
District Manager, Edmonton
- Alberta
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Drive Sales Growth: Promote and increase sales within your territory by executing national and regional marketing strategies while adhering to company policies, resources, and budgets.
- Expand Distribution: Increase the overall distribution of our core and agency brands in retail stores, private stores, and support licensees.
- Set and Achieve Objectives: Develop sales objectives and oversee activities at all retail outlets to ensure success.
- Launch New Products: Manage the introduction of new products to the market.
- Execute Promotions: Implement merchandising and promotional programs in line with national and regional strategies.
- Track and Report: Maintain call account tracking, administrative reports, and manage shelving and display programs.
- Manage Budgets: Oversee the advertising and promotion budget within fiscal allocations as outlined by the regional office.
- Collaborate Effectively: Work cooperatively and effectively within a team environment, contributing to overall team objectives and dynamics.
- Adapt and Grow: Perform other duties as required, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to learn.
- Market and Environment: Develop and maintain a deep knowledge of the business landscape, including key players, distribution channels, and category trends to maximize business opportunities.
- Portfolio Brands & Products: Understand and position our brands within the competitive landscape to offer adequate solutions to stakeholders.
- Commercial Planning & Strategy: Define and implement a commercial plan aligned with our strategy, considering both short and long-term market characteristics.
- Drive for Sales Results: Assess, recommend, implement, and evaluate commercial activities to optimize performance and ensure excellence in execution.
- Negotiation Skills: Manage customer needs and requests through effective negotiation techniques to achieve our objectives.
- Influencing & Networking: Establish and develop mutually beneficial business relationships with key stakeholders through cooperation and strong interpersonal skills.
- Contracts, Prices & Trade Terms: Design, manage, and optimize contracts, prices, and trade terms to drive profitability and sustainable growth.
- Consumer/Shopper Insights: Capture and leverage consumer insights to develop actions that appeal to consumer needs.
- Analytical Thinking: Analyze information to make effective recommendations and develop operational actions.
- Organization & Planning: Prioritize tasks and manage time and resources efficiently in a changing environment.
- Financial Acumen & Sales: Integrate revenue and profitability aspects within sales activities to generate the greatest ROI within budget guidelines.
- Minimum of 2 years of related outside sales experience.
- 3+ years of related experience in the wine and spirits industry is an asset.
- University degree or relevant work experience.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Self-motivated and self-directed.
- Strong time management and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Team player.
- Travel required within the territory and provincial sales meetings.
- Valid driver’s license in good standing.