Sales Representative (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

Full Time

  Alley Kat Brewery (http://www.alleykatbeer.com)

  Calgary, Alberta

Job purpose

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the promotion and sales of Alley Kat products in the Calgary and Southern Alberta region. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively on their own with support from the Sales Manager as required. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is extremely goal-oriented and driven who is willing to learn and grow in the craft beer industry. A passion for craft beer, and a knowledge of, or the desire to learn about the industry, is an asset.

 Duties and responsibilities

 

The Core duties of this role are to:

 

  • Increase market share of Alley Kat brands by aggressively identifying new business opportunities and supporting existing relationships with both on and off premise accounts

  • Conduct and arrange beer tastings and account staff education

  • Promote Alley Kat brands by attending various functions and special events as required

  • Accurately report daily activities and account information to Sales Manager

  • Develop and maintain sales plans, plan and track budgets, and assist in developing sales strategies to strengthen Alley Kat brands

     

Qualifications

 

As a leader in the craft brewing industry, our employees all have a passion for craft beer. From producing to consuming, we take our beer seriously. An interest in beer, whether fledgling or advanced, is an integral part of working at Alley Kat. As a small business, Alley Kat needs good humoured, enthusiastic team players who fit in with the social and company dynamic.

 

Desired Skills & Experience:

 

  • Post secondary education

  • Minimum two years sales experience

  • Excellent written and oral communications skills

  • Outstanding persuasive selling and relationship development skills

  • Above average organizational and follow-up skills

  • Effective time-management skills and the ability to work both in a team and alone

  • A clean driving record; successful candidates will be asked to supply a driver's abstract

  • Pro-serve certified, or the willingness to be pro-serve certified immediately if accepted

  • Self motivation; this position requires a high level of independence with little supervision

  • Did we mention "must love craft beer"?

     

Working conditions

 

This is an independent role that is based on the road pursuing new accounts, maintaining relationships with existing ones and being the face of Alley Kat in the Calgary region. Must be available to travel and must be available to work special events/festivals on weekends and evenings as needed. Must have own car.

 

Physical requirements

 

Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 kilograms.

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