Territory Manager - Grocery and Convenience Stores, SW Ontario (Tri-Cities; Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge)

• Achieve annual company goals and objectives set for the retail channels within South Western Ontario; Kitchener, Waterloo, London and Brantford
• Support Head Office sell in relationships with regional grocers and C-store chains throughout the territory
• 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; building 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 behaviour 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

• Retail experience is an asset, along with the ability to manage your own time, and increase sales
• Detailed 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

• 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 
• Friendly, collaborative environment 
• 3 weeks vacation to start with 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
• Subsidized Gym Membership 
• Epic Parties

This is a management position
This is a full time position