Ontario Premium Beer Sales Leader

Asahi Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Canada seeks a Senior Retail Manager – Ontario to drive long-term portfolio growth in the retail channel, influencing the LCBO and other Ontario retailers. You will lead a premium brand portfolio, forecast revenue, and collaborate with supply chain to ensure stock and timely imports.

Based in Toronto with a hybrid work setup, you will engage with multi-unit customers and steer annual plans. The role requires university degree, 5+ years in Ontario sales with premium brands, and strong

Qualifications

• University graduate preferably in a related field.
• Multi-level sales experience within consumer packaged goods or beverage alcohol.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with Ontario sales with demonstrated ability to influence and interact with sophisticated, multi-unit customers (chains & independents).
• Demonstrated experience selling a premium portfolio of brands in Ontario.
• Other functional experience an asset, notably marketing and/or retail sales.
• In-Field / Customer Facing / Partner Management - 20% of time.
• Based in Toronto (home office and Toronto office).

Responsibilities

• Forecasting & Budget Management.
• Own the annual revenue plan and monthly risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Supply team to ensure adequate stock and import timelines.
• Monitor shipment plans and address challenges promptly.
• Retail Customer Development Support.
• Manage 3 RKA in Ontario Retail and be a market presence.
• Set monthly sales objectives/forecasting and develop strategies.
• Set performance goals for each retail channel.
• Launch and track Key Account programming budgets.
• Champion innovation / new SKUs.
• Forecast, plan and execute new product launches in Ontario.
• Manage in-market timeline and key innovation dates.
• Reporting and analytics.
• Monitor impact of in-market activities by channel and ROI.
• Leverage channel data to identify growth opportunities and meet monthly revenue targets.
• Contribute to monthly reporting cycles.
• Report on KPIs aligned with LCBO.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship management

Negotiation

In-field selling

Premium brands knowledge

Education

University degree

Job description

Asahi Canada seeks a Senior Retail Manager – Ontario to drive long-term portfolio growth in the retail channel, influencing the LCBO and other Ontario retailers. You will lead a premium brand portfolio, forecast revenue, and collaborate with supply chain to ensure stock and timely imports.

Based in Toronto with a hybrid work setup, you will engage with multi-unit customers and steer annual plans. The role requires university degree, 5+ years in Ontario sales with premium brands, and strong