83,000-85,000 CAD BVRG Agency is seeking a Brand Activation Manager to support Nestlé Premium Waters division, focused on elevating iconic brands including San Pellegrino and Maison Perrier in the foodservice channel with a focus on hotels, restaurants, bars, cafes and select non-commercial businesses. As part of the team, you will gain valuable experience by supporting key objectives focused on cultivating demand and elevating brand presence of our premium waters in the Greater Vancouver market, working closely with Nestlé Canada’s sales and marketing teams. This role combines key account management, territory development and brand activation.

You will build relationships with hospitality and foodservice customers, expand distribution, and bring our brands to life through events, product tastings, staff training and tailored customer programs. This is a contract opportunity covering a leave, with an anticipated duration of 12 months. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of Greater Vancouver and be available for regular account visits and in-market activities.

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Vancouver | 12-month contract | Leave coverage 83,000-85,000 CAD BVRG Agency is seeking a Brand Activation Manager to support Nestlé Premium Waters division, focused on elevating iconic brands including San Pellegrino and Maison Perrier in the foodservice channel with a focus on hotels, restaurants, bars, cafes and select non-commercial businesses. As part of the team, you will gain valuable experience by supporting key objectives focused on cultivating demand and elevating brand presence of our premium waters in the Greater Vancouver market, working closely with Nestlé Canada’s sales and marketing teams. This role combines key account management, territory development and brand activation.

You will build relationships with hospitality and foodservice customers, expand distribution, and bring our brands to life through events, product tastings, staff training and tailored customer programs.



This is a contract opportunity covering a leave, with an anticipated duration of 12 months. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of Greater Vancouver and be available for regular account visits and in-market activities.

Key account management and business development Build trusted relationships with existing accounts while identifying and cultivating new opportunities, with a focus on premium lounges, bars, hotels, cafés and foodservice customers. Partner with the local Nestlé Canada sales team to grow distribution, brand visibility and account performance. Engage buyers, operational leaders and other decision‑makers through account visits, events, staff training, product tastings and relevant social media activity.

Help customers grow sales through creative selling ideas, tailored promotions, and appropriate brand, package and equipment recommendations. Conduct regular account reviews with customer teams and district or market leaders to assess results and identify opportunities for improvement. Support national account plans across lodging and travel, chain restaurants and non‑commercial channels.

Brand activation and marketing execution Identify, develop and execute brand engagement opportunities through customer relationships and your skilled network. Partner with Nestlé Canada Marketing to deliver local events, tastings, product showcases and customer activations.

Build Local Brand Advocacy

Develop relationships with local influencers and brand advocates who authentically align with our brand ethos, values,



and target consumers to strengthen credibility and drive meaningful engagement within the market. Coordinate activation logistics, including sample deliveries, product inventory, equipment, vendors, setup and on‑site execution. Support the implementation of trade and point‑of‑sale materials, tailored menus, mixology programs and other customer‑specific initiatives.

Represent the brands professionally in person and through relevant online engagement, maintaining a consistent premium brand presence. Territory performance and collaboration Take ownership of agreed territory goals and key performance indicators. Track daily, weekly and monthly account activity and performance against assigned goals.

Support distributor partners through product training, program execution and relationship building with distributor sales representatives. Work closely with sales and marketing partners to align customer activity with national and local priorities. 4+ years of relevant experience in beverage, hospitality, foodservice, brand activation, account management or territory business development. ~ Experience developing customer relationships and delivering measurable account or territory growth. ~ A strong local network and deep understanding of Vancouver’s food, beverage and hospitality scene, including key restaurants, bars, hotels, industry contacts and emerging trends. ~ Confidence leading product tastings, customer presentations and staff training. ~ Strong organization, communication and follow‑through, with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities independently. ~ A valid driver’s licence and the ability to travel regularly throughout the territory. ~ Availability for occasional evening and weekend activations. Annual base salary of 83,000-85,500 CAD.

A performance bonus opportunity of 10% of base salary, prorated for the period worked and subject to performance and plan terms. Phone and internet reimbursement.

📌 Brand Activation Manager, BVRG Nestle Premium Waters (Vancouver)
🏢 BVRG
📍 Vancouver