Position:
Trade Marketing Manager (West)Location:
Delta, British ColumbiaLevel:
Hiring Range:
90100to
112600 Benefits and Perks:At Sleeman Breweries, you’ll have access to benefits that support you today and help you plan for tomorrow:
● Competitive compensation
● RRSP-matching program to help you save for retirement
● A commitment to work-life balance
● Benefits coverage for partners and kids
● Parental leave top-up for primary and secondary caregivers
● Employee product credit
● Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees
● Employee and family assistance program
● Discount program with access to perks from big brands and local favourites
● Professional development opportunities including mentorship and leadership development
If you require an accommodation or an accessible format at any stage of the application or hiring process, please let the recruitment team know. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.
Why Join Sleeman Breweries?
What’s your story? Ours is about pushing boundaries to create Canada’s third-largest brewery known for unique craft and world-class brands enjoyed across the country.
As part of Sapporo Breweries, our story includes Sleeman Breweries in Ontario, Okanagan Spring Brewery in B.C., Wild Rose Brewery in Alberta, and Unibroue in Quebec.
When you join Sleeman Breweries, you join a company deeply committed to quality, sustainability, and creating an outstanding employee experience. People here care about what they do and the people they work with. Write your next chapter with us at Sleeman Breweries.
Get an inside look at what it’s like working at Sleeman Breweries by following @LifeAtSleeman on Instagram
Purpose and Impact
Purpose and Impact
Our story is about more than great beverages, it’s about people, pride, and progress. Reporting into the Director, Trade Western Brands, the Trade Marketing Manager, West, you will develop and manage below-the-line marketing plans across brands in the market, partnering with Sales and National Brand Managers to support strong execution, brand performance, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Trade Marketing Planning & Execution
- Develop and manage below-the-line (BTL) plans for all brands in the market.
- Oversee the development and execution of promotions, events, sponsorships, and point-of-sale programs.
- Partner with National Brand Managers to align regional activities with national brand strategies.
- Conduct in-depth market assessments as part of the annual planning process.
- Maintain timely and accurate BTL program information on the company intranet.
Performance, Budget & Demand Planning
- Evaluate marketing activities to measure performance and effectiveness.
- Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and brand performance through ongoing trade presence.
- Manage the regional BTL budget.
- Participate in demand planning to ensure in-market promotional activities are accurately captured.
Sales Partnership & Relationships
- Act as the primary Marketing liaison with Sales and participate in sales planning meetings to support effective execution.
- Build and maintain strong internal, external, industry, and trade relationships.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and internal and external stakeholders.
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Lead and coach a team of Brand Activity Managers.
- Lead special projects for the Marketing function or market as required.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement, best-practice, and waste-reduction opportunities.
- Maintain compliance with applicable Canadian advertising laws, standards, and liquor board regulations.
Skills and Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Marketing or a related business field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a related role within a consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment, including at least 2 years in a management position.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing tactical plans.
- Strong business acumen and people-management skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and budget-management skills.
- Proven ability to contribute effectively across multiple cross-functional teams and engage internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Strong proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Knowledge of sales in a retail environment is considered an asset.
Work Environment (Hybrid/Onsite)
Based in Delta, British Columbia, with travel required approximately 20% of the time. The role is permanent, full time, minimum 3 days per week in office.
Think you have what we need but your credentials don’t perfectly line up? That’s OK! We know that some job seekers miss opportunities if they think their qualifications don’t fit. If you believe your skills and experience can make a difference here, we encourage you to apply!
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and InclusionAt Sleeman Breweries, we believe that better beer, and better workplaces, happen when people feel welcomed and valued for the differences they bring.
We are committed to fair hiring practices free from discrimination, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We use AI to support parts of our recruitment process; however, hiring decisions are always made by people and aligned with our commitment to fairness, consistency, and equal opportunity.
BETTER BEER. BETTER PEOPLE. GETTING BETTER
We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected to proceed will be contacted.
Skills Required
- Post-secondary education in Marketing or a related business field
- At least 5 years of experience in a related role within a consumer packaged goods environment
- At least 2 years of experience in a management position
- Experience developing and implementing tactical plans
- Strong business acumen and people-management skills
- Strong analytical thinking and budget-management skills
- Ability to contribute effectively across multiple cross-functional teams and engage internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Strong proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Knowledge of sales in a retail environment
What We Do
What’s your story? Ours is about a new brewery in a new country. A run-in with the law. A 50-year ban on brewing under the family name. A surprising conversation with a persistent aunt. A grandson rebuilding a family legacy for brewing outstanding beer. Today, under Sapporo Breweries' rigorous standards, Sleeman Breweries has helped some of the best craft brewers grow & set the bar for Canadian beer. Our story is set in Guelph, ON with Sleeman Breweries; in Vernon, BC with Okanagan Spring; in Calgary, AB with Wild Rose; and in Chambly, QC with Unibroue. With Social Lite, we're opening a new chapter in our Ready-to-Drink portfolio. We’re Canada’s third-largest brewery. Our unique craft and world-class brands including Sapporo, Old Milwaukee & Pabst Blue Ribbon mean that no matter what you’re looking for in a beer, or in a career, we’re sure to have something you’ll love. Write your story here at Sleeman Breweries. Quelle est votre histoire? Voici la nôtre : une famille ouvre une brasserie dans un nouveau pays, a des ennuis avec la justice et perd son droit de brasser pour 50 ans. Puis, une tante tenace fait des révélations et un petit-fils fait renaître l'héritage familial en créant des bières uniques. De nos jours, sous les normes strictes de Brasseries Sapporo, Brasseries Sleeman contribue à l'essor de certains des meilleurs brasseurs artisanaux et est une référence dans l’industrie canadienne. Notre histoire se déroule à Guelph, ON pour Brasseries Sleeman; à Vernon, C.-B. pour Okanagan Spring; à Calgary, AB pour Wild Rose et à Chambly, QC pour Unibroue. Un nouveau chapitre s’amorce avec l’ajout de Social Lite à notre gamme de prêts-à-boire. À titre de troisième brasseur en importance au Canada, nous offrons des bières artisanales et des marques de renommée mondiale telles que Sapporo, Old Milwaukee et Pabst Blue Ribbon. Nous offrons votre type de bière préféré et la carrière dont vous rêvez. Votre histoire se poursuit aux Brasseries Sleeman.
