Facility Location- Kelowna
Work Location - Kelowna
Posting Locations - Kelowna
Department - South Okanagan Sales Team
Job Function - Sales and Marketing
Employee Type - Regular Employee FT Salaried
Salary - $58,500-63000
About This Opportunity
Coke Canada Bottling Sales Development Managers (SDM) are field sales representatives tasked with identifying and capitalizing on sales opportunities with a wide range of customers, including Grocery stores, Mass Merchandisers, Convenience & Gas stores, Restaurants & Bars, and other Food Service / On Premise establishments. The SDM's primary goal is to drive profitable sales by deeply understanding the diverse channels and Coke Canada's beverage portfolio.
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Coke Canada's aim is to become our customers' most valued supplier. The SDM plays a critical role in helping us achieve this goal, in many cases they will be the first point of contact for our customers. Developing strong, collaborative partnerships will be a priority.
Additionally, the SDM will play a pivotal role in expanding the customer base and driving business growth within their designated territory.
Responsibilities
- Sell against customer promotional plans and increase instore points of purchase by evaluating and securing incremental displays and equipment.
- Focus on driving growth and profitability for the customer and Company.
- Ensure proper execution and compliance of Customer Marketing Agreements in all accounts.
- Seek out and acquire new business opportunities within the assigned territory and sales channels.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels and merchandising standards in each account.
- Provide a high level of customer service and resolve issues promptly.
- Proactively arrange time and territory to achieve optimum face-to-face selling opportunities.
- Builds strong relationships with key customers / suppliers that result in win-win solutions.
- Models behaviours that are indicative of an aligned system.
- Leverages local knowledge to influence and leverage system strengths to drive positive results.
- Seen as a key leader for Coca-Cola Bottling Limited in the local market.
Qualifications
- Post-Secondary education, preferably in business related field or sufficient business experience in a similar role.
- Must be 18 years of age and legally eligible to work
- Must have a personal vehicle for use during working hours
- Must have current vehicle liability insurance
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a sales role preferable in consumer goods industry.
- Minimum of 2 years in consumer products/direct store delivery sales/major account management.
- Strong analytical, organizational, planning, verbal and written communications skills are a must.
- Proficient using a variety of computer programs.
- Valid driver's license and driving record within MVR policy guidelines.
- Ability to handle multiple customer account
- Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
- Excellent planning and organization skills
- Proficient computer application skills
About Us: Proudly Canadian and Independently Owned, We are Coke Canada!
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited is Canada's premier bottling company. We are an independently owned business encompassing over 5,800 associates, more than 50 sales and distribution centers, and 5 production facilities nationwide. For more information about Coke Canada Bottling, please visit cokecanada.com
Important
All offers of employment at Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited ("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 drivers abstract review. Please advise the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions or concerns in regards to this once you are contacted for further consideration.
Coke Canada Bottling is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce with several programs, policies and resources in place to support our people. For individuals requiring accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition Services team by calling 1-844-383-2653 or email HR@cokecanada.com.
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