Position: Territory Manager
Reports to: Director of Sales
Location: Red Deer and Central Alberta AB
Industry: Food & Beverage
Employment Type: Full Time
Base Salary: $55000 CAD per year
About Ace Beverage Group
Ace Beverage Group (ABG) is the beverage alcohol company of the future. We are focused on millennial and Gen Z consumers better-for-you products innovation and connecting with our local community. We are a Canadian beverage alcohol company behind brands including Cottage Springs Nude Beverages Motts Clamato Jameson RTD Absolut RTD Malibu RTD Snapple Slappys Cabana Coast Tahiti Treat Hires and Casa Del Rey. ABG is certified as a Great Place to Work in Canada and ranked #10 on Best Workplaces in Canada in 2024. ABG is a subsidiary of Corby Spirit and Wine an affiliate of Pernod Ricard.
Ace Beverage Group is a renowned leader in the ready-to-drink beverage alcohol industry with a strong presence nationally. With a commitment to quality and innovation we are expanding our operations in Western Canada. We are seeking a dynamic Territory Manager to spearhead our growth and establish a formidable presence in Albertas beverage alcohol market. The Territory Manager will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to drive sales expanding market share and championing our beloved ready-to-drink beverage alcohol brands.
Job Responsibilities
- Support all Ace Beverage Group Ready-to-Drink (RTD) products
- Plan execute and evaluate in-store merchandising and activation including price promotion visibility and marketing of ABG brands
- Work collaboratively with our strategic partners in Alberta
- Take a lead role in supporting growth of Ace Beverage Group Brands in Red Deer and Central Alberta Area
- Deliver territory volume share and distribution targets across top retailers and on premise locations
- Build strong business relationships with customers and consumer groups
- Identify and leverage new business opportunities including tastings and events
- Execute call cycle as per service level requirements and administrative duties (routine management)
Job Requirements and Competencies
- Bachelors Degree
- Previous beverage alcohol or comparable selling experience is an asset
- Can reliably travel through the Greater Red Deer and Central Alberta Area
- Holds a valid drivers license and clean driving record
- Superior sales skills in probing matching solutions negotiating and closing
- Excellent relationship building and follow-up skills
- Strong business acumen and analytical skills with budget management experience
- Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Computer proficiency and aptitude specifically with Excel and PowerPoint
- Is a highly competitive team player known for taking initiative and working incredibly hard
- Hustle!!
Perks
- Comprehensive Extended Health and Dental Benefits
- Employee Health and Wellness Spending Account (eligible expenses include gym memberships sports equipment learning and development daycare etc.)
- Product allowance
- 3 weeks vacation
- Corporate discounts and giveaways with partners
- Company phone and enrolment into company phone plan all paid for by the company or phone allowance
- Amazing team and innovation-driven company! All ABG employees participate in quarterly innovation days to pitch new product ideas and have a say in product development
Our Team Culture
At Ace Beverage Group our team is filled with people who:
- Lead by example: All of our people take ownership in their tasks act with integrity and treat everyone with respect.
- Fearlessly innovate: No one does innovation quite like us! We are constantly brainstorming ways to improve our product/processes. Everyone is invited to participate in innovation and decision making. All ideas are welcome!
- Get stuff done!: Things can move pretty fast at ABG and we need people who are adaptable proactive and deliver!
We thank all applicants interested in this role but will only reach out to those selected for an interview.
Not checking every box Please apply anyway. Ace Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to the promotion of an inclusive and diverse workplace environment. This commitment includes the provision of accommodations/accessibility practices for individuals with disabilities during the hiring process and employment. We invite you to inform us should you have any accommodation or accessibility needs.