Job Description

Introduction:

At Please! Beverage Co. you'll discover premium locally crafted small-batch concoctions you won't find anywhere else. And, rotating based on seasonality and playful spontaneity, you'll never drink the same thing twice (unless you really want to). We cordially invite you to enjoy the kinds of cocktails that conjure up sweet memories, shake up old routines, and blend communities, one drink at a time. We are currently seeking a Territory Manager to support our existing clients, open new accounts and help our retail customers achieve outstanding growth and sales targets.

Role Overview:

As a Territory Manager, you'll work as a trusted partner for our clients, with a proven history of achieving sales targets and building strong client relationships is essential while visiting stores across your territory to provide hands-on support (tastings), drive sales growth, and ensure the brand is represented to the highest standards. Your work will directly contribute to the success of both the accounts you support and the brand. We are looking for a dynamic member of our team to represent the Please! Beverage Co. brand at all accounts, both new and existing, throughout the territory, on a consistent basis.

Key Role and Responsibilities:

Responsible for a Territory to include but not limited to Vancouver, Downtown, Richmond and the Tri-Cities (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Moody/New Westminster) (subject to additional locations as brand expands).

You will call on private and government liquor stores, restaurants, pubs, eateries and other establishments that sell liquor, either at a head office level or store level. Implement and execute a yearly business plan for your territory. Increase sales volume and points of distribution. Negotiate in-store placement of products shelf space, fridges and in-store displays and promotions. Identify leads and opportunities through consistent cold calls/sales calls in your territory. Educate new accounts and staff on craft cocktails and Please! Beverage Co. Track, manage and diarize calls, along with organize routing schedule of territory to define optimal time management.
You will need to get out into the public and represent the brand by participating at farmers markets, relevant festivals, (typically held in the evenings and on weekends), as well as tastings within territory.

Report weekly and monthly activity to the sales managers and/or directors. Manage expense account and complete monthly expense reports.

Preferred Skills and Expectations:

As a Territory Manager, you will be expected to have a regular presence throughout the territory. In addition to being a driver of business, the ideal candidate should have some of the following skills:

You are able to quickly integrate into the position and seamlessly join a high functioning, team focused environment, often working directly with the Regional Manager. You are trustworthy, honest and you have a keen ability to communicate and convey ideas and feedback frequently in a positive and constructive manner both internally and externally what you see on the road and what the industry is doing, what is working. You thrive when working independently and enjoy being on the move. This is a role for someone who loves being a road warrior and enjoys listening to tunes while visiting accounts, building relationships, and making an impact in store. You're organized and can manage multiple tasks without missing a beat--ensuring proper product placement, stock management, and reporting while maintaining high standards. You have a knack for creating impactful in-store experiences and visual displays, but you also know how to maintain a polished, professional presence with clients and store staff. A willingness to lift kegs, cases of craft cocktails and event material, often without help The ideal candidate must be able to work flexible hours and days, be proficient in MS Office, Excel and CRM programs Valid Serving it Right certificate

How to apply:

If this all sounds like you please send your resume and cover letter with the subject line "Territory Manager - Vancouver."

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000 per year

Benefits:

Golf Club trendy dress attire Company events Passing 90 days probation - Company's group health insurance plan Discounted or free food at the tasting room Employee assistance program Car Allowance monthly - $450 Phone/computer monthly - $100 Gas monthly (seasonally negotiable) - $300 Quarterly review for a $5,000 bonus - Bonus structure will be evaluated on sales growth in volume and distribution points, tasting events, farmers markets, shelf placement, displays.

Willingness to travel: 100% (required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Extended health care Mileage reimbursement Store discount Work from home
Work Location: On the road