Field Marketing Manager - Non-Alc

Molson Coors•Chicago, IL

About The Position

At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo. With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry. That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward. We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together. We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes. Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies. Crafted Highlights: Field Marketing Manager-Non Alc. reports the Director of Non Alc. Marketing Activation and leads the national and local marketing Experiential marketing direction by partnering with internal regional field marketers and external partners to implement Non-Alc brand, channel, customer and consumer strategies into go-to-market plans to achieve volume, profit and share goals across MCBC Non-Alc portfolio. What You’ll Be Brewing: Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Management Drive Innovation: Provide creative leadership and thought leadership to identify new business opportunities and expand current brand growth. Equip the Field: Develop high-value plans and tools that empower Management Units (MUs) to execute business objectives while ensuring strict adherence to Non-Alc marketing guidelines. Build Partnerships: Cultivate constructive, high-impact relationships across internal teams, agency partners, retailers, and vendors to streamline collaboration. Regional Brand Strategy & Execution Deliver Ambitions: Manage short- and long-term growth opportunities at the MU level to achieve Molson Coors' strategic Non-Alc objectives. Enable Field Teams: Partner with local field marketers to translate brand and channel strategies into actionable plans for sales teams and distributors. Ensure Compliance: Audit field communications and distributor-led POS to guarantee full alignment with brand strategy and Non-alc marketing standards. Program Development & Experiential Activation National Impact: Play a key role in developing national brand programs, including large-scale sampling initiatives, event series, activation buildouts and more. Localized Programming: Collaborate with field marketers to support strategic support MU-specific programs that align with brand positioning and local consumer/channel strategies. Sponsorship & Event Leadership: Lead the recruitment, negotiation, and activation of sponsorships and alliances. Provide on-site leadership for tentpole events, trade shows, and experiential activations (travel required). Financial Stewardship & Resource Allocation Budget Management: Direct the planning, execution, and reconciliation of the Experiential budget in partnership with Finance and leadership. Co-op Optimization: Collaborate with MU sales teams to secure and drive co-op investment from distributors to maximize resource impact. Strategic Allocation: Ensure all resources and investments are deployed effectively to drive the highest ROI for the Non-Alc portfolio.

Requirements

5+ years sales/marketing experience within a blue chip consumer goods company is required.
Sound business understanding including: Non-alc brands, retail/channel, consumer strategies and DSD, DTR, DTC routes to market
Management of broad range of marketing tools including strategic development, and planning, budgeting, business analysis, advertising, promotions, merchandising and research and analysis
Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
Clear and concise verbal and written communication e.g. strong presentation skills
Able to persuade and negotiate effectively
Ability to recognize critical problems and opportunities and understand when to shift from analysis to action
Ability to lead by example and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders within assigned territory to advance the Non Alc. agenda

Responsibilities

Drive Innovation: Provide creative leadership and thought leadership to identify new business opportunities and expand current brand growth.
Equip the Field: Develop high-value plans and tools that empower Management Units (MUs) to execute business objectives while ensuring strict adherence to Non-Alc marketing guidelines.
Build Partnerships: Cultivate constructive, high-impact relationships across internal teams, agency partners, retailers, and vendors to streamline collaboration.
Deliver Ambitions: Manage short- and long-term growth opportunities at the MU level to achieve Molson Coors' strategic Non-Alc objectives.
Enable Field Teams: Partner with local field marketers to translate brand and channel strategies into actionable plans for sales teams and distributors.
Ensure Compliance: Audit field communications and distributor-led POS to guarantee full alignment with brand strategy and Non-alc marketing standards.
National Impact: Play a key role in developing national brand programs, including large-scale sampling initiatives, event series, activation buildouts and more.
Localized Programming: Collaborate with field marketers to support strategic support MU-specific programs that align with brand positioning and local consumer/channel strategies.
Sponsorship & Event Leadership: Lead the recruitment, negotiation, and activation of sponsorships and alliances. Provide on-site leadership for tentpole events, trade shows, and experiential activations (travel required).
Budget Management: Direct the planning, execution, and reconciliation of the Experiential budget in partnership with Finance and leadership.
Co-op Optimization: Collaborate with MU sales teams to secure and drive co-op investment from distributors to maximize resource impact.
Strategic Allocation: Ensure all resources and investments are deployed effectively to drive the highest ROI for the Non-Alc portfolio.

Benefits

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 Business 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, retirement plan options with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
Access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!
Benefits include 15 days vacation, 10 paid holidays, 4 personal floating holidays and 64 hours of sick time.

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