ADMN O 24R – Retail Marketing Manager, Cannabis Operations – AMENDED TITLE

Job title: ADMN O 24R – Retail Marketing Manager, Cannabis Operations – AMENDED TITLE

Job description: Retail Marketing Manager, Cannabis Operations
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At the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) our vision of ‘Service. Relationships. Results.’ is all about providing a valued service, building strong relationships with our stakeholders, and achieving greater results for the province. The LDB is one of two branches of government responsible for the cannabis and liquor industry of B.C. We operate the wholesale distribution of non-medical cannabis and beverage alcohol within the province, as well as the household retail brands of BC Cannabis Stores and BC Liquor Stores.

We employ nearly 5,000 people in over 200 communities and have hundreds of career opportunities spanning our entire wholesale, retail and corporate operations – from supply chain logistics, to high-tech solutions, and everything in between. The LDB has been named one of BC’s Top Employers 12 times over for offering exceptional places to work, flexible work hours and earned days off, extended health and dental benefits, maternity and parental leave top-up payments, a pension program, in-house professional and leadership development, and subsidies for professional accreditation.

The LDB has been assigned to distribute, wholesale and sell non-medicinal cannabis inclusive of a government owned online channel with a mandate to support government’s key priorities of protecting children and youth, ensuring health and safety standards, and keeping the criminal element out of the supply chain. Following legalization, the BCLDB began distribution and wholesale of cannabis, and operating BC Cannabis Stores in a growing number of locations across the province. Since 2018 the BC Cannabis Stores chain has grown to over 30 locations with more growth planned all across the province. Cannabis operations within the BCLDB includes the Distribution, Merchandising, Retail Operations, Supply Chain, and Marketing, E-commerce and Customer Care departments.

Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager, Cannabis Operations, the Retail Marketing Manager is responsible for managing, administering, and coordinating programs related to visual presentation for cannabis product. This position is responsible for developing and communicating innovative, tactical programs for store merchandising, visual presentation, in-store signage/environment, and giving input on new store concepts, layout and design.

The Retail Marketing Manager is expected to manage, administer, and coordinate several programs related to visual presentation and event management for cannabis products. This position establishes and maintains links with internal stakeholders to plan/coordinate and implement projects and new store openings, Store Managers and Regional Managers to ensure consistency and compliance to the Visual Presentation Plan, designers and manufacturers to consult in the development of fixtures and signing solutions in stores, and external consultants to develop and implement large format graphics, frosting, and window displays, as necessary.

A criminal record check is required.

This position requires a valid BC Driver’s License and the ability to travel overnight within the Province of British Columbia.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• A degree or diploma in Marketing (or related field) with a minimum of 3 years of recent, related experience* managing in-store marketing programs and visual product displays with a large retailer.

*Recent, related work experience must include:

• Experience in developing visual presentation standards and guides.

Preferred qualification include:

• Experience managing visual aspects for renovations.
• Experience managing visual aspects for new store openings.
• Experience in regulated industry such as alcohol or cannabis.

An equivalent combination of experience, education, and training may be accepted. 6 years of recent, related experience (as listed above) may be considered equivalent to the educational component of the requirements.

How to Apply & Application Requirements:

In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the Position Requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description.

A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Bryan Taylor, HR Advisor, Talent & Compensationat 604-252-6386.

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Category

Administrative Services, Leadership and Management

Additional Information

80954 Job Profile AO 24 Retail Marketing Manager

Company: BC Liquor Distribution Branch

Expected salary: $66557 – 75884 per year

Location: Burnaby, BC

Job date: Mon, 04 Oct 2021 03:25:06 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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