Lindsay St Jean

Lindsay St Jean

VP Sales, Breakthru Beverage

VP Sales, Breakthru Beverage

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Staying motivated in tough situations is directly linked to how much I care about every associate who I get the privilege of working alongside.
Staying motivated in tough situations is directly linked to how much I care about every associate who I get the privilege of working alongside.
Staying motivated in tough situations is directly linked to how much I care about every associate who I get the privilege of working alongside.

Lindsay St Jean

Lindsay St Jean

Lindsay St Jean is a commercial leader and culture builder who has spent her career driving growth for some of the world’s most iconic beverage and sports brands. As the Vice President of Sales for the Pinnacle Division at Breakthru Beverage Canada, Lindsay led the creation of a new, highly specialized sales division from the ground up, designed specifically to elevate the execution and market share of the Brown-Forman portfolio across the country.

Her career in high-stakes sales began at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), where she was the Group Sales Manager for Toronto FC during their wild, sold-out launch year. From there, she transitioned into the beverage industry, moving strategically through leadership roles at Diageo, Labatt Breweries (AB InBev), and Corby Spirit and Wine (Pernod Ricard). Having navigated four of the largest global beverage organizations in Canada, Lindsay built a reputation for her deep channel expertise, her resilience through complex crises—including US tariff disputes and supply chain shortages—and her ability to build deep, authentic trust with her teams.

Beyond her commercial success, Lindsay is a passionate advocate for women in the industry, actively mentoring the next generation of leaders. She led the first Women's Associate Resource Group at Breakthru Beverage, building a community of over 300 members to foster mentorship and support. In 2024, her commitment to a "people-first" leadership style was recognized internally across 10,000 associates when she was awarded the Ray Herrmann Award for her outstanding leadership values.

DEFINING MOMENTS

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2007

The Toronto FC Launch

Led group sales during Toronto FC’s inaugural year, navigating the chaotic frenzy of David Beckham's arrival and pulling all-nighters to manage unprecedented demand.

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2008

Entering the Beverage Industry

Transitioned from MLSE to join Diageo as a Territory Manager, returning to her hometown and launching her executive ascent in the beverage space. Lesson Learned: Strategic lateral moves into industries you are deeply passionate about will always pay off in the long run.

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2014

A New Voice in On-Premise

Stepped into the Director of On-Premise role at Corby Spirit and Wine, becoming one of the first female leaders to navigate and manage relationships in a highly tenured, male-dominated space. Lesson Learned: Listen intently, observe, and offer your voice when you have something meaningful to say, authenticity is what builds executive confidence.

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2021

Coming Full Circle at Breakthru Beverage

Reunited with her original mentors to become Regional VP for Ontario. Her leadership drove the team to win "Region of the Year" at the Diageo Golden Bar Awards. Lesson Learned: Never shut the door on an opportunity before you try it. Others often see your potential before you do.

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2025

Building the Pinnacle Division

Tasked with building a brand-new sales division from the ground up to support the Brown-Forman partnership, recruiting a team of highly tenured industry experts. Lesson Learned: A high-performing culture is built by hiring for unique individual strengths and leading with extreme care for your people.

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2007

The Toronto FC Launch

Led group sales during Toronto FC’s inaugural year, navigating the chaotic frenzy of David Beckham's arrival and pulling all-nighters to manage unprecedented demand.

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2008

Entering the Beverage Industry

Transitioned from MLSE to join Diageo as a Territory Manager, returning to her hometown and launching her executive ascent in the beverage space. Lesson Learned: Strategic lateral moves into industries you are deeply passionate about will always pay off in the long run.

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2014

A New Voice in On-Premise

Stepped into the Director of On-Premise role at Corby Spirit and Wine, becoming one of the first female leaders to navigate and manage relationships in a highly tenured, male-dominated space. Lesson Learned: Listen intently, observe, and offer your voice when you have something meaningful to say, authenticity is what builds executive confidence.

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2021

Coming Full Circle at Breakthru Beverage

Reunited with her original mentors to become Regional VP for Ontario. Her leadership drove the team to win "Region of the Year" at the Diageo Golden Bar Awards. Lesson Learned: Never shut the door on an opportunity before you try it. Others often see your potential before you do.

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2025

Building the Pinnacle Division

Tasked with building a brand-new sales division from the ground up to support the Brown-Forman partnership, recruiting a team of highly tenured industry experts. Lesson Learned: A high-performing culture is built by hiring for unique individual strengths and leading with extreme care for your people.

Image
2007

The Toronto FC Launch

Led group sales during Toronto FC’s inaugural year, navigating the chaotic frenzy of David Beckham's arrival and pulling all-nighters to manage unprecedented demand.

Image
2008

Entering the Beverage Industry

Transitioned from MLSE to join Diageo as a Territory Manager, returning to her hometown and launching her executive ascent in the beverage space. Lesson Learned: Strategic lateral moves into industries you are deeply passionate about will always pay off in the long run.

Image
2014

A New Voice in On-Premise

Stepped into the Director of On-Premise role at Corby Spirit and Wine, becoming one of the first female leaders to navigate and manage relationships in a highly tenured, male-dominated space. Lesson Learned: Listen intently, observe, and offer your voice when you have something meaningful to say, authenticity is what builds executive confidence.

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2021

Coming Full Circle at Breakthru Beverage

Reunited with her original mentors to become Regional VP for Ontario. Her leadership drove the team to win "Region of the Year" at the Diageo Golden Bar Awards. Lesson Learned: Never shut the door on an opportunity before you try it. Others often see your potential before you do.

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2025

Building the Pinnacle Division

Tasked with building a brand-new sales division from the ground up to support the Brown-Forman partnership, recruiting a team of highly tenured industry experts. Lesson Learned: A high-performing culture is built by hiring for unique individual strengths and leading with extreme care for your people.

Working at

Working at

Breakthru Beverage

Breakthru Beverage

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"The culture immediately felt like a place that you would call home. It was a culture of friendships. It was a culture of creating memories and experiences for all of us."
"The culture immediately felt like a place that you would call home. It was a culture of friendships. It was a culture of creating memories and experiences for all of us."

— Lindsay St Jean

— Lindsay St Jean

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