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Reporting to the Director of Marketing, the Marketing Co-op Student will contribute to Vivreau’s accelerated growth. The role provides an opportunity to showcase graphic design, WordPress, and social media skills as we strive to set new records across our three North American business units. Specific responsibilities include:

1. Build stunning sales presentations.
2. Create wow-worthy campaign landing pages using WordPress, complete routine updates, and develop new product pages on vivreauwater.com.
3. Develop sales and marketing collateral for use at tradeshows, client hosting, and other events.
4. Join our content creation and social media team in ideating, planning and actualizing our calendar.
5. Rebrand marketing materials and product images provided by parent company, BRITA SE.
6. Support product packaging initiatives with big box retailers.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Required skills:

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficient in WordPress content management
• Proficiency in custom coding for WordPress is a plus

Location: USA/Canada, Remote/Hybrid

Who we are:
 At Vivreau North America, and our sister company Mavea, we have a clear vision and mission to deliver high quality water in a sustainable, environmentally responsible, and health-promoting way. With over 15 years in North America and backed by our parent company Brita SE in Germany, we are poised to expand on our business across the continent.

Vivreau embraces this simple idea: local water can be transformed to be even better than the heavily marketed bottled stuff, and at a tiny fraction of the footprint. Vivreau dispensers provide delicious, micro-filtered still, sparkling, and hot water without the need for plastic bottles or cans, making us a key partner to the Fortune 500, premium hospitality providers and healthcare. Vivreau’s Professional Filters are prevalent in coffee shops and cafes North America-wide, ensuring perfectly balanced ingredient water for coffee, espresso, tea, and combi-steam ovens. Together with our sister company Mavea, which is geared to the consumer market, we have kept billions of plastic bottles out of the landfall.

We are making a difference in the world and are looking for value focused people to join us!

Currently, we’re looking for two (2) Inside Sales Executives to join our sales team.

The Role:

Reporting to the Sales Enablement Manager, the Inside Sales Executive position puts you in the centre of the action in a fast-paced, highly motivated sales team for a respected and established, category-defining sustainable water systems company.

Part salesperson, part researcher, part magician, the Inside Salesperson will be responsible for diving deeply into the corporate landscape of the USA and Canada to both discover viable candidates for Vivreau water programs and then transform them into long-term clients.

Our current client list is already a who’s-who of progressive innovators in their industries, but we know we are just scratching the surface. You will help us translate thoroughly researched and pre-qualified leads into closed contracts. Your focus will be organizations for which environmental sustainability, health and wellness, and impactful branding are core priorities.

You will collaborate with a small team of Lead Generators situated within Vancouver’s vibrant community at our North American HQ. From this epicentre of sustainable change, you will work the phones and digital channels to help businesses achieve their sustainable hydration objectives. You are not peddling products here; you are providing sought-after solutions.

You are great at:

As an ideal candidate, you will possess strong skills in listening, making informed recommendations, and gregariously seeing through leads from seed to blossom. Skills in research and data compilation, reporting, and staying on task are vital. You will be expected to demonstrate the steps you take to see an opportunity through to fruition and share your results systematically and transparently.

What we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will bring with them a successful track record of lead conversion and sales wins in a B2B environment, along with at least two (2) years of working experience in a sales role from which a professional reference may be generated.

As Vivreau’s newest Inside Sales Executive, you have an analytical mind that lets you see the forest for the trees, and will:

• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly targets for lead conversion
• Generate well-defined, clear, and measurable client outreach plans of attack and keep records of all your efforts
• Alongside the Lead Generation team, diligently research viable client prospects from a set of pre-qualifying criteria
• Employ a suite of tools to help identify key contacts and pertinent insights about all leads (tools may include, but are not limited to, MS Dynamics 365, Linked In/Sales Navigator, Hunter, etc.)
• Analyze incoming leads and add information as required to ensure follow-up is as informed as possible
• Be creative and relentless in identifying the correct contact within each corporate lead
• Stay on task with an ambitious but achievable daily, weekly, and monthly target outreach schedule

Required Skills:

• Sales experience, especially phone sales
• Organization and time management
• Ability to work with substantial amounts of data to create useful sales reports & presentations
• Online research experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Confident, engaging phone manner
• CRM experience preferred

What you can expect from us:

• This position offers a competitive base salary and target-driven bonuses that will keep you very motivated.
• The opportunity to work with a progressive, fun company that ensures a safe and productive environment.
• Competitive Health Benefits package and paid sick time and vacation time
• Company matching retirement saving plan
• Growth culture with many opportunities to develop both personally and professionally

We look for people with a clear drive for delivering service excellence with integrity, from a team-driven and dynamic mindset. If this is the right fit for you, qualified applicants are invited to submit both their cover letter and resume.

At Vivreau North America, and our sister company Mavea, we have a clear vision and mission to deliver high quality water in a sustainable, environmentally responsible, and health-promoting way. With over 15 years in North America and backed by our parent company Brita SE in Germany, we are poised to expand on our business across the continent.

Vivreau embraces this simple idea: local water can be transformed to be even better than the heavily marketed bottled stuff, and at a tiny fraction of the footprint. Vivreau dispensers provide delicious, micro-filtered still, sparkling, and hot water without the need for plastic bottles or cans, making us a key partner to the Fortune 500, premium hospitality providers and healthcare. Vivreau’s Professional Filters are prevalent in coffee shops and cafes North America-wide, ensuring perfectly balanced ingredient water for coffee, espresso, tea, and combi-steam ovens. Together with our sister company Mavea, which is geared to the consumer market, we have kept billions of plastic bottles out of the landfall. We are making a difference in the world and are looking for great people to join us! The Role: As we continue our significant growth path at Vivreau, we have an opportunity for you to bring your expertise to as the VP Service, reporting to the Managing Director. This integral position provides leadership and direction in all areas of Service, including field service operations, fulfillment, and partnerships with our external service providers. As the VP Service you will ensure that we are delivering on our strategic growth objectives, while optimizing the delivery of installations and maintenance of our water filtration systems to our extensive customer base. Based in our Vancouver head office, this role is responsible for developing the Service strategy, as well as leading and overseeing our Service team and external partners throughout our Canadian and US operations.

Your key responsibilities are:

• Partner with stakeholders to create a strategic and comprehensive execution plan that supports Vivreau’s growth goals. Utilize best practices and industry benchmarks to create innovative strategies and programs to lay a foundation in service for that growth.
• Develop and maintain new and existing partnerships with external service providers to ensure we can deliver on our geographic growth path across North America.
• Lead the service and fulfillment teams to enable a step-change in our strategic growth. Mentor and develop the team to enable success, appropriate career development, and succession planning.
• Develop, recommend, and evaluate new and existing processes, procedures, and partnerships to determine the optimal path forward.
• Work closely with our sales team and our customers to maximize installations and meet customer requirements. Be the face of service to our customers.
• Determine appropriate training programs for internal teams and external partners to enable optimal service.
• Liaise with our parent company, Brita SE, to enable consist service metrics, exchange best practices and learnings.
• Be an ambassador for Vivreau/Mavea by fostering a positive team and company culture, ensuring treatment of others is respectful and aligned with company values. At the heart of our business is great service – be the bridge between departments, understand their needs while driving our service department forward.

What you bring:

• A background with at least ten (10) years of progressive experience in field service operations, including experience as a strategic business leader.
• Strategic partnership negotiations and operational management experience, with both Canadian and US organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree or related experience in operations management.
• Passionate about what you do, results oriented, growth mindset, proactive and creative, with a “find a way to get things done” attitude.
• Experience building foundations and/or transformations of businesses is an asset.
• Collaborative, creative, flexible, and innovative team player with an ability to work effectively with peers, senior leaders, and key stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills, with an ability to maintain composure with an action-oriented attitude. Communicate well with many different stakeholders, including service technicians, external partners, customers, internal teams and senior leaders. Strong presentation skills an asset.
• Excellent problem-solving, and analytical skills with good judgment to make timely and sound decisions.
• An established professional network to leverage extended knowledge to ensure we are kept abreast of best practices in the field of field service operations and our industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite would be an asset.

What we offer:

At Vivreau/Mavea, we are committed to creating a work environment that is not only productive but also enjoyable. Our team is made up of diverse and talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Competitive Health Benefits package and paid time off to support your well-being and work-life balance.
• A company-matching retirement savings plan to help secure your future.
• A growth culture with many opportunities for professional and personal development to help you achieve your career goals.
• A fun, progressive work environment that prioritizes safety and productivity.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusivity, where unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are celebrated as the key to our collective success.

Join our team and be part of a company that values your contribution and invests in your growth. Apply now to take the first step in your new career journey!

At Mavea, and our sister company Vivreau, our vision is to change the way people drink water sustainably. As North America’s No. 1 private label supplier of household water filtration, Mavea inspires consumers every day to enjoy hydration in a smart and affordable manner.

In contrast, Vivreau’s commercial grade water dispensers provide delicious, micro-filtered still, sparkling, and hot water, making us a key partner to many Fortune 500 companies. And Vivreau’s professional filters are prevalent in coffee shops across North America, offering perfectly balanced ingredient water for coffee, tea, and combi-steam ovens. Together, we positively contribute to our planet, diverting millions of single use plastic water bottles from landfills every year! And backed by our parent company, Brita SE in Germany, we are poised to build on this momentum. To further raise our impact, Mavea is looking for a strong business leader to join our Private Label Consumer team.

The Role
This new role of Business Development Manager will report into the Vice President of Sales. In this position, you will be responsible for one of our primary and several mid-sized accounts. By challenging the status quo and improving our way of working, you will deliver sustained, profitable, step-change growth. With P&L responsibility over those programs, you will partner cross-functionally to achieve your objectives. In addition, you will lead new account acquisitions. This entails developing a holistic expansion strategy and owning its end-to-end implementation. This includes researching local markets, identifying new retail partner opportunities, winning their business, and launching our products. This is a remote, U.S.-based position. Our North American headquarters operates on U.S. West Coast business hours, which will require occasional flexibility on your end if you reside in a different time zone.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and deliver sustained, profitable, step-change growth across key and mid-sized retailer accounts.
• Leverage consumer insights and sales data to identify new growth opportunities.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to create tailored solutions and achieve timely adoption.
• Cultivate industry contacts with the objective of developing long-term relationships.
• Develop a business expansion plan that increases our portfolio of retail accounts in U.S. and Canada. Expansion to Latin America is within future scope.
• Identify new business opportunities through market research and lead generation.
• Effectively partner with internal stakeholders to design account-specific proposals and win business.
• Oversee commercialization and launch of products by coordinating cross-functionally with product management, compliance, production, marketing, finance, and operations.
• Expected travel less than 10%.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in business development or B2B sales, with a focus on major online or brick and mortar consumer retail.
• P&L management experience and proven track record of growing key accounts.
• Experience in establishing new business relationships from the ground up. • The right attitude: highly-motivated, self-starter mentality with can-do attitude. Must be curious, entrepreneurial, and accountable. Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and challenging the status quo. Willing to roll up sleeves. Collaborative, creative, flexible, and team oriented.
• The right skillset: Ability to develop a strategic business vision and drive implementation. Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills with good judgment. Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to influence across different levels of organization. Strong networker. Highly proficient in MS PowerPoint and Excel.

What we offer:

At Mavea, we are committed to creating a work environment that is productive AND fun. Our team is made up of diverse, motivated, and talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• An open and dynamic culture that allows you to take personal responsibility.
• A progressive, international, and fun work environment with many opportunities for professional and personal development to help you achieve your career goals.
• A company-matching retirement savings plan to help secure your future.
• Competitive Health Benefits package and paid time off to support your well-being and work-life balance.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusivity, where unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are celebrated as the key to our collective success.

Join our team and be part of a company that values your contribution and invests in your growth. Apply now to take the first step in your new career journey!

At Vivreau North America, and our sister company Mavea, we have a clear vision and mission to deliver high quality water in a sustainable, environmentally responsible, and health-promoting way. With over 15 years in North America and backed by our parent company Brita SE in Germany, we are poised to expand on our business across the continent.

Vivreau embraces this simple idea: local water can be transformed to be even better than the heavily marketed bottled stuff, and at a tiny fraction of the footprint. Vivreau dispensers provide delicious, micro-filtered still, sparkling, and hot water without the need for plastic bottles or cans, making us a key partner to the Fortune 500, premium hospitality providers and healthcare. Vivreau’s Professional Filters are prevalent in coffee shops and cafes North America-wide, ensuring perfectly balanced ingredient water for coffee, espresso, tea, and combi-steam ovens. Together with our sister company Mavea, which is geared to the consumer market, we have kept billions of plastic bottles out of the landfall.

We are making a difference in the world and are looking for value focused people to join us!

The Role:

As we continue our growth path, we have an integral role at Vivreau/Mavea for an Information Technology (IT) Manager. This critical position provides leadership and direction in all areas of information technology, and ensures we are optimizing the delivery of systems related to our strategic organizational objectives.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations, and based in our Vancouver head office, this role is responsible for leading initiatives and overseeing the practices of our IT outsourcing partner throughout our Canadian and US operations. The ideal candidate will have outstanding customer service, vender management skills, and technical abilities, with a focus on leveraging IT solutions to automate and streamline processes ensuring alignment with business objectives and goals.

Your key responsibilities are:

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Partner with stakeholders at our parent company, Brita and within Vivreau/Mavea to create a strategic and comprehensive execution plan that supports company growth goals.
• Be a trusted business partner by providing advice and guidance that enhances leadership capability and the overall IT employee experience.
• Develop and maintain key relationships at Brita, and all levels of the company to understand and assess the company IT needs.
• Develop, recommend, communicate, and evaluate IT policies, plans and initiatives to ensure they meet operational and employee needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize and customize system features for maximum efficiency.
• Manage and lead the IT outsourcing team, providing guidance and support in their activities.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, promoting continuous improvement and skill development.
• Develop and manage the IT budget, optimizing inventory and resources for maximum efficiency.

Automation and Streamlining

• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline business processes using IT solutions. Work closely with department heads to understand their needs and implement solutions that enhance overall productivity.

Infrastructure Management

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure and systems,
• Ensure the reliability and security of the company’s technical environment.

Project Management

• Oversee the workflow of ongoing and new IT projects to ensure they follow the timelines, utilizing project methodologies.
• Lead the completion of any project or ERP implementation, ensuring seamless integration into our operation processes.
• Provide visibility through effective and regular communication to the status of projects.

Technical Expertise

• Utilize deep knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to assist end-users in optimizing their productivity and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Microsoft Office application issues, ensuring seamless usage and compatibility.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and assess their potential for integration into our business processes.

Cybersecurity

• Develop and implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect company assets and sensitive information.
• Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats and trends.
• Ensure compliance with all employment laws for Canada and the US.

Vendor management

• Liaise with contracted IT groups, including firewall/network support and other specialists.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with external vendors to address technical issues promptly.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in IT leadership roles, with a track record of successful strategic planning and execution.
• Microsoft IT Certifications (preferred) and other relevant IT certifications.
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and emerging IT trends.
• Strong background in business processes.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Office 365, Synergy, Salesforce, SAP, XXX.
• Profound knowledge of Active Directory user and group management.
• Prior experience in desktop support and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with both Canadian/BC and US practices, and regulations.
• Passionate about what you do, results oriented, growth mindset, proactive and creative, with a “find a way to get things done” attitude.
• Collaborative, creative, flexible, and innovative team player with an ability to work effectively. with peers, senior leaders, and key stakeholders.
• Utilize best practices and industry benchmarks to create innovative strategies and programs to increase the employees experience with IT systems.
• Project management experience, working knowledge of project management methodologies, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to maintain composure with an action-oriented attitude.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking abilities, and analytical skills with good judgment to make timely and sound decisions.

What We Offer:

At Vivreau/Mavea, we are committed to creating a work environment that is not only productive but also enjoyable. Our team is made up of diverse and talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Competitive Health Benefits package and paid time off to support your well-being and work-life balance.
• A company-matching retirement savings plan to help secure your future.
• A growth culture with many opportunities for professional and personal development to help you achieve your career goals.
• A fun, progressive work environment that prioritizes safety and productivity.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusivity, where unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are celebrated as the key to our collective success.

Join our team and be part of a company that values your contribution and invests in your growth. Apply now to take the first step in your new career journey!