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Associate Marketing Manager, Ready to Drink

Date:  Apr 17, 2026
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US

Requisition ID: 38252 

At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo.  With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, flavored alcohol beverages, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry.  That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward.  

 

We seekvalue and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together.  We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes.  

Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies.  

 

Role Highlights:    

 

In the role of Associate Marketing Manager for Monacoyou’ll help build an iconic brand that’s shaping culture and changing the way consumers enjoy Ready to Drink, Flavored Alcoholic Beverages. To help you do this and grow your career, you will participate in the Associate Marketing Manager Rotational program that focuses on building breadth of marketing experiences in a holistic way, starting with Monaco.  

 

You will be responsible for executing key programs that make more people want to hang out with us and drive the brand’s growth into the future. 

 

What You’ll Be Brewing: 

 

  • Marketing Activation 

  • Responsible for developing and executing through-the-line marketing activation and partnership programs 

  • Liaise with Field Marketing, Shopper Marketing and key sales stakeholders to drive retail performance in key markets and channels for activation programs 

  • Assist in the development of brand activation strategy and marketing plans, including inputs for annual planning process 

  • Commercial Fluency 

  • Collaborate with Sales Operations and Shopper Marketing to create product sell stories, retail tools and distributor engagement tactics 

  • Demonstrate ability to build relationships across the organization inclusive of field/sales teams, as well as our distributor network and agency partners 

  • Deliver effective visual presentations, socialize information and ideas and have good active listening skills in order to drive influencer across the organization 

  • Analytical Foundations & Business Management 

  • Responsible for using various internal and external business and retail analytics tools to analyze business performance and develop impactful insights, including monthly business performance reports and supporting strategic initiatives 

  • Work with Finance to maintain accuracy of budget and expenditures to meet financial expectations as well as tracking and forecasting 

  • Knowledge of three-tier system and alcohol beverage route to market preferred 

 

Key Ingredients: 

  • An effective leader who easily navigates complex situations, possesses problem-solving abilities, exceptional project management skills and has initiative to drive projects forward 

  • An individual who remains flexible in the face of ambiguity, takes accountability to own responsibilities and has empathy to successfully collaborate with others 

  • A strong strategic thinker who understands both the big picture and how to execute effectively 

  • A natural communicator who clearly and persuasively connects with any audience 

  • An intellectually curious and creative thinker who has a passion for brand building 

  • Demonstrated experience in marketing, advertising, business management, field and/or retail activations, etc. 

  • Experience in consumer-packaged goods, beverage, or alcohol is preferred 

  • And most importantly, someone you’d want to have a beer with 

 

Beverage Bonuses:   

  • We care about our People and Planetand have challenged ourselves with stretch goals aroundourkey priorities   

  • Wecare about our communities, andplay 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 and who we are 

  • Engagement with a variety of Business 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, retirement plan options with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans,an engaging Wellness Program,andan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazingresources  

  • Access to cool brand clothing and swag, top eventsand, of course...free beer and beverages! 

  • Work within a fast-paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences   

  • Benefits include 15 days vacation, 10 paid holidays, 4 personal floating holidays and 64 hours of sick time.  

Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer.  We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail jobs@molsoncoors.com


Pay and Benefits:

At Molson Coors, we’re committed to paying people fairly and equitably for the work they do.


Job Posting Total Rewards Offerings: $94,000.00 - $123,400.00 (posting salary range) + 10target short term incentive + $23,000 on average spent on benefits per employee, including but not limited to health, dental, vision, retirement with above market employer match, wellness incentives and EAP + paid time off (including holidays, vacation days and sick days).


The posting range provided above for salary is what we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We ultimately pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors that inform pay decisions including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set and internal equity.


Nearest Major Market: Chicago