District Sales Manager - Halifax

Molson Coors • Halifax, NS

9d • CA$80,800 - CA$106,100 • Onsite

About The Position

At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo. With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry. That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward. We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together. We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes. We are looking for a District Sales Manager (DSM) for Nova Scotia. The DSM will lead, manage, coordinate, ensure and check delivery of the sales plan, execution standards and financial budget in assigned market. This is accomplished by continuously and purposefully managing, delegating, checking, coaching, training, reviewing and evaluating the sales representatives, and through personal contact with key customers.

Requirements

• You thrive on challenge and competition. You act with appropriate urgency to various market events and trends that require a quick turnaround in plans and strategy
• Post-Secondary degree with a preference for marketing or business-related degree
• 5+ years progressive sales experience in the Molson organization and/or other consumer packaged goods - including retail experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead a professional sales team
• Strong customer service orientation - “Customer Preferred Supplier Focused”
• Demonstrated ability in negotiation, professional selling and time management skills and budget management
• Candidates must currently have and maintain a valid driver’s license with no limitations/restrictions. You will be asked to provide us with a recent copy of an MVR (Driver’s Abstract)
• As part of the recruitment process, the candidates will be required to provide consent to complete a criminal background

Nice To Haves

• Cross functional experience in Marketing as asset.
• Industry / Molson Knowledge, as well as Brewery / Product Knowledge

Responsibilities

• Fulfilling the sales and financial plans to deliver targets as measured by profit, volume, distribution, outlet execution and call coverage.
• Ensure compliance with trade spend resource allocation including planning, business case proposal, approvals, and regular management within area of responsibility.
• Manage relationships with key customers, build activation plans and sponsorship programs within the region to ensure delivery of sales plans and targets.
• Involved in setting, cascading, and tracking of sales targets for the relevant period (month, week, day) as per company standards.
• Implements weekly/monthly meeting cadence to provide relevant sales performance, market situation, and competitive activity internally.
• Promotes an appropriate level of competition across the team to drive results, by tracking performance, recognizing wins and being responsible for disciplined follow up against the plan. This will include taking immediate action when gaps or new opportunities are identified.
• Executes In-Market Routes, including audits, coaching, and performing account visits.
• Drives brilliant execution by ensuring Sales Representatives are regularly coached virtually and in person.
• Executes all people processes within established guidelines and policies, including but not exclusive to all elements of the people management cycle; recruitment and selection, and annual salary planning

Benefits

• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, a retirement savings plan with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
• Access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail [email protected].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree