VAC18F25 - Manager, Products and Supplier Relations

• Accountability (Level B) – Holds team members accountable and clarifies team expectations
• Communication (Level B) – Adapts communication
• Customer Service Excellence (Level C) – Builds customer relationships and identifies required improvements to service delivery
• Adaptability (Level C) – Anticipates future needs or changes within the work environment
• Teamwork (Level B) – Leads and develops the team

Leadership Competencies (Job Family – Managers)

• Leading & Developing Others (Level A) – Sets employee expectations for performance and development
• Leading Change (Level A) – Helps others understand what change means
• Strategic & Operational Planning (Level A) – Aligns strategies at the work unit level

Job Duties

• Manage the entire product life cycle including strategic planning and tactical activities to optimize product assortment and achieve category revenue targets.
• Use local market conditions, emerging product trends, customer expectations, and data analytics to recommend beverage alcohol products to be listed or delisted within the SLGA listing policy.
• Develop and implement innovative marketing programs, events, and activities to support product sales and suppliers’ objectives, and to add value to retailers. Evolve programs based on successes and lessons learned.
• Closely monitor product and category performance and react to changing sales trends.
• Develop operating standards and procedures to effectively monitor performance and to use in decision making. Monitor and take corrective action on processes and procedures that no longer meet standards or expectations.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure success of the Saskatchewan liquor system, including: the SK Craft Alcohol team to develop and coordinate promotional activity; the Customer Relations team to add value for retailers via programs, promotions, and other activity; Purchasing and Specialty Products teams to ensure availability of product; the Distribution Centre to ensure optimal use of warehouse space.
• Manage and update policies, as necessary, including the quality assurance program, ensuring compliance with the policies.
• Manage and co-manage a team of Product Coordinators and Content Developer, both supporting them and holding them accountable for completing tasks and activities accurately and on time.
• Build and foster a supportive team atmosphere among the immediate team and extended teams at SLGA.
• Work within the guidelines of federal and provincial legislation, including packaging, labelling and quality assurance regulations, trade agreements, and warehouse space constraints.

• Bachelor’s degree in business/commerce or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience including 3+ years in Product Management.
• Ability to monitor, assess and evaluate statistical and/or sales information, using it to make decisions and/or provide accurate input.
• Proven ability to develop product and category strategies and effectively manage overall performance.
• Marketing experience, including online and social; a proven record of developing innovative ideas and solutions to promote product.
• Focus on continuous improvement in all aspects of the work.
• Excellent communication, including interpersonal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage issues with employees, internal partners, and suppliers, while maintaining positive relationships.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to learn new systems.

• Office environment
• Minimal travel may be required
• Onsite

• A competitive salary
• Inclusive work environment
• Work life balance
• Dynamic and challenging work environment
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Vacation, Scheduled days off (SDO) and other types of leave
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)
• Flexible spending benefit account
• Support for professional fees and career development
• Comprehensive benefits package including matched pension, health and dental, disability insurance

SLGA is committed to achieving a representative workforce. We invite all qualified individuals to apply. Women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities are encouraged to self-identify.