Territory Manager - Grocery and Convenience, GTA

Steam Whistle Brewing; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Steam Whistle Brewing seeks a Territory Manager for Grocery and Convenience Stores in the GTA. You'll drive sales, foster relationships with retailers, and implement marketing strategies to boost brand visibility. This role offers a competitive salary, career development, and various perks including product allowances.

Benefits

Paid training and development

12-pack of beer each week

Competitive pay

3 weeks vacation to start

6 paid wellness days

Health and Dental Benefits Program

Employee Assistance Program

Access to Branded Vehicle

Cell Phone

Epic Parties

Qualifications

• Retail experience is an asset.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Outgoing and personable.

Responsibilities

• Achieve annual company goals within GTA.
• Support relationships with regional grocers and C-store chains.
• Execute sales and marketing initiatives to enhance brand awareness.

Skills

Time management

Relationship building

Detail-oriented

Organization

Job description

Territory Manager - Grocery and Convenience Stores, GTA (Toronto)

Responsibilities :

• Achieve annual company goals and objectives set for the retail channels within GTA.
• Support Head Office sell-in relationships with regional grocers and C-store chains throughout the GTA.
• Execute sales and marketing initiatives, enhancing brand awareness and in-store relationships.
• Seek new opportunities to customize and increase brand exposure with price, promotion, and display.
• Build seasonal and promotional displays at retail based on promotional calendar and HQ sell-in commitments.
• Visit various retail stores within the given territory based on prescribed frequency guidelines; identify new distribution opportunities; build a partnership that maximizes profitable share and volume through distribution, visibility, and service.
• Build, maintain, and provide as requested, call route plans, field notes, pictures, and competitive intel.
• Manage budget as provided.
• Review and analyze key sales data and comprehend sales representative reports to action regional opportunities.
• Proactively use and maintain retail sales tools to inform and influence goals in-store.
• Use every opportunity to build relationships with drinkers and key influencers that result in brand loyalty and repeat purchase.
• Actively promote the ‘Good Beer Folks’ experience and corporate presence in the community.
• Execute corporate and marketing initiatives and leverage them into consumer loyalty and beer sales.
• Effectively manage the given territory, ensuring all administration records and information is current and up to date.
• Attend and participate in various company sales and marketing meetings.
• Maintain a full understanding of the products, history, and brand activity.
• Ensure that behavior and dress reflect the appropriate Steam Whistle ‘Good Beer Folks’ image.
• Understand and comply with the legal and regulatory regulations of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission, Ontario.
• Ensure that timely and accurate expense reports are submitted.

Skills and Experience :

• Retail experience is an asset, along with the ability to manage your own time and increase sales.
• Detail-oriented and fresh thinking.
• Ability to generate account-based merchandising solutions.
• Take initiatives in pursuing daily objectives.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Outgoing and personable with the ability to create strong relationships and quickly build rapport.
• Produce monthly reporting and trade highlights.
• Resourceful with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Valid Driver’s G Licence.

We Offer :

• The opportunity to work for one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
• Paid training and development, related to area of work.
• 12-pack of beer each week.
• Competitive pay.
• 3 weeks vacation to start with an additional day per year to 20 days.
• 6 paid wellness days.
• Health and Dental Benefits Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to Branded Vehicle.
• Cell Phone.
• Epic Parties.

Diversity and Equality :

Steam Whistle Brewing is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We will accommodate individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please advise us of any requirements and we will do our best to meet your needs. [emailprotected]