Sales Development Manager (Kamloops)

Coke Canada Bottling is Canada’s Local Bottler. We’re Made Local.

Proudly independent, we are a Canadian, family-owned business. Coke Canada Bottling makes, distributes, merchandises, and sells the most-loved beverages Canadians enjoy. With over 6,000 diverse employees coast-to-coast, we operate in every province through 50+ sales and distribution centres, and five manufacturing facilities.

Coke Canada supplies some of Canada’s favourite beverage brands, and we want to continue to be the leading beverage partner in Canada, creating a better future and delivering optimism by bringing sustainable value to our employees, customers, consumers, and communities.

Advancing a high-performing, collaborative and inclusive culture is at the core of our vision to be the World’s Greatest Bottler, Built by the Best People, and we’re looking for exceptional talent to help get us there.

For more information about Coke Canada Bottling and our products, visit cokecanada.com / our-product.

About This Opportunity

Coke Canada Bottling’s Sales Development Managers (SDMs) are field-based sales professionals responsible for driving profitable growth across multiple channels, including grocery, mass merchandisers, convenience & gas, restaurants, bars, and food service establishments. SDMs act as the primary point of contact for customers, building strong partnerships and expanding our customer base within their assigned territory.

Coke Canada aims to be our customers’ most valued supplier, and SDMs play a critical role in achieving this by identifying opportunities, understanding our beverage portfolio, and fostering collaborative relationships.

The Details :

This full-time role is based in Kamloops and covers a large territory including Scotch Creek, Prichard, Chase, Sun Peaks, and Blind Bay.

Salary Range : $58,500 - $67,000 (+ Sales Incetive Plan)

Work Week / Hours : Monday to Friday, from 9 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM.

Benefits : Yes

Auto Allowance Program : Yes

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to develop customized business plans that support both the customer and Coke Canada’s objectives.
• Drive revenue and profit growth through successful execution of customer promotional plans, incremental displays, and equipment placements aligned with business objectives.
• Implement channel and customer promotions and programs based on national brand strategies.
• Optimize face-to-face selling opportunities through proactive time and territory management.
• Provide high-level customer service and promptly resolve issues.
• Collaborate with merchandising and sales execution teams to achieve revenue and profit goals while maintaining inventory levels and merchandising standards.
• Build, modify or fill displays, sections, end caps, racks & coolers according to Coke Canada Bottling's standards and programs.
• Assess inventory levels, forecast each customer's future inventory needs based on past trends and upcoming promotional activities, placing orders on the customer's behalf to ensure shelves and displays are stocked.
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities to support growth goals.
• Capable of lifting, carrying, and positioning products up to 50lbs or 22kgs above shoulder height without assistance.

Qualifications

Why work with us?

Coke Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity, and we’re committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Together we are creating a workplace culture that values diversity, enables inclusivity and ensures everyone feels like they belong. We are aiming to ensure our diverse workforce is reflective of the communities in which we operate. Research shows that women-identifying and other marginalized individuals often hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If this role excites you, even if you don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience and perspective could be what we’re looking for. Unless otherwise specified, this job post is for an existing vacancy.

Our hiring process is human-driven and does not involve AI tools for screening, assessment, or selection. For individuals requiring accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process please call 1-844-383-2653 or email HR@cokecanada.com .

Important – please note

All offers of employment at Coke Canada Bottling are conditional upon a successful background clearance obtained through our contracted third-party vendor. The standard clearance requirements depend on the position and may include some, or all, of the following : criminal clearance, employment verification, education verification and driver's abstract review. Please advise the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions or concerns once you are contacted for further consideration.

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