**Product Specialist, Brand (12 Month Contract) (Hybrid - Toronto)** **Now Brewing – Product Specialist, Brand #tobeapartner** From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. As a specialist on the Product Team, you will provide day-to-day administrative support for the team across Beverage, Food and Lobby, and will help lead key go-to-market and development processes for Canada, as well as support execution of Sustainability initiatives, product launches and our Licensed Store portfolio. **As a Product Specialist, Brand you will:** **Support & Coordination:** o You will lead several processes, including cross-functional product development meetings and product promo submissions, support go-to-market for the Product team through product assortment guide, item setup and several other systems o You will coordinate administrative programs such as system transitions, translations or data validation o You will identify and implement processes to improve workflows, organization and communication o You will also serve as a primary point of contact for key product processes, including promo product inputs, item creation and product data systems **Lead Executions:** o You will lead initiatives for the Product team across Product and Sustainability, working cross-functionally to bring programs to life in-store with executional excellence leveraging your understanding of product systems and process **We’d love to hear from people with:** + Strong project leadership & management skills; organized, high attention to detail, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines + Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders; can work effectively and cross-functionally in a remote environment + Naturally builds trust and respect amongst peer group; has experience working in a matrix environment and is a strong team player + Ability to make recommendations on changes in approach, concepts, and the design of solutions as a member of a team + Proven ability to respond to and prioritize changing demands effectively + Ability to function effectively with ambiguity + Occasional local travel required for offsite meetings/tasting sessions will be required From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our Future Savings plan and Bean Stock. What’s more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit starbucksbenefits.ca for details. If you live in **the greater Toronto area** , we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week. **Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!** _At Starbucks, one of our values is to create a culture of warmth and belonging, where we treat each other with dignity and care in a diverse and welcoming workplace. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving our customers from diverse communities._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or language and any other factor protected by applicable law._ _Self-declaration as a member of an employment equity group will not be used to make employment decisions, nor will it impact any aspect of employment with Starbucks. Through voluntary participation, candidates consent to Starbucks’ collection and use of self-declaration information for the statistical purposes of analyzing and monitoring hiring practices._ _Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at_ _applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com_ _._