Job Description

Position: FULL-TIME SALES REPRESENTATIVE, HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA

Compensation:

$44,000 - $54,000 Annual Salary + Yearly Bonus

Company Profile:

Launched in 1997, Garrison Brewing celebrates 28 years as one of Atlantic Canada's leading (and growing!) craft breweries! Garrison consistently produces Premium Craft Beer and Ready-to-Drink Alcoholic Beverages, distributing to most provinces across Canada. The company operates three breweries, two vibrant taprooms/retail stores and boasts some of the most popular brands in market. Garrison is a strong environmental champion and strives to be active with local partners and community groups in Halifax and throughout Nova Scotia!

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Based inHalifax and reporting tothe Regional Sales Manager, this

full-time position will be responsible for the support and retention of current on-premise licensees while developing new prospects and sales opportunities. You will work within the retail sales network by calling on NSLC and NSLC Agency Stores within Nova Scotia. Within Garrison, you will work collaboratively with Sales team members as well as with other individuals and departments in achieving common goals. Overall, your focus will be in helping Garrison develop and maintain strong customer relationships, meanwhile making sure all of our products are well-represented and available. This role requires someone who is energetic, highly motivated, and passionate about promoting local products.

Key Responsibilities

On-Premise & NSLC Retail Stores
o Develop and manage relationships with key decision makers at licensee accounts. Provide prompt and friendly customer service that exceeds expectations.

o Work with store managers and retail product specialist in NSLC stores to better understand our brands.

o Work with customers to drive brand awareness, increased sales and community engagement through brand activations, promotions and staff tastings/education.

o Achieve and exceed sales targets within your assigned territory.

o Develop new business through prospecting and lead generation.

o Generate direct sales where appropriate.

o Represent the company and our brands at festivals, community events, and industry functions.

o Work closely with the marketing team to implement promotions and activations.

o Occasional delivery and empty keg pickups as needed.

o Future tasks and responsibilities to be added as necessary.

Administrative

o Input daily reports via our CRM tool outlining calls, follow ups and results

o Prompt return of emails/text messages/phone calls from customers

o Timely and precise inputting of sales orders to our order database.

o Assist with licensee forecasting and budgeting

o Submit monthly expense reports

General Skills

you are passionate about and familiar with craft beer, the hospitality industry, and the community you are confident and able to work both independently and collaboratively within team you are organized, detailed and have effective time-management and planning skills you are driven to achieve both your individual goals and the overall goals of the company you are professional, friendly and your interpersonal and communication skills are strong you are a creative problem solver, flexible and able to work through challenges and changes, with strong negotiation skills you have 2+ years sales experience, ideally in the beverage alcohol or food industries bonus points if you have previous experience with selling beverage alcohol! you have a valid driver's license, clean abstract and clean criminal record

Why Garrison?

This is your chance to join a dynamic, passionate and professional team, all focused on creating and selling premium craft beer to a growing customer base. Just a few of the extra perks include:

Use of company vehicle, company cell phone & laptop Health benefits plan Group RRSP matching 3% (after probationary period) Year end discretionary bonus up to 5% of salary Weekly beer allowance & discount at our retail stores Access to many of our community partner events
At Garrison, we recognize the importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage job applications with diverse backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on gender, religion, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, or any other status.

Please send your resume and cover letter to Meg Brennan, VP Sales, Marketing & Retail at mbrennan@garrisonbrewing.com.

Only those selected to interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00-$54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car Company events Dental care Extended health care RRSP match
Experience:

Sales: 2 years (preferred)
Language:

English Fluently (preferred)
Work Location: On the road