? Are you interested in working on some of the most iconic spirit brands in Canada in both a brand owner and market company capacity?We are looking for an Assistant Brand Manager on the Absolut and Polar Ice Vodkas portfolio! Responsible for managing brand campaigns, innovations and activations, the ideal candidate will have a passion for creative strategy, ability to turn data into insights to fuel brand and commercial strategy and have experience in developing integrated brand campaigns.This is designated as an 18 month contract.Note: Contract positions are not currently entitled to benefits, including medical, or bonus.Responsibilities

• Participates actively in the development of the annual strategic plan for Absolut and Polar Ice to deliver business continued growth and profit.
• Responsible for the timely implementation of all marketing programs, including advertising, partnership and promotional activity.
• Supports in the identification and development of innovation led from Canada, to be launched both domestically and globally.
• Analyze industry, competition and market data to complete monthly business performance reports translating insights to action.
• Ensure media-to-shelf visibility, translating the communication campaign to the shopping floor as well as on-premise activations, all designed to recruit more households.
• Create and own the budget plan, ensuring resource allocation is in line with the strategy and maximizing impact, and take responsibility for the P&L, tracking and explaining both positive- and negative developments.
• Keep the portfolio top of mind internally and build quality and trusting relationships at all relevant levels of the organization, as well as across functions and regions, through strong interpersonal skills, integrity, influencing skills, and delivery.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of marketing experience, preferably in a related field
• University degree required
• High level of initiative and entrepreneurial spirit
• Creativity and drive to bring new ideas to life
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (written and oral)
• Strong team player and willingness to collaborate with internal cross functional team and external agency partners. Strong comfort with data, and good critical thinker
• Strong time management and organization skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple, competing projects at once

Other Skills Required

• Strategic vision to ensure consistent plans that will deliver on the long-term business priorities
• Strong business acumen and growth mindset, constantly searching for opportunities to drive business impact
• Operational excellence, multitasking many complex initiatives with strong organization skills
• A go-getter attitude, you don\xe2\x80\x99t get overwhelmed by big challenges but thrive on them
• Entrepreneurial mindset and creative problem-solving skills
• Strong collaborator, you seamlessly work cross-functions to solve problems
• Strong presentation and influencing skills to convince stakeholders

We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, including aboriginal, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, creed, family status, national origin, age, and gender.Pernod Ricard and its Canadian Affiliates Corby Spirit and Wine Limited, and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process or wish to view our accommodation policies, please contact the Human Resources Department at . For Ontario Applicants, our practices are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.Job Posting End Date:Target Hire Date: 2024-05-01Target End Date: 2024-12-31

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