District Sales Manager Northeastern Ontario

Moosehead Breweries Limited; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned brewery in Ontario is seeking a District Sales Manager to lead a team of Territory Managers and drive sales growth. The role requires 3 years of experience in beverage or consumer packaged goods, alongside proven team leadership and negotiation skills. The ideal candidate will achieve sales targets while managing staff development and fostering a collaborative team environment. Benefits include a comprehensive package and programs like a Leadership Accelerator and Beer Voucher Program.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision benefits

Leadership Accelerator Program

Annual Wellness Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Beer Voucher Program

Mobile Allowance

Qualifications

• 3 years leading teams in Beverage, Alcohol, or CPG.
• Proven ability to build talent and drive team performance.
• Self-motivated and dynamic.

Responsibilities

• Achieve annual volume and profit targets.
• Lead, coach, and manage the sales team.
• Drive business development with key partners.

Skills

Team leadership

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Results-driven

Education

Post-secondary education in a relevant field

Job description

Moosehead Breweries Limited is Canada’s last major brewer still proudly owned by Canadians. Headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick, we’ve remained family-owned by the Oland family since our founding in 1867.

We are currently recruiting for a District Sales Manager (DSM) – Northeastern Ontario to lead a team of Territory Managers across all trade channels to achieve volume and margin goals. The DSM will coach, develop, and align the team to drive sales growth of Moosehead and partner brands in retail, on‑premise, and special event channels.

What you’ll do

• Achieve annual volume and profit targets
• Lead, coach, and manage the Toronto District Sales team to drive performance
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, and development of sales staff
• Conduct performance reviews for the sales team
• Drive business development with LCBO, grocery, and on‑premise partners
• Dedicate time to in‑market coaching and training
• Collaborate with the Director of Sales, Key Account Manager, and the team on customer strategies
• Implement new sales techniques to grow profit
• Manage cost budgets within plan
• Lead all sales team calls and meetings
• Foster entrepreneurial thinking and creative problem solving
• Develop processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Provide market insights to support brand and sales strategy

What you’ll need

• 3 years leading teams in Beverage, Alcohol, or CPG
• Proven ability to build talent and drive team performance
• Results‑driven with a track record of meeting goals
• Self‑motivated and dynamic
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and communication skills
• Strategic thinker with solid analytical and decision‑making abilities
• Post‑secondary education in a relevant field
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours (some evenings/weekends)

A little bit about us

Moosehead Breweries is the last major brewery in Canada still owned by Canadians. Headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick, the company has been led by the Oland family since 1867. We face challenges head‑on with a doer mindset, believing obstacles are opportunities to show the world what we’re capable of and to reawaken and reward the courage to go after what's difficult.

What we offer

• Benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and an Employee Assistance Program
• Leadership Accelerator Program
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement program
• Maternity/Paternity Leave program
• Beer Voucher Program
• Mobile Allowance

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and resume by end of day on Dec 8th 2025.

As a national family‑owned business we are striving to build an equitable, diverse, and inclusive team that best represents the wholesome values of Canada. If you require an accommodation through the recruitment process please advise within your resume or cover letter.

Moosehead Breweries greatly appreciates the interest of all applicants; however, only selected candidates will be contacted.

Employment type: Full‑time

Vacancy: 1