On Premise Trade Marketing Manager - Food Service & Vending

The On Premise Trade Marketing Manager – food service and vending is the lead Trade Marketing role for the food service and vending segment within the Canadian On Premise organization. This national role is responsible for developing and executing the food service and vending Trade Marketing strategy and business plan, with the goal of driving reach, consumption and brand engagement across the segment. Working in close partnership with the Key Account and Field Sales teams responsible for the food service and vending, this role develops tailored marketing strategies and programs for key customers and builds strong relationships with their respective Marketing teams. The position also serves as the central point of contact for food service and vending Trade Marketing, collaborating closely with the broader On Premise Marketing team on POS strategy, business planning, execution and reporting.  

Areas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

• Translate business priorities, consumer insights, customer needs and sales performance into clear Trade Marketing strategies for the food service and vending segment.

  Lead the development of the annual food service and vending segment business plan in close collaboration with the On Premise Key Account and Field Sales teams and in alignment with Director, On Premise Marketing. 

  Co- develop the annual On Premise Customer Sell Deck, establishing a compelling marketing narrative and platform to support Joint Business Planning with key customers.

  Develop tailored marketing strategies and programs for key customers that support shared business objectives and drive reach, consumption and brand engagement.

  Lead the annual development and alignment of Joint Business Plans across food service and vending Key Accounts, in close collaboration with the On Premise Key Account Team.

• Build strong, direct relationships with Marketing teams of key food service and vending customers and lead the development and execution of joint marketing programs and initiatives.

  Develop Trade Marketing tools and POS materials for the segment based on consumer, customer and business insights and according to Red Bull brand & On Premise standards.

  Own the product and POS strategy for the food service and vending segment, including Key Accounts, in close collaboration with the broader On Premise Marketing team.

  Partner with external agencies and the Brand Marketing team to bring national product and occasion strategies to life within the food service and vending.

  Collaborate with the Global food service and vending Trade Marketing team to adapt relevant programs, Trade Marketing tools and POS creative for the Canadian market.

  Manage food service and vending Trade Marketing initiatives from strategy and briefing through execution, measurement and optimization.

  Own the product and POS strategy and implementation into the field for food service and vending accounts, including Key Accounts.  

  Develop & implement tailored strategies for key customers that drive sales alongside the sales team.

• Act as the Trade Marketing contact and subject-matter expert for the food service and vending segment within the Canadian On Premise organization.

  Serve as the Canadian counterpart to the Global food service and vending Trade Marketing team, representing the needs and priorities of the Canadian business.

  Develop and share food service and vending insights, learnings and best practices across the On Premise organization. 

  Provide accurate and timely reporting for On Premise food service and vending marketing initiatives, including program performance, key learnings and recommendations.

  Build effective relationships across the On Premise Key Account, Field Sales and Marketing teams, Brand Marketing, Off Premise Trade Marketing and other relevant internal & external partners.

EXPERIENCE

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

that matter most for this role:

• 4+ years in trade marketing in Trade Marketing or a related commercial marketing role. 
• Proven experience developing business plans, customer strategies and integrated marketing programs that drive measurable business results.  
• Strong understanding of the consumer goods industry, Trade Marketing principles and relevant consumer and customer trends.  
• Exceptional planning and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.  
• Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate sales and performance data into actionable insights and recommendations.  
• Excellent communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills, with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to work independently. 
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing & sales or economical background.
• Fluent in English, bilingual in French a strong asset 

• Travel 20-30%
• Permanent
• Benefits eligible