At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. With our greatest assets
- our premium spirits and our people
- we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. With our greatest assets
- our premium spirits and our people
- we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. This role provides a platform to showcase superior brand marketing, commercial and financial acumen skills Autonomy to manage a full brand portfolio A chance to further develop marketing skills and be seen as a viable business partner Accountability for the overall brand health and performance in Canada Reporting to the Brand Manager, the Associate Brand Manager will play a key role in defining and executing the brand strategy and vision – including working with key cross functional teams and agency partners, identification of key consumer and business issues and insights, brand planning, packaging, activations, promotions and advertising. They will also demonstrate business leadership by managing brands as a business
- managing P&L;, LE, financial measures and ongoing budget management; and demonstrate excellent execution of brand initiatives in collaboration with sales and field marketing teams. Be the brand custodian for Canada, ensuring brand strategies are clearly communicated, upheld and executed with excellence, educating and correcting where necessary to promote commercial excellence principles Analyze key business metrics -Monthly brand performance review (value and volume share, competitive activity),



compile insights and synthesize data into clear and compelling storylines with actionable recommendations Share program results and key learnings from research ensuring capture of feedback from Trade Marketing Managers, Provincial Sales Directors, and Business Analysis team Management of budgets, forecasting, Ariba (purchase requisitions, purchase orders), vendor invoices and LE process in a timely fashion and in line with strategy Manage, develop and coordinate all trade promotion materials (sell sheets, educations tools, etc.) Support the Brand Specialists/Ambassador in the ideation, development and procurement of assets to deliver meaningful programs with key On-Premise partners Manage set-up of recent vendor partners as required by the business Support with agency partner and vendor relationship management
- creative brief development, budget management, etc. Lead and independently manage multiple packaging projects, ensuring timely task execution, proactive decision-making and effective cross-functional coordination to deliver projects on schedule. Work closely with Provincial Sales Teams to ensure flawless activation at the local level Where applicable, work with Trade Marketing Managers to regionalize national brand programming and deliver custom regional programs Work directly with compliance manager to ensure all activity meets national regulatory,



legal and Beam Suntory marketing code Degree in Business or Marketing preferred Minimum 2 years’ marketing experience, CPG experience an asset High level of accountability, flexibility and self-direction, coupled with eagerness to learn and take direction from leaders as appropriate Availability to travel – approximately 10% or as needed Achieve deadlines and communicate with project stakeholders when a timeline is at risk. Sets high standards of self and others, focusing on outstanding outputs that fully comply with the Beam Marketing Code and related sign off processes.
Appreciates the balance between speed and quality and will seek guidance when necessary. Marketing Judgement: Can articulate what works, what doesn’t and why. Makes decisions based upon consumer insights, commercial and practical considerations. Practices active listening and challenges where appropriate, demonstrating emotional intelligence. Understands how to effectively manage internal and external relationships and supports them in their awareness of, and compliance with the Beam Suntory Marketing Code. Presents ideas and thoughts in a professional, clear manner to senior managers and directors, peers and agencies both oral and written. Able to develop a strategic project recommendation with a clearly based rationale to support conclusions. Salary Range: $65,000 to $80,000 CAD, along with an annual bonus, 401K match, profit sharing, and medical and wellness benefits. While relocation, immigration, and/or tax compliance support are not guaranteed, we may offer assistance to successful candidates depending on factors such as role requirements in accordance with company guidelines. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race

📌 Associate Brand Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Suntory Global Spirits
📍 Toronto