Retail Sales Representative - Ottawa Area

Reports to:
Regional Sales Manager

Overall Responsibilities:

We are now looking for a dynamic, customer service focused, sales professional to join our Ottawa team. You will be selling Steam Whistle pilsner to Retail Stores within Eastern Ontario, looking to build strong in-store relationships through regular visits.

Accountabilities:

Achieve annual company goals and objectives set for the retail channels within Eastern Ontario territory

Execute sales and marketing initiatives and programs, enhancing brand awareness and in-store relationships

Represent Steam Whistle at various events. Organize, solidify and attend new store openings, and ensure product listings and merchandising in place

Seek new opportunities to customize and increase brand exposure

Build seasonal and promotional displays at retail and licensee

Visit retail stores within the given territory on a monthly basis. Identifying new distribution opportunities; building a partnership that maximizes profitable share and volume through distribution, visibility and service

Assist the distribution department as required to maintain sales and relationships and to support corporate initiatives and programs

To use every opportunity to build relationships with drinkers and key influencers that result in brand loyalty

To actively promote the ‘Good Beer Folks’ experience and corporate presence in the community

To execute corporate and marketing initiatives and leverage them into consumer loyalty and beer sales

To effectively manage the given territory, ensuring all administration records and information is current and up to date

Ensure that behaviour and dress reflect the appropriate Steam Whistle ‘Good Beer Folks’ image. The dress code may vary depending on the client that you will visit; whether business suit or smart casual business wear

To fully understand and comply with the legal and regulatory regulations of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission, appropriate to Ontario

To ensure that timely and accurate expense reports are submitted when due

Implement Steam Whistle’s environmental policies by participating in waste diversion (recycling and composting) programs and being aware of water conservation and energy-saving measures such as turning off taps, lights, engines or other equipment

Experience and qualifications:

Previous sales experience within the beverage alcohol or food industry is preferably, along with excellent knowledge of Ottawa and surrounding area

Bi-lingual English/French is preferable

Demonstrated ability in negotiation, time management and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Outgoing and personable with the ability to create strong relationships, and quickly build rapport

Resourceful with an entrepreneurial spirit

Valid Driver\\\'s licence

To apply, please email resumes to lorna@steamwhistle.ca . The closing date for applications is January 21st, 2013

Interested in this Position?

For more information on this position or to apply, please send in your resume and contact information to the person below before the closing date.

Posting Date: 2013-01-03
Closing Date: 2013-01-21

Contact:
Lorna Willner,
Human Resources Manager
lorna at steamwhistle dot ca
416-362-2337

We look forward to hearing from you, but please note due to the vast number of resume's we recieve, we are only able to contact qualified individuals.

Cheers!