Trade Marketing Manager

Sleeman Breweries

$90K — $112K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in marketing within the CPG sector, including leadership experience
  • Proven skills in executing tactical marketing plans
  • Strong business acumen and people management abilities
  • Effective budget analysis and data management skills
  • Experience in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder influence
  • Excellent communication skills in writing and presentation
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  • Post-secondary degree in Marketing or related field
  • Willingness to travel approximately 20%

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement trade marketing programs, including promotions and POS initiatives
  • Align BTL strategies with national goals while catering to local market dynamics
  • Assess program effectiveness using data insights for future campaign optimization
  • Investigate market trends and brand performance through continuous monitoring
  • Collaborate with National Brand Managers and Sales teams for planning and execution
  • Serve as the primary liaison with Sales for planning cycles and execution
  • Manage the regional trade marketing budget to ensure ROI
  • Lead and coach Brand Activity Managers in performance and capability advancement
  • Identify and apply best practices and process improvements in trade programs

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • RRSP-matching for retirement savings
  • Support for work-life balance
  • Comprehensive benefits for partners and children
  • Parental leave top-up for caregivers
  • Employee product discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement for eligible staff
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental wellness
  • Discount programs for various brands and local businesses
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
Full Job Description

Position:

Trade Marketing Manager

Location:

Calgary, Alberta

Level:

Manager

Hiring Range:


90100

to

112600

Benefits and Perks:

At Sleeman Breweries, you’ll have access to benefits that support you today and help you plan for tomorrow:

●       Competitive compensation

●       RRSP-matching program to help you save for retirement

●       A commitment to work-life balance

●       Benefits coverage for partners and kids

●       Parental leave top-up for primary and secondary caregivers

●       Employee product credit

●       Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees

●       Employee and family assistance program

●       Discount program with access to perks from big brands and local favourites

●       Professional development opportunities including mentorship and leadership development

  

Purpose and Impact

  

  

The Trade Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and executing below-the-line (BTL) marketing strategies that drive brand growth and in-market performance. This role connects brand strategy with sales execution by delivering impactful promotions, events, and point-of-sale initiatives. By leveraging data, insights, and strong cross-functional collaboration, this position ensures effective market activation and continuous improvement of trade programs.

This contract is available until September 2027 and requires the successful candidate to be based in Calgary, AB.

Responsibilities

BTL Strategy & Execution

  • Develop and execute trade marketing programs including promotions, events, sponsorships, and POS initiatives across all brands
  • Ensure alignment with national brand strategies while tailoring execution to local market needs.

Performance & Market Intelligence

  • Evaluate program effectiveness using data and insights to optimize future campaigns.
  • Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and brand performance through ongoing market presence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with National Brand Managers and Sales teams to ensure seamless planning and execution.
  • Act as the primary liaison with Sales, contributing to planning cycles and ensuring strong execution in market.

Budget & Demand Planning

  • Manage the regional trade marketing budget, ensuring effective allocation and ROI.
  • Support demand planning by ensuring promotional activities are accurately captured in forecasts.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead and coach Brand Activity Managers to drive high performance and capability development.
  • Identify and implement best practices, process improvements, and efficiency opportunities.

Skills and Qualifications (Required)

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a marketing or related role within a consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment, including leadership experience
  • Proven track record of developing and executing tactical marketing plans
  • Strong business acumen with demonstrated people management skills
  • Ability to analyze data and manage budgets effectively
  • Experience working cross-functionally and influencing multiple stakeholders
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
  • Post-secondary education in Marketing or a related business field
  • Willingness to travel approximately 20%

Work Environment (Hybrid/Onsite)

  • This role operates in a hybrid environment, combining office-based work with regular travel to support in-market execution, events, and customer engagement.

Think you have what we need but your credentials dont perfectly line up? Thats OK! We know that some job seekers miss opportunities if they think their qualifications dont fit. If you believe your skills and experience can make a difference here, we encourage you to apply!

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