Innovation Coordinator

Ace Beverage Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Extended Health and Dent

Employee Health and Wellness Spending

Product allowance

3 weeks vacation

Corporate discounts and giveaways

Company phone and phone plan

Job summary

Ace Beverage Group is seeking an Innovation Coordinator to support the creation of new ready-to-drink products. In this full-time role, you will engage in product development, conduct tastings, and analyze consumer feedback to refine innovations.

Located in Toronto, ON, this role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience. Benefits include extended health and dental, product allowance, and three weeks vacation.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in a related field.
• Fluent English speaker.
• Eager to understand customer feedback and help turn insights into improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and refinement of ready-to-drink innovations through recipe formulation.
• Coordinate and facilitate internal and external product tasting sessions.
• Analyze tasting results and consumer feedback.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Quality teams.
• Monitor industry and consumer trends.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Customer feedback analysis

Interest in product development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Nutrition, Food Science or Business

Job description

Position: Innovation Coordinator

Reports to: Product Development Lead

Location: Toronto, ON

Industry: Food & Beverage

Employment Type: Full Time On-Site

Annual Base Salary: $50,000 to $53,000 CAD

About Ace Beverage Group

Ace Beverage Group is the beverage alcohol company of the future. We are focused on millennial and Gen Z consumers, better-for-you products, innovation and connecting with our local community. We are a Canadian beverage alcohol company behind brands including Cottage Springs, Nude Beverages, Cabana Coast, and Shore Shakers. Ace Beverage Group is certified as a “Great Place to Work” in Canada and ranked on Best Workplaces in Canada in 2026. Ace Beverage Group is a subsidiary of Corby Spirit and Wine, an affiliate of Pernod Ricard.

Join our dynamic team at Ace Beverage Group as our Innovation Coordinator and play a key role in supporting the creation and development of new ready-to-drink products across the entire ABG portfolio. In this role, you will play a key part in refining recipes, coordinating product tastings, gathering and analyzing feedback, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to help bring new products to market. Through hands-on product development in the lab and consumer-facing insight gathering, you’ll help ensure our products deliver exceptional taste and quality, while supporting continuous innovation across our portfolio.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the development and refinement of ready-to-drink innovations through recipe formulation in the Ace Beverage Group lab.
• Coordinate and facilitate internal and external product tasting sessions, gathering and documenting feedback.
• Analyze tasting results, survey data, and consumer feedback to identify opportunities for further product development and enhancement.
• Collaborate with Ace Beverage Group’s Procurement and Quality teams to ensure product concepts align with quality standards, production requirements, shelf-life expectations, and internal cost targets.
• Support consumer testing and concept validation activities by preparing samples and assisting with the execution of external tasting events.
• Monitor industry, consumer, ingredient, technology, and regulatory trends to identify opportunities that support innovation and product development.

Job Requirements And Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Nutrition, Food Science or Business.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in a related field.
• Interest in learning about ready-to-drink product development and consumer trends.
• Exceptional ability to communicate and foster positive business relationships.
• Accountability and personal organization are essential.
• Eager to understand customer feedback and help turn insights into improvements.
• Adaptable and flexible in a fast-moving and dynamic environment.
• Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.
• Fluent English speaker.

Perks

• Comprehensive Extended Health and Dental Benefits
• Employee Health and Wellness Spending Account
• Product allowance
• 3 weeks vacation
• Corporate discounts and giveaways with partners
• Company phone and enrolment into company phone plan, all paid for by the company, or phone allowance
• Amazing team and innovation-driven company!

Our Team Culture

At Ace Beverage Group, our team is filled with people who:

• Lead by example: All of our people take ownership in their tasks, act with integrity, and treat everyone with respect.
• Fearlessly innovate: No one does innovation quite like us! We are constantly brainstorming ways to improve our product/processes. Everyone is invited to participate in innovation and decision making. All ideas are welcome!
• Get stuff done!: Things can move pretty fast at ABG, and we need people who are adaptable, proactive, and can deliver!

We thank all applicants interested in this role, but will only reach out to those selected for an interview.

Ace Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to the promotion of an inclusive and diverse workplace environment. This commitment includes the provision of accommodations/accessibility practices for individuals with disabilities during the hiring process and employment. We invite you to inform us should you have any accommodation or accessibility needs.