Assistant Brand Manager

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada .
contract . August 26, 2026

Description

Assistant Brand Manager - Contract (14 Months, Maternity Leave)

Reports to: Brand Manager

Location: Vancouver, BC

Industry: Food & Beverage

Employment Type: Full-Time

Base Salary: $65,000 to $75,000 CAD per annum

About Ace Beverage Group (ABG)

Ace Beverage Group is the beverage alcohol company of the future. We are focused on millennial and Gen Z consumers, better-for-you products, innovation and connecting with our local community. We are a Canadian beverage alcohol company behind brands including Cottage Springs, Nude Beverages, Cabana Coast, and Shore Shakers. ABG is certified as a “Great Place to Work” in Canada and ranked on Best Workplaces in Canada in 2026. ABG is a subsidiary of Corby Spirit and Wine, an affiliate of Pernod Ricard.

We are looking for an Assistant Brand Manager to cover a maternity leave. As an Assistant Brand Manager, you will play a key role in bringing the Nude Beverages and Slappy’s brand strategies to life, with a particular focus on social media, community management, influencer marketing, partnerships, and brand execution.

Job Responsibilities

Act as a brand guardian for Nude Beverages and Slappy’s, ensuring strong and consistent execution of each brand’s strategy, tone of voice, personality, and visual identity across consumer touchpoints.
Own the day-to-day management of Nude and Slappy’s social media channels, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and other relevant platforms.
Develop and maintain social media content calendars aligned with brand priorities, product launches, seasonal campaigns, events, partnerships, and key cultural moments.
Support the development and execution of paid media initiatives aligned with each brand’s strategic priorities.

Influencer & Partnerships

Develop and coordinate influencer and creator plans aligned with key brand moments, seasonal priorities, product launches, and cultural opportunities.
Source, coordinate, and manage digital partnerships, including influencer, creator, and brand collaborations designed to increase awareness and engagement.
Track influencer and partnership performance, prepare campaign recaps, and make recommendations for future programs.

Brand Marketing & Execution

Support the Brand Manager in the planning and execution of marketing campaigns, product launches, promotional initiatives, and annual brand priorities for Nude Beverages and Slappy’s.
Lead cross-functional marketing projects from ideation through execution, coordinating timelines, stakeholders, budgets, creative assets, and deliverables.
Collaborate closely with Creative, Sales, Trade Marketing, agencies, and external partners to ensure brand initiatives are executed consistently and effectively.
Support consumer activations, events, sponsorships, sampling programs, trade initiatives, and other brand-building opportunities as required.

Job Requirements & Competencies

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
2–4 years of relevant experience in brand marketing, social media, digital marketing, influencer marketing, or consumer marketing.
Experience with influencer/creator marketing, consumer packaged goods, beverage alcohol, food and beverage, or another fast-paced consumer brand environment is considered an asset.
Strong oral and written communication skills, with an ability to adapt communication to distinct brand voices.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate social and campaign performance into actionable recommendations.
High attention to detail and strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to independently manage multiple projects, conversations, stakeholders, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Excel and the broader Microsoft Office / Google Workspace suite.

Perks

Comprehensive Extended Health and Dental Benefits
Employee Health and Wellness Spending Account,
Product allowance
3 weeks vacation
Corporate discounts and giveaways with partners
Company phone and enrolment in the company phone plan, fully paid for by the company, or a phone allowance
An innovative, collaborative team environment

Our Team Culture:

At Ace Beverage Group, our team is filled with people who:

Lead by example: All of our people take ownership in their tasks, act with integrity, and treat everyone with respect.
Fearlessly innovate: No one does innovation quite like us! We are constantly brainstorming ways to improve our product/processes. Everyone is invited to participate in innovation and decision making. All ideas are welcome!
Get stuff done!: Things can move pretty fast at ABG, and we need people who are adaptable, proactive, and can deliver!

Curious about what it’s like to work at Ace Beverage Group? Check out our award-winning culture in a one minute video here!

We thank all applicants interested in this role, but will only reach out to those selected for an interview.

Not checking every box? Please apply anyway. Ace Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to the promotion of an inclusive and diverse workplace environment. This commitment includes the provision of accommodations/accessibility practices for individuals with disabilities during the hiring process and employment. We invite you to inform us should you have any accommodation or accessibility needs.

Compensation

$65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

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