Retail Territory Sales Representative (GTA NORTH) - CPG Beverage Alcohol Company

PLEASE NOTE : This role is for a GTA North territory and will require the successful candidate to live within this territory.

More specifically, no further south than North York and no further north than Barrie. We appreciate your interest, however, please kindly do not apply if you do not live within this geographic corridor. Thank you.

My client, a highly-respected and fast-growing Beverage / Alcohol company here in Canada, is looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable full-time, permanent Retail Territory Sales Representative in the Greater Toronto Area North area to represent their impressive portfolio of brands with a specialized approach.

They have employees from coast to coast who sell and market beverage alcohol products to the various provincial Liquor Boards, private retailers and licensed on-trade establishments.

The successful candidate will manage customers across the LCBO retail channel, as well as, grocery. Should you have passion, love and knowledge for wines & spirits and are a self-motivated individual with a demonstrated ability to meet sales targets, this role could be for you!

While it would be ideal to have current / recent sales experience within the Beverage / Alcohol industry, my client is open to candidates currently working within similar industries such as consumer packaged goods (CPG), Cannabis, or Tobacco.

Job Responsibilities :

Implement and execute territory sales plans by adhering to agreed upon targets and service standards

Meet targeted objectives for territory via utilizing sales knowledge, ability to meet and anticipate customer needs

Secure new business through sound sales professional and customer service skills

Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships

Operate territory within approved expense budget

Implement marketing and promotional programs to build brand awareness

Merchandise in an organized and effective manner

Attend promotional and special sales events as required

Other responsibilities as assigned

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications / skill set :

Post-secondary degree in applicable field such as business, sales, or food and beverage or at least 1 3 years of industry working experience (or a combination thereof)

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Exemplary customer service skills : including regular contact / communication, problem solving, follow through and attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication

Proficiency in Microsoft suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Valid ON driver’s license

Must be able to travel as necessary to be physically present at events, customer visits and meetings.

Flexibility for evening and weekend work hours

Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position including lifting 50 lbs., ability to stand for extended periods of time as well as navigating stairs