Sales Associate

Description:

• Under guidance of District Manager, supports a regular call cycle and service of liquor stores, agency, and grocery accounts.
• Work with the District Manager in territory to support their needs in highest volume accounts.
• Supporting District Managers in delivering monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets for territory in order to support Corby’s overall business goals.
• Apply promotions to Corby product portfolio as approved by customer’s head office. Promotional items consist of but are not limited to: 50ml value-add, neck tags, non-liquid value-add items, gift box or bags, and rebate coupons.
• Report inventory issues to District Manager promptly or where possible handle the situation themselves so that it can be addressed with store staff.
• In collaboration with District Manager, the Sales Associate is responsible for ensuring that monthly and quarterly sales objectives are developed, assist in loading into Corby’s CRM and that the appropriate progress/tracking mechanisms are in place.
• Responsible for understanding and executing against Corby’s standards in collaboration with District Manager.
• Accountable for learning, understanding and implementing the ‘Corby Approach to Selling’ standards in each sales call.
• Able to operate effectively and collaboratively within a team environment; must contributes positively to overall team performance and dynamics.
• Responsible for the timely reporting of competitor information and activity to District Manager.
• Accountable to perform all administrative duties to a high standard and to the appropriate timelines.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong Customer Service Experience with proven success in a Sales/Service environment
• Industry related sales experience an asset
• Time management and organization skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Travel required (local) - must have valid driver's license and use of vehicle
• Team oriented

Education Requirements

• University degree or equivalent