Company Name: Corby Spirit and Wine Limited
Location: Toronto, ON
Hiram Walker and Corby’s portfolio of owned brands include some of the most renowned brands in Canada, including JP Wisers, Canadian Whisky, Lamb's Rum, and Polar Ice Vodka. Corby distributes leading Pernod Ricard international brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka, Chivas Regal, Glenlivet, Ballantine’s Scotch Whiskies, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Beefeater Gin, Malibu Rum, Kahlua Liqueur, Mumm Champagne, Jacob's Creek, Wyndham Estate and Stoneleigh wines. An overview of the entire Corby portfolio shows over 5,000,000 cases sold annually, with Corby being a significant importer of wines and having an approximate 21 percent market share of spirit sales in Canada.
We were named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for 7 years by The Great Place to Work® Institute Canada, based on employee survey results and an audit of workplace excellence and people management practices.
Working here is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word convivialité, it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. We are in the business of creating moments that matter, starting with how we work! Let your ambition lead you toward outstanding opportunities with progressive rewards. For insight on our heritage please click: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaXS-oxdU5U&feature=player_embedded
Are you ready to leave your mark on an iconic Canadian whisky portfolio? At Corby Spirit & Wine, we’re looking for a strategic, passionate, and forward-thinking Brand Manager to join our Big Whiskies team. This is your opportunity to lead and grow JP Wiser’s and Lot 40, two of the most celebrated whisky brands in Canada. As our #1 portfolio, this role offers the chance to build a legacy and gain unrivaled experience in the spirits industry.
Reporting to the Senior Brand Manager, you’ll craft innovative strategies, fuel growth, and inspire collaboration across teams. If you’re curious, bold, and ready to lead, we’d love to hear from you!
What You’ll Do
- Shape Strategy: Lead the development of an annual strategic plan to drive growth and profitability, while creating energy and focus across the organization.
- Bring the Brand to Life: Translate our vision and repositioning into integrated marketing plans, working alongside creative agencies and media teams.
- Turn Insights into Action: Analyze market, industry, and performance data to craft actionable strategies and monthly business reports.
- Foster Collaboration: Build relationships across functions and regions, inspiring trust and alignment throughout the organization.
- Lead Innovation: Oversee new product launches, working with design and production teams to bring bold ideas to market.
- Know Your Consumer: Dive deep into consumer behavior, uncovering insights and trends to seize new opportunities.
- Build Impactful Campaigns: Develop and implement communication campaigns that resonate across diverse touchpoints.
What You’ll Bring
- A degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in marketing, with direct experience working with agency partners.
- A passion for creative strategy and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to inspire and influence teams.
- An entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in the Canadian alcohol category or consumer insights is a plus.
- Background in managing large partnerships (e.g., sports partnerships) is preferred but not required.
Why Join Corby Spirit & Wine?
- Be part of a global leader in the wine and spirits industry, known for excellence and innovation.
- Work on a portfolio of iconic brands that define Canadian whisky.
- Enjoy a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your ideas and contributions.
- Gain access to professional development opportunities that fuel your career growth.
This is more than a job—it’s a chance to make your mark, elevate iconic brands, and shape the future of the spirits industry.
Raise your glass to an incredible opportunity. Apply today!
We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, including Indigenous, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, creed, family status, national origin, age, and gender.
Pernod Ricard and its Canadian Affiliates Corby Spirit and Wine Limited, and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process or wish to view our accommodation policies, please contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected]. For Ontario Applicants, our practices are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
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2025-03-01
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What We Do
Pernod Ricard is a convivial, responsible and successful global wine and spirits group and the #1 premium spirits organisation in the world. The Group represents 240 premium brands available in more than 160 countries. We are 18,500 exceptionally talented people worldwide with our own salesforce in 73 countries.
Our portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the market with every major category of wine and spirits, providing Pernod Ricard with a unique competitive advantage. To keep growing our business, transforming our industry and making a positive impact on the world, we believe in the power of human connection. Creating ‘convivialité’ is our business and our raison d’être.
As ‘créateurs de convivialité’, our purpose is to turn every social interaction into a genuine, friendly and responsible experience of sharing. We believe there can be no convivialité with excess and strive to be sustainable and responsible at every step, from grain to glass.
