Dir Category Solutions

Requisition ID: 32443 

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 WITH inclusion is the key 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 Director of Category Solutions working in Chicago, you will be part of MCBC America’s Commercial Accelerator (ACA).  Your primary responsibilities will lead cross-functional efforts to build best practices in insights and category leadership.

This position reports to Senior Director of Category Management and works closely with other functions within the ACA group, such as Shopper Marketing and Commercial Planning, as well as customer-facing roles within the Molson Coors Chain Sales organization, including Vice Presidents and Regional Directors of Sales.

The Responsibilities: 

• Champion a fact-based selling culture across Chain Sales and Category Management teams.
• Oversee development, execution, and commercialization of the Shopper/Consumer Learning Agenda across Beer, Wine, and Spirits categories.
• Create solutions that advance all pillars of category management (space & assortment, feature and promotion, category insights, in-store merchandising).
• Collaborate with eCom team to expand category leadership in omnichannel and digital solutions.
• Most importantly, you will lead a team of 18 talented colleagues – including four senior managers – supporting their growth and development through career discussions and consistent one on one conversations.

The Other Qualifications: 

• You are an authentic leader.  You value and respect differences and believe diversity with inclusion is the key to collaboration and a winning team culture.  You have a track record of recruiting, developing, and exporting talent throughout our organization.
• You have a bachelor’s degree in business or analytics (MBA preferred) OR 8-10 years of progressive Sales, Category Management, Consumer & Shopper Insights experience.
• You have significant experience with syndicated data (e.g., IRI, Nielsen, Numerator, Kantar, etc.) and have developed team members to think critically and lead with insights.
• You are considered a role model in distilling complex research into clear, compelling, actionable communications.
• You have demonstrated experience leading customer engagements in both space and assortment, pricing strategy, trade promotion strategy, and omnichannel solutions.
• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities.
• You build relationships and collaborate to get to the desired outcome, demonstrating effective influence & collaboration without formal authority.
• You take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments.
• You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow.
• You exhibit our core values.

 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 and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our 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 and 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  

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Molson Coors is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.  We’re an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, 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.