Sales Account Manager
APPLICATIONS CLOSING 11/09/24
Wild Life Distillery
Sales Account Manager - Bow Valley
Full-time
Wild Life Distillery is located in Canmore, Alberta and our team is growing! If you wish to join us in connecting the world to craft spirits through authenticity, creativity and good stories, then keep reading to learn more. We are on the search for our next Sales Account Manager who will sell the Wild Life Distillery (WLD) portfolio to established retail and on-premise customers within a defined territory. The successful candidate will contribute to building the WLD brand through sales, brand promotions, activations and living the WLD lifestyle.
What we believe…
Wild Life Distillery (WLD) connects craft to community. By building a team focused on authenticity, consistency and commitment to betterment, we seek to inspire people to drink WLD, share WLD, and be WLD. The WLD lifestyle is driven by adventure, awe-inspiring wilderness, quality craftsmanship and our unique community. It is about finding freedom in our day-to-day lives, spending time with friends and living each day to the fullest.
What you will do …
- Manage a territory of retail and on-premise customers, including key account & independent locations, to achieve sales targets.
- Create and maintain meaningful connections within the community and create unique experiences for consumers to discover, adopt and live the Wild Life.
- Devote such time, energy, and skill on a regular and consistent basis to promote and sell Wild Life Distillery products within an assigned territory.
- Conduct education and tasting sessions with customers and consumers to drive volume and distribution of WLD portfolio.
- Attend and represent consumer and trade events to promote Wild Life products and promote the WLD brand.
- Secure and execute product education and tastings and retail liquor stores and private events to support sell through of product.
- Share monthly summary reports and plans with Leadership to ensure success in achieving sales targets and objectives.
- Be responsible for all invoicing within their territory.
- Be responsible for ensuring delivery of products in a timely and efficient manner within their territory as needed, and coordinate scheduled deliveries with WLD Delivery Driver.
- Maintain accurate and complete notes and activities in CRM system to ensure growth opportunities are captured and actioned.
- Effectively manage monthly budgets with a balance of spend and ROI.
- Understand that as a small and expanding business the responsibilities of this role may change and evolve based on changing or new business activities.
- Member of the WLD Sales team and reports to Sales Manager.
What you will bring to the Wild Life team …
- 1-2 years of sales experience, ideally in beverage alcohol or CPG
- Positivity and a willingness to learn
- Problem solving approach to challenges
- Time management expertise
- Highly organized with excellent communication skills and a thoughtful approach to sales
- Post-secondary education, or industry experience are valued
- Maintain positive communication with all members of the Wild Life team
- Work efficiently alongside other team members and excel when working alone
- Creative, collaborative and passionate about WLD culture; authentic, friendly, adventurous
- Knowledge of liquor regulations in Alberta, current market trends and an awareness of the craft spirit landscape
The fine print…
- Obtain and maintain a valid AGLC ProServe certification
- Class 5 Drivers License and eligibility to to be insured required for use of company vehicles
- Able to work evenings and weekends to execute tastings and events as needed
- Read and sign all policies and procedure documentation
- 40 hrs/week minimum of work is expected to fulfill the duties of the job
- Work safely at all times
Why you will want to join the Wild Life team…
- Salary and bonus pay plan
- Paid vacation days
- Trade spend accounts to support your ability to meet and exceed sales targets
- Participation in the company benefits plan including health and dental benefits
- Cell phone allowance
- Vehicle allowance
- Fun and encouraging team to support your success
- Cool swag to share your love of our brand
- Opportunity to grow with an entrepreneurial company
- Live the WLD lifestyle with staff events and get togethers
At Wild Life Distillery (WLD), we have made this approach to lifestyle and the craft distilling industry our personal commitment. By constant pursuit of personal betterment, we are on a path of continuous learning and growth in our industry. Extreme attention to detail is a result of this mentality, and we demonstrate this through all of our processes at the distillery.
We are passionate about what we do, and look forward to sharing this passion with you.
If you want to learn more about joining the Wild Life team, please send your resume and cover letter letting us know a bit more about yourself to matt@wildlifedistillery.ca
Wild Life Distillery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome your application. At Wild Life Distillery, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that values equity, diversity, and inclusion. We believe that every individual has unique talents and perspectives, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued. Our commitment to equity means that we recognize and acknowledge the systemic barriers that exist for certain groups within our society. We actively work to reduce these barriers and promote equal access to opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, or ability.
Inclusion is a core value at our distillery. We encourage open communication and feedback from our team members to ensure that we are always making progress in our efforts to create a more equitable and inclusive workplace.
Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.
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