Manager, Strategy & Execution
Bolton, Ontario, Canada, L7E 3A9
Who We Are
Becoming experts on beer doesn't happen overnight - we've been in business since 1927 and today, The Beer Store is the primary distribution and sales channel for beer in Ontario and is owned by 28+ Ontario-based brewers! Through our Retail Stores, Distribution Centres, Draught Services, Customer Experience Centre, and our Corporate Office, we form one large team that is passionate about the beer business. The Beer Store is proud to foster a respectful and inclusive culture that expands and leverages the diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives of our team members to deliver exceptional service for our customers. We continue to be successful by working together, respecting each other, having a positive attitude and by trying new and innovative ideas. Not only are we knowledgeable, passionate, and loyal ambassadors for beer, we’re also health and safety advocates, environmental champions, DEIB enthusiasts and we give proudly back to our communities.
The Role
We are currently searching for a Manager, Strategy & Execution reporting to the Senior Director, Strategy & Execution. This vacancy is a full-time, permanent opportunity. This is a high impact position where you will manage, facilitate and oversee the strategy development process for all corporate and commercial projects. You’ll partner with senior leaders to shape priorities, build actionable plans, and lead cross‑functional teams to strengthen The Beer Store (TBS) and Brewers Distributor Ltd. (BDL) decision-making and drive actionable results.
Location
Our Corporate Office is located in Bolton, ON. We offer a hybrid work model with visits into the office a minimum of three times per week and on an as-needed basis depending on the role and function.
What You'll Be Doing
Driving the Strategy
- Help shape the big-picture direction for TBS and BDL - what we focus on, why it matters, and how we win
- Facilitate cross-functional ideation and problem-solving sessions with TBS and BDL employees of all levels, contributing thought leadership and analytical skills to drive teams towards actionable insights
- Monitor market trends and competitive activity, identifying and sharing leading practices for our business
Project Execution
- Turn strategic ideas into clear, actionable plans that teams can rally behind. Responsible for executing the strategies including determining goals and objectives, to drive business initiatives, ensuring alignment from all stakeholders
- Work independently with senior executives to lead and support both enterprise and business unit led strategic projects, working cross-functionally with internal and external resources to deliver outcomes on time and within budget
- Perform detailed analytics to support project work
Executive
- Conduct stakeholder interviews, working group sessions, external partner sessions and leadership team sessions on core strategy topics throughout the planning process
- Work alongside the Senior Management Team (SMT) to create presentations and reports to enhance decision making and gain stakeholder buy-in (i.e. across multiple levels of the business, including SMT meetings, town halls, Board of Director and Committee meetings, and external public submissions)
- Other related projects and duties as assigned.
Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Education
- Undergraduate degree in a discipline that teaches quantitative analysis and critical thinking (e.g., business, accounting, marketing, computer science, engineering, law, mathematics or related).
- MBA preferred
Experience
- 8+ years of strategy experience gained working in management consulting firm and/or internal strategy group preferred
- Experience building business cases to support strategy execution, evaluating new business opportunities, developing go-to-market strategies, and business model assessments
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams, working extensively with and presenting to senior leadership, and driving high quality output to support decision making
Skills
- A track record of creative problem solving and proactive, future-focused thinking
- Strong communication and presentation skills (and PowerPoint proficiency) with exposure to presenting to senior leadership
- Strong analytical skills and experience manipulating data and building models in Excel and/or other more advanced analytical tools (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI)
- Demonstrated people management skills and leadership qualities
- Comfortable with change/ambiguity and leading in dynamic environments
- Able to understand ‘the big picture’ using strategic agility and balance this with the operational reality. Is future oriented and can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately
- Self-directed, capable of effectively managing tasks in a rapidly evolving environment
What We Offer
Our success as an organization is a result of our commitment to our greatest strength…our people! We believe that any opportunity we can provide to help further your career growth and development is an investment in not only your individual success, but our overall success as a business. We work to recognize you in meaningful ways including a competitive compensation, incentive pay, a flex health benefits program, employee & family assistance program, defined pension plan with company matching, recognition programs, tuition reimbursement program, hybrid work arrangement, generous paid time off and summer hours program, employee special offers, and a casual dress and work environment.
*Benefits and perks are dependent upon role and status and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing a respectful and empowering workplace that values our greatest resource, our people. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging are essential components of our culture that empower us to meet the needs of our employees, customers and communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and any other characteristic. We’re an equal opportunity employer and provide employment accommodation in accordance with provincial legislation. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
We genuinely thank you for your interest in this opportunity with us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
