District Sales Manager, Multi-channel and Merch

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.

Role Details

• Work Location – Based in Sudbury ON, supporting Sudbury, Manitoulin, Elliot Lake, Sault Ste. Marie, and surrounding areas. Regular travel is required, including one full week per month in the Sault Ste. Marie market.
• Shift/Hours or Hybrid Environment – Monday to Friday, Days. Flexibility Required.
• The full base salary range for this position is from $94,500.00 - $105,000.00 annually. The starting base salary offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, role complexity, skills, experience, and internal equity.
• Initial Posting Close Date – July 28, 2026

About This Opportunity

The District Sales Manager is responsibilities for all sales priorities and initiatives within their territory for both Large and Small Format customers. The District Sales Manager is also responsible for the management, coaching, and support of the Sales Development Managers and Sales Execution Leads within their territory.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the execution of all sales priorities and initiatives for both Large and Small format customers in their territory
• Drive the execution of all sales priorities and initiatives for the assigned customer channels within the territory.
• Manage budgets and demonstrate an understanding of Profit & Loss (P&L).
• Lead, coach, and support Sales Development Managers and Merchandisers within the territory. Ensure execution of all channel, package, and pricing plans within territory.
• Be able to support and represent sales priorities and initiatives within the sales territory to various internal and external visiting stakeholders or delegates.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development throughout the sales organization.
• Develop and nurture relationships with key customers within the region, serving as the connection point between sales area leadership and operations.
• Regularly interact with store-level and local chain leaders, ensuring adherence to calendar marketing agreements.
• Provide feedback on marketplace conditions, including competition, channel plans, pricing, and architecture.
• Represent the company in local government and community forums when necessary.
• Drive engagement initiatives, leveraging inspirational leadership to ensure strong employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary education, preferably in business related field
• Minimum 2-5 years progressive Sales experience
• Strong business acumen, including an understanding of budgets and operating costs
• Customer focused with proven relationship building strengths and solid experience developing workforce plans based on business goals
• Comfort and ability to thrive in a high-change, fasted paced environment
• Proven collaboration skills with the ability to gain consensus through personal influence
• Demonstrated ability to invite diverse perspectives, promote an inclusive work environment and support workforce diversity
• Accomplished team-builder, skilled at inspiring, motivating and developing people
• Ability to travel day trips to support Market Units up to 50% of the time

• Join a local, family-owned business that’s part of a globally recognized brand, where you can develop your capabilities, competencies, and career.
• Coke Canada has a culture of learning, and we offer several channels to support your development, including on-the-job training and a library of free courses for just-in-time learning.
• We are committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to help our employees achieve their best physical, mental, financial, and overall health and well-being. This includes a competitive compensation package, access to retirement and saving programs, family and employee assistance program, paid vacation and floater days.
• We have close, local connections with the communities in which we operate across Canada. We’re determined to make a positive difference in our communities; this includes opportunities for employee volunteerism.
• We’re building our business responsibly and our mission is to work Toward a Better Future Together. We have a plan that outlines how we are reducing, reusing, recycling, decreasing our carbon footprint, and using water responsibly. For more information visit cokecanada.com/sustainability/

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.