Customer Solutions Manager

Requisition ID: 13844 

A Career in Beer:  

Our purpose at Molson Coors is to delight the world’s beer drinkers.   We are the world’s family brewer, brewing and selling our beer for over 350 years around the world. 

We are Talent Brewers - we believe in our brands and our people, we believe that a truly inspiring and diverse place to work is a must.  We want you to join our team of passionate self-starters who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities. So, if you get fired up about making a real difference as part of a winning team like we do then we want to hear from you.

The Headlines:

In the role of Customer Solutions Manager working in Calgary you will be part of the Ontario/West sales team. This position reports to the Senior Customer Solutions Manager and will work closely with key account partners, brand marketing, innovation, and retail customers at the head office level. The candidate will collaborate with key stakeholders to create strategic commercial plans that deliver on our joint commercial ambitions with customers.

The Responsibilities:

• Customer expertise; define the right solutions for the customer to deliver the best possible ROI for both the customer and Molson Coors
• Stakeholder management; bring together a virtual support team to add true value to our customers in areas of Category Management, Assortment, Brand platforms/programs and retail solutions
• Collaborate with key stakeholders in Sales and Brand to deliver flawless execution
• Activation; implement the annual plan agreed with the customer, ensuring the activations align to the brand strategies where appropriate
• Working with the CCOE and Shopper Marketing teams to help build, evaluate, and shape channel and customer retail solutions, customizing for the customer where appropriate, able, and sensible
• Customer Facing; participate in key customer meetings, supporting category reviews, new innovation pitches, and business updates
• Understand specific customer and regional requirements, and customize and/or develop exclusive in-store solutions
• Accountable for new innovation forecasting for specific customers
• Accountable for monthly risk and opportunity review; identifying and actioning any risks or opportunities needed for business progression
• Managing new customer opportunities through START cycle

The Other Qualifications:

• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities.
• You act with appropriate urgency to various market events and trends that require a quick turnaround in plans and strategy
• You have exceptional project management skills, including planning, problem solving, and organizational skills
• You are deadly serious about results and take pride in a proven track record in delivering.
• You exhibit our core values and demonstrate our Molson Coors Success Factors
• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or other relevant field;
• You have a minimum of 3-5 years progressive experience in Sales, Trade Marketing and/or Marketing, preferably within CPG or related industry
• You have superior communication and consulting skills
• You have strong negotiating skills
• You are creative and an innovative thinker who actively seeks out opportunities to improve efficiency and performance
• You can build and sustain strong internal/external business relationships
• As part of the recruitment process, the candidates will be required to provide consent to complete a criminal background check.

Work Perks that You Need to Know About:  

• We’re one of Canada's Most Attractive Employers
• We’re an international Brand Building Company that still understands our roots as the world’s family brewer
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• We 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
• Flexible work programs
• You can become a Certified Beer Enthusiast through in-house training that includes everything from brewing techniques to beer tasting and food pairings
•  Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental and pension benefits
• Access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events, beer allotment, discount plans and an Employee Assistance Program

Job Posting Salary Range:  

Job Posting Salary Range: $[[CustobPostingRangeMinimum]] - $ 

 LTIP Eligibility:  

Bonus Target:   %

At Molson Coors we seek diversity. Differing perspectives lead to challenging the expected, which keeps new ideas bubbling up. We’re an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates from all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. We take pride in celebrating our unique brew.

Should you need accommodation due to disability [or any other protected status] during the recruitment process, please contact xd09@molsoncoors.com.