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The Opportunity

Halifax, NS
Sales and Business Development
Experienced
Contract

Moosehead Breweries Limited is Canada's last-major brewer still owned by Canadian’s. Headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick, the company has been operated by the Oland family since it was established in 1867.

Moosehead has an immediate requirement in the Nova Scotia area market for a Territory Manager. This position is a one year contract based in Halifax, or Dartmouth, and will service Central and South Nova Scotia. The successful candidate will be a key sales contributor in the Nova Scotia area market for Moosehead Breweries.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

  • Service NSLC outlets: service and merchandise local retail locations to improve Moosehead Breweries’ product placement at the point of purchase, increase distribution of our award-winning portfolio, identify any distribution or execution gaps, and build relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Service On-Premise customers: prospect and secure new accounts in order to grow Moosehead Breweries’ licensee business (package & draft sales). The Territory Manager will develop sales plans based on the unique needs of each customer.
  • Identify and execute Sponsorships & Event opportunities: prospect and secure sponsorship opportunities (events, groups, etc.). Execute with excellence on-site, to maximize event & brand experience.
  • Education: Act as local champion to educate both consumers and customers on brands, products and promotions.
  • Ownership of the annual territory sales plan for your respective territory including call planning, account planning, evaluation of promotions and competitive intelligence gathering.
  • Build, maintain and cultivate strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders
  • Budget management

What you'll need

Qualifications

  • Previous beverage alcohol, or consumer package goods, sales experience preferred
  • An appreciation for beer is considered a strong asset
  • Completion of post-secondary education
  • Must be able to work flexible hours - evenings and weekends
  • Excellent time-management and planning skills, with an ability to prioritize and work in a fast paced environment
  • Must be competent in the use of computer productivity software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Ability to speak, and write, in both English & French
  • Ability to lift 20 kilogram’s multiple times per day
  • Own a reliable vehicle & hold a valid driver’s license (drivers abstract will be required)

The ideal candidate should possess the following characteristics:

  • A competitive spirit
  • A sense of urgency to achieve results
  • Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal & written)
  • Strong business acumen
  • Strong desire to learn & continuously improve

A little bit about us

Moosehead Breweries Limited

Moosehead Breweries is the last major brewery in Canada still owned by Canadians. Headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick, the company has been led by the Oland family since 1867. After more than 150 years, our rich history is as rich as the flavour of our beer. What makes Moosehead so unique is that when challenges arise, we face them head-on. At Moosehead we're a team of doers. We believe that obstacles are opportunities to show the world what you're capable of. We exist to reawaken and reward the courage to go after what's difficult.

Are you interested?

Work With Us

  • Ability to shape the future of a resilient Canadian family-owned company
  • Passionate and collaborative co-workers

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and resume by 5:00pm AST November 30, 2017.

Moosehead Breweries Limited appreciates the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.