Territory Sales Representative - Vancouver, Canada - Parallel 49 Brewing Company

Description

Who We Are
Parallel 49 Brewing Company is a key player in the rapidly growing craft beer industry in British Columbia.

We are East Van local and are committed to creating high quality products for our customers locally and across North America.

Come join Parallel 49 Brewing Company and be part of a fun, fast-paced dedicated team as a Territory Sales Representative.

You will be servicing the West side region of Vancouver in both retail and on premise.

As a team member of Parallel 49 Brewing Company we ask for your commitment to deliver outstanding performance and oversight.

In addition, we expect your personal accountability in the actions, advice and results that you provide as a representative of Parallel 49 Brewing Company.

In return, we are committed to providing you with every opportunity to learn, grow and stretch to the highest level of your ability and potential.

Why us?

• Awesome team of people who love our awardwinning beer
• We love to train our people and promote from within
• Extended Health Benefits & Retirement Savings Plan employer matching
• Employee Staff Card to use in our tasting room & restaurant
• Company Vehicle
• Company Cell Phone

Duties & Responsibilities

• Acting as an ambassador for our company with all accounts in the West Vancouver territory in both retail and on premise
• Increase brand awareness within the market for all current and future brands under the Parallel 49 Brewing Company name
• Increase market share in the territory
• Build amazing relationships with key decision makers at retail and hospitality
• Launch, Plan and Support our promotional and release schedules
• Plan for and execute to achieve sales and growth goals each Month/Quarter
• Attend and set up events as a representative of Parallel 49 Brewing Company as needed
• Maintain a strong product knowledge base for all of the products within the family of brands
• Analyze, plan, establish and maintain an efficient and productive daily call pattern in assigned territory to both to onpremise and retail customers
• Achieve assigned monthly quotas and placement objectives
• Analyze the total territory and each account to determine the priority selling and promotional opportunities
• Service and ensure the marketability of our products through shelf management, display position and frequency, concept selling and price point management
• Educate staff by administering product tastings and training seminars on priority brands

Qualifications

• You thrive on challenges. You act with appropriate urgency to various market events and trends that require a quick turnaround in plans and strategy
• You are confident, diplomatic, professional and exercise great judgment in developing and maintaining excellent business relationships

years merchandising or sales experience in the Alcohol Beverage industry and/or other consumer packaged goods organization is preferred

• You must have and maintain a provincial valid driver's license in good standing with no limitations/restrictions
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Business level English language proficiency is required
• Strong work ethic and dedication to reaching and exceeding personal sales goals
• Effective time management skills and the ability to work well independently with little or no supervision
• Previous experience with CRM Software
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of beer styles, production methods, and trends
• Be able to lift 50lbs as required
• Demonstrated ability in negotiation and professional selling
• Passion for craft beer and beverages
• Ability to travel as required

Parallel 49 Brewing Company is an equal opportunity employer, driven by our mission of of creating great beer, accessible to all.

Our strong company culture supports our vision of a diverse, open, safe, and respectful workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.