Specialist, Category - British Columbia

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 RANGE: $80,000 - $95,000 +Actual base pay will depend and vary based on factors such as individual experience and skills of the applicant.

BONUS:
Starting Bonus at Target $20,000

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.

ROLE

SUMMARY:

The Category Specialist provides actionable insights and recommendations to support category management and strategic planning for our Beer and Beyond Beer portfolios. This role involves analyzing market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive data to drive growth and optimize category performance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct macro and micro analysis of the alcohol market so as to ascertain consumer trends in the global brewing industry and also in each segment, in order to identify sales opportunities.

Build business analyses on the impact of assortment, space management and macro trends , as well as recommendations that will encourage growth of the category (including Labattbrands).Present said analysis to internal and external parties to educate, drive adherence and drive category growth

Create planograms based on category analysis and on objectives of profitability, trend, dos and aesthetics.

Collaborate on developing new marketing tools for major accounts and the sales team.

Analyze retail and market level data to recommend category assortment in store

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Post secondary education

Skilled in analysis and observation focused on consumer behaviour.

Ability to plan and prioritize routine and ad hoc tasks in order to reach established objectives.

Mastery of Windows environment and Microsoft Office software (Excel, PowerPoint).Practical experience in complex data bank processing an asset (Access, Space Planning (JDA), PBI).Excellent communication skills; must speak and write well in English.

Independent and dynamic, with good people skills.

Experience with working with JDA planogramming suiteWHY 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…