Category Insights Executive

Molson Coors Brewing Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Molson Coors is seeking a Category Executive to join their Marketing Activation team in Toronto. The role involves developing insights and strategies for customer accounts to enhance the beer category's growth. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree and significant experience in category management and data analysis, driving business objectives through strategic insights.

Benefits

Competitive salary and incentives

Flexible work programs supporting work-life balance

Total Rewards package

Career growth opportunities

Onsite amenities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in category management, data analysis, consumer research, or sales within the CPG industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify insights and emerging business opportunities through analysis of category reviews.
• Develop comprehensive category reviews and establish yourself as a trusted category expert.
• Conduct post-program analyses to evaluate successes and recommend improvements.

Skills

Data analysis

Category management

Consumer research

Sales

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

JDA / Blue Yonder Space Planning software

Job description

Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow!

At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo. With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future, we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry. That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward.

We seek, value, and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences, knowing that we are stronger together. We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes.

Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies.

Crafted Highlights :

As a Category Executive, you will play a key role within the Marketing Activation and Customer Solutions team.

You will develop critical insights and solutions for your assigned chain account(s) to grow the size and value of the customer’s beer category, capturing a disproportionate share of growth. Your main focus is to deliver an optimal growth plan that aligns with the portfolio and brand strategies, customer objectives, and volume/financial commitments.

This position reports to the Sr. Customer Solutions Manager and is based in Toronto.

What You’ll Be Brewing :

1. Identify insights and emerging business opportunities through analysis of the perfect store pillars, including category reviews, shelf space allocation, assortment strategies, and adjacency recommendations of planograms.
2. Develop comprehensive category reviews by integrating data from sources like Nielsen, Retailer POS, and others, establishing yourself as a trusted category expert for assigned retailers.
3. Incorporate consumer and shopper insights and behaviors into your analysis, synthesizing all insights into compelling selling stories, category, and business reviews.
4. Collaborate with account teams on sales call approaches and plans. Enhance the use of analytics and insights within the Customer Sales team for your assigned retailers.
5. Assist in developing planogram concepts for retailers.
6. Conduct post-program analyses to evaluate successes and recommend improvements.
7. Require 3+ years of progressive experience in category management, data analysis, consumer research, statistics, or sales within the CPG industry.
8. Possess a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
9. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
10. Knowledge of tools like JDA / Blue Yonder Space Planning software and retailer POS systems is an asset.
11. Demonstrate a love for challenges, completing complex projects efficiently while understanding business priorities.
12. Build relationships and collaborate effectively to achieve desired outcomes.
13. Take accountability for results, acting with integrity and honoring commitments.
14. Show a thirst for learning and growth, continuously seeking development opportunities.
15. Exhibit our core values.
16. Enjoy flexible work programs supporting work-life balance, including a hybrid model (3 days in-office).
17. Engage in community and charitable activities, contributing to our culture of giving back.
18. Participate in Business Resource Groups for volunteering, leadership, and networking.
19. Opportunities for career growth through our First Choice Learning programs.
20. Benefit from our Total Rewards package, including a competitive salary, incentives, parental leave, health benefits, retirement plans with employer match, paid time off, wellness programs, and Employee Assistance Programs.
21. Enjoy onsite amenities like a pub, brand clothing and swag, events, and free beverages.
22. Work in a dynamic, innovative environment with passionate colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. For accommodations during the application process, please contact us at [emailprotected].

Pay and Benefits :

Our total rewards include a salary range of $100,400.00 - $131,800.00, plus a 13% target short-term incentive, and approximately $11,000 annually spent on benefits such as health, dental, vision, retirement with employer match, wellness incentives, and EAP. Paid time off includes holidays, vacation, and sick days.