At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales and build relationships with retail and on-premise customers in Edmonton.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Proximo, a leader in the beverage industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work evenings and weekends for events, with great career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make an impact by promoting exciting products and engaging with the community.
- Qualifications: 1-2 years of sales experience and a passion for the beverage industry.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
The Area Sales Manager sells the organization's products to established on & off premise customers, develops new distribution opportunities with a full list of customers, and manages all brand building initiatives in territory. The Area Sales Manager reports directly to Proximo Alberta Field Sales Manager. This individual will activate against organization objectives for distribution, programming initiatives, brand building, ROI and budget expectations, and brand plans.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Manage a territory of retail customers, both key account & independent locations, executing brand building programs to achieve company retail objectives for distribution, display, and shelf management.
- Conduct staff and consumer education and tasting sessions to drive volume and distribution of our portfolio, to increase Proximo market share in this channel.
- Manage a territory of on-premise customers for well and back-bar distribution, menu placements, and staff and consumer education and tastings; to increase Proximo market share in this channel.
- Create and present winning customer presentations that maximize scorecard ROI for Proximo in territory, and negotiating with customers within defined brand budget plan.
- Develop excellent relationships within urban and rural retail and on-premise customers, community events, charitable organizations, members of the industry, and colleagues in order to attain sustainable growth and achieve liquid to lips sampling goals with all customers.
- Use EZ Focus sales data and CRM tool to understand account performance for Proximo and competitor portfolios, identifying opportunities to increase volume and value, and leverage brand sales to drive portfolio success with all customers.
- Generate consumer awareness for Proximo portfolio with staff and consumers through trade shows and throughout the highly influential on & off premise network.
Job Requirements
- High level of professionalism and 1-2 years industry sales experience.
- Knowledge of AGLC liquor regulations, current market trends and competitive landscape.
- Post-secondary education or higher with excellent computer skills and analytics capabilities.
- Able to work evening/weekend hours for trade shows, community events, work related travel.
- Disciplined sales approach, highly organized, with excellent problem-solving skills, and time management techniques.
- Experience managing T&E and brand budgets.
- Proficient in Microsoft office programs, and navigating EZ Focus sales reporting.
- Possesses strong business acumen, excellent computer skills, and keen negotiating skills.
- Possesses ‘Spirit of the Entrepreneur’.
Area Sales Manager – Edmonton employer: Proximo Spirits Canada, Inc.
As an Area Sales Manager at Proximo in Edmonton, AB, you'll thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritizes professional growth and community engagement. With a focus on brand building and customer relationships, we offer competitive benefits, opportunities for skill development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both urban and rural markets. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration while driving market success.
Contact Details:
Proximo Spirits Canada, Inc. Recruitment Team
