Marketing Associate – British ColumbiaReports to: Marketing Director, BC Location: Burnaby, BCCompany OverviewAuthentic Wine & Spirits Merchants (AWSM) is a leading Canadian wine and spirits agency and part of the Charton Hobbs Group of companies, the largest privately owned beverage alcohol agency group in Canada.AWSM represents a world‐class portfolio of international wine and spirits brands and is committed to building long‐term brand growth through strong customer relationships, market expertise, data‐driven insights, and best‐in‐class execution.Our Western Canada team operates in a fast‐paced, commercially focused environment where collaboration, analytical thinking, and robust execution are critical to delivering successful brand and trade marketing initiatives.Position SummaryThe Marketing Associate supports the Marketing Director, BC in the execution, coordination, and reporting of trade marketing activities across the AWSM wine and spirits portfolio in British Columbia.This role provides analytical, operational, and executional support for approved marketing programs, promotional activities, digital initiatives, and in‐market events. The Marketing Associate works closely with Sales, Marketing, Logistics, suppliers, and external partners to help ensure marketing initiatives are delivered effectively and on schedule.The successful candidate will be detail‐oriented, analytical, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‐paced environment. This position is ideal for someone looking to develop their marketing career through hands‐on experience in trade marketing, analytics, campaign execution, and brand activation.Key Responsibilities1. Marketing Program Execution & CoordinationSupport the execution of approved trade marketing programs and promotional activities across retail and on‐premise channelsPrepare campaign execution materials, including trade decks, sales support materials, promotional assets, and other marketing resources based on approved marketing directionSupport execution of digital marketing initiatives, including coordination of approved campaign components, content deployment, and promotional activitiesCoordinate timelines, deliverables,



and execution requirements to ensure marketing initiatives are completed accurately and on scheduleSupport tastings, events, supplier visits, and other in‐market marketing activitiesAssist with event coordination, including logistics, materials preparation, and execution supportEnsure marketing materials and deliverables align with brand standards and approved marketing direction2. Marketing Analytics & Reporting SupportExtract, compile, and organize sales, promotional, and brand performance data using internal reporting systems and toolsSupport preparation of routine marketing reports and performance summariesMaintain accurate reporting information and tracking tools to support marketing activitiesAnalyze available data to identify trends and provide insights to support internal discussionsSupport tracking of promotional activity performance and campaign resultsAssist with preparation of presentations and reporting materials for internal meetings and business reviews3. Marketing Operations SupportCoordinate marketing activity timelines, assets, and execution requirementsMaintain accurate records related to marketing programs, promotional activities, and campaign materialsSupport product information requests, marketing asset coordination, and promotional material requirementsAssist with supplier communications related to marketing assets, product information, accolades, and execution requirementsSupport administrative coordination related to marketing activities, events, and promotional initiatives4. Cross‐Functional CollaborationWork collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, Logistics, and other internal teams to support execution of approved marketing initiativesAssist with preparation of materials required for sales meetings, promotional planning discussions,



and internal reviewsSupport alignment between internal teams to ensure marketing activities are executed effectivelyProvide execution support for retail and trade marketing initiatives across British ColumbiaQualifications & SkillsExperienceUniversity degree in Marketing, Business, Commerce, or a related discipline1–3 years of experience in marketing coordination, trade marketing support, analytics, sales support, or related rolesExperience in beverage alcohol, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or a related industry is considered an assetSkillsStrong analytical skills with the ability to work with data and reporting toolsExcellent organizational skills with robust attention to detailAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‐paced environmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsCollaborative team player with strong interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently while supporting broader team objectivesProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPointTechnical KnowledgeExperience with reporting, CRM, or business intelligence systems such as XRM, Power BI, or similar platforms is an assetFamiliarity with marketing reporting, promotional tracking, and campaign execution processes is preferredAdditional RequirementsAbility to occasionally support events and in‐market activities, including evenings or weekends as requiredValid driver's license and ability to meet company automobile insurance requirementsValid Canadian passport and ability to travel occasionally as requiredWhy Join AWSM?At AWSM, you will have the opportunity to gain hands‐on experience supporting some of the world's leading wine and spirits brands while working alongside an experienced marketing and sales team.This role provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated marketing professional to build expertise in trade marketing, analytics, campaign execution, and brand activation within the beverage alcohol industry.Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Marketing Associate (Burnaby)
🏢 Charton-Hobbs
📍 Burnaby