What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Manager- Sales & Marketing Services position at Molson Coors?
Date: Aug 30, 2023
Location:
Milwaukee, WI, US
Requisition ID: 28003
A Career in Beer and Beyond:
Our purpose at Molson Coors Beverage Company is to brew beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments. We’ve been brewing iconic brands for over 350 years and are now proud to be offering a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle.
We are Talent Brewers with our culture rooted in our core Values.
We believe in our brands and our people, and that diversity, equity and inclusion are the key ingredients to a winning team culture. We want you to join our team of brand ambassadors who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities. So, if you get excited about making a real difference as part of a winning team like we do, we want to hear from you.
The Headlines:
In the role of Category Manager- Sales & Marketing Services, working in Milwaukee, WI, you will be a team lead in the North America Commercial Procurement team, which supports Marketing & Sales. You will be responsible for leading a team of three, developing and executing category strategies, and supporting the Molson Coors commercial organization. Categories in scope for you and your team include regional sponsorships & events, consumer incentives, sampling, eCommerce, data, and insights.
This position reports to the Director, North America Commercial Procurement and works closely with cross functional teams in Milwaukee, Chicago, Canada and Latin America, including Brand Marketing, Field Marketing, Sales, Media, Precision Marketing, and Marketing Analytics.
The ideal candidate for this role brings a passion for team leadership, business partnership and creative problem solving. This role requires a high level of expertise in negotiating contract terms with external vendors, strategic sourcing principles, the procure-to-pay process and the ability to partner closely with internal stakeholders in order to meet the complex needs of the business.
The Responsibilities:
- Taking action to drive culture and on-going development of your team members
- Lead transformative projects, drive simplification, and best in class ways of working within your categories
- Maintain best in class stakeholder engagement and support of the commercial agenda
- Maintain supplier relationships, lead negotiations, conduct sourcing events
- Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance and other measures of financial value
- Deliver annual and long-range business planning, development, and delivery of category strategies
- Facilitate regular business reviews with all strategic partners, utilizing scorecards and stakeholder input
- Ongoing supplier relationship management across a complex stakeholder team
- Co-develop, support, and execute commercial strategies for the Data, Insights, Sampling, eCommerce, Consumer Incentives, and Public Relations categories
- Support regional field teams in contracting for local sponsorships and in market needs
- Deliver pipeline projects for 2024-2026, while continuing to build pipeline for future years
- Utilize RFIs and RFPs to introduce competitive bids to supplier base
The Other Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field and/or 5 years of relevant experience
- Expert in category strategy, strategic sourcing, supplier management, spend analysis, and contract negotiation skills
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Experience in beverage or fast-moving consumer goods in a multi-national environment
Work Perks that You Need to Know About:
- Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office
- We care about our People & Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around key priorities
- We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture & who we are
- Engagement with a variety of Employee Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization
- Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
- Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, 401k option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
- On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!
- Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences
At Molson Coors we seek diversity. Differing perspectives lead to challenging the expected, which keeps new ideas bubbling up. We’re an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates from all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. We take pride in celebrating our unique brew.
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Nearest Major Market: Milwaukee
Salary : $115,000 - $145,000
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