Company Name: Corby Spirit and Wine Limited Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Corby’s portfolio of owned-brands includes some of the most renowned brands in Canada, including Wiser's Canadian Whisky, Lamb's Rum and Polar Ice Vodka. Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard S.A., Corby also represents leading international brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka, Chivas Regal, Glenlivet, Ballantine’s Scotch Whiskies, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Beefeater Gin, Malibu Rum, Kahlua Liqueur, Mumm Champagne, Jacob's Creek, Wyndham Estate and Stoneleigh wines. An overview of the entire Corby portfolio shows over 5,000,000 cases sold annually, with Corby being a significant importer of wines and having an approximate 21 percent market share of spirit sales in Canada. Why work at Corby? Because we are a great place to work! And we’re not the only ones who think so. Corby was named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for 7 years by The Great Place to Work® Institute Canada, based on employee survey results and an audit of workplace excellence and people management practices. Note: At Hiram Walker and Corby Spirit and Wine, your safety and well-being are our top priority. As of December 1st, 2022, Covid vaccinations will not be required of new and existing employees, but we strongly encourage everyone to follow local public health recommendations, including keeping vaccinations up to date. Position Summary - this role caters to a candidate who wants to build the foundation for a career in sales. This role is a feeder to any open Outside Sales (District Manager) vacancies. Note: This is a 24 month contract position. Under the direction of the Sales Manager, the Sales Associate is responsible for supporting the District Manager in meeting sales targets against the business fundamentals within a geographical territory of customers. This customer facing role requires regular and frequent customer interaction, and in order to be successful the Sales Associate must be well organized, self-motivated and possess a strong will to win. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities The primary focus of this role will be to service all Tier 1 and tier 2 chain accounts Under guidance of Sales Manager, supports a regular call cycle and service of Tier 1 & Tier 2 chain accounts Work with the Sales Manager in territory to support their needs in highest volume accounts Work with Sales Manager in delivering monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets in chain accounts 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 Key account Manager promptly or where possible handle the situation themselves so that it can be addressed with store staff In collaboration with Sales t Manager & the key account 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 in key account chains. Responsible for understanding and executing against Corby’s standards in collaboration with Sales 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 sales 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 - Car allowance provided Team oriented Education Requirements University degree or equivalent We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, including aboriginal, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, creed, family status, national origin, age and gender. Corby Spirit and Wine Ltd is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process or wish to view our accommodation policies, please contact the Human Resources Department at Accessibilty.Canada@pernod-ricard.com Thank you for your interest in Pernod Ricard and its subsidiaries, Corby Spirit and Wine Limited and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. All resumes submitted will be reviewed by our recruitment team and kept on file for six months in consideration for this and future opportunities. Please note that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please do not contact provincial offices directly as all recruitment is coordinated through the Corporate Office in Toronto. Job Posting End Date: Target Hire Date: 2023-02-20-08:00 Target End Date: 2023-12-31-08:00 Pernod Ricard is the No.2 worldwide producer of wines and spirits with consolidated sales of €8,448 million in FY20. Created in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has developed through organic growth and acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq (2005) and Vin&Sprit (2008). Pernod Ricard, which owns 16 of the Top 100 Spirits Brands, holds one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry, including: Absolut Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo, and Kenwood wines. Pernod Ricard’s brands are distributed across 160 markets and by its own salesforce in 73 markets. The Group’s decentralised organisation empowers its 19,000 employees to be true on-the-ground ambassadors of its vision of “Créateurs de Convivialité.” As reaffirmed by the Group’s strategic plan, “Transform and Accelerate,” deployed in 2018, Pernod Ricard’s strategy focuses on investing in long-term, profitable growth for all stakeholders. The Group remains true to its three founding values: entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust, and a strong sense of ethics, as illustrated by the 2030 Sustainability and Responsibility roadmap supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), “Good times from a good place.” In recognition of Pernod Ricard’s strong commitment to sustainable development and responsible consumption, it has received a Gold rating from Ecovadis. Pernod Ricard is also a United Nation’s Global Compact LEAD company.