Assistant Manager, On Premise & Key Accounts

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY: Starting Salary Opportunity: $ 72,750 - 87,300

• Actual base pay will depend and vary based on factors such as individual experience and skills of the applicant .

B ONUS : Bonus at Target $19,400

• Variable Compensation opportunities are contingent on individual performance and overall business results, pursuant to the Bonus Plan; listed amount are targeted values and not guarantees

VACANCY TYPE: This posting reflects a vacant position.

LOCATION: Vancouver Office, 5 days/week in office.

COMPANY

Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada’s founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada, and we remain committed to brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois and many more. Through our broad portfolio, we are truly a national brewer, with over 3,600 employees, a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond, and 10 breweries from coast-to-coast, we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Account Management from a portfolio of our On-Premise customers
• Build, maintain, and own On-Premise Key Accounts’ Head Office relationships with Labatt
• Development of annual customer business plan utilizing strategies and tactics to create win-win partnerships
• Development, execution, and evaluation of customized Key Account programs
• Support Customer Marketing Team in developing customized programs, strategies, and tactical marketing/sales initiatives
• Accountable for managing all components of the customer's budget
• Responsible for directing our field sales team on street level executions within your customer set
• Build internal and external communication plans
• Responsible for managing the monthly and quarterly performance reviews of customer set

Develop new business within existing & new customers

• JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
• Mandatory University Degree in Business or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of Field Sales experience, preferably complemented with 2 years Sales Back-Office experience
• Excellent relationship building & negotiation skills
• Strong presentation skills to champion Key Account pitches
• Ability to interact professionally with customer at a senior level (CEO, President & VP)
• Strong budget management experience (manage budget to provide partnership with external Key Accounts)
• Strong project management and organization skills to manage a number priorities from each on-premise key account
• Ability to listen, understand a customers’ needs & develop a creative solution that also drives Labatt priorities
• Expert in all Microsoft Office products (specifically Excel & Powerpoint)
• Knowledge of Liquor regulations
• Knowledge of Distribution network

WHY LABATT:

As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share.

BENEFITS

• Health benefits plan, including competitive coverage for medical, dental, mental health, life, and disability insurance, that can be flexed to fit your needs.
• Additional flex credits for healthcare or wellness spending accounts
• Retirement plan with a generous company-matching contribution, and low-fee RRSP & TFSA savings opportunities to help you secure your financial future.
• Personalized support through an inclusive family-forming benefit, and generous financial support/top-ups for parental leave
• Access to many wellbeing resources, including Employee & Family Assistance Program support, Webinars, and more.
• An annual allotment of Beer and Beyond-Beer products for employees!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER :

At Labatt Breweries of Canada, we are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for every person – regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, neurodivergence, or disability status.

REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE?

Labatt Breweries of Canada is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations , if needed. Members of our team will consult and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience.

Labatt Breweries will never ask you for money or reimbursement of training fees as part of our recruitment process. Any email communication you receive as part of the application or onboarding process will come from a @ Labatt.com email address. If you have any questions or concerns, please email the recruitment team at recruitment@labatt.com

A I DISCLOSURE:

We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with scheduling interviews and managing screening times. We do not use AI to evaluate applicants or make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

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