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Proudly Canadian and Independently Owned, we are Coke Canada Bottling!
Coke Canada Bottling is Canada’s premier bottling company. We are an independently owned business encompassing over 5,800 associates, more than 50 sales and distribution centres, and five production facilities nationwide.
We have a 120-year heritage of manufacturing, marketing, selling, and distributing the major branded ready-to-drink products Canadians love.
We pride ourselves on building diverse and sustainable relationships with our customers, consumers, stakeholders, and communities through our shared values: lead with an entrepreneurial mindset, collaboration, integrity, accountability, quality and safety.
Our brands include: Coca-Cola®, Diet Coke®, Coca-Cola® Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola Life™, Sprite®, Fanta®, Barq’s®, NESTEA®, POWERADE®, Minute Maid®, DASANI® and vitaminwater®; and our partner brands: Canada Dry®, Monster Energy®, and A&W®. About This Opportunity
The District Sales Manager, Generalist is responsible for all sales priorities and initiatives within their territory for both Large and Small Format customers. The District Sales Manager is also responsible for the management, coaching, and support of the Sales Development Managers within their territory.
Working Location: Peterborough
Responsibilities
Responsible for the execution of all sales priorities and initiatives for both Large and Small format customers in their territory
Understand P&L and manage budgets
Responsible for managing a team of Sales Development Managers
Coach and develop the team of direct reports while ensuring a culture of learning and development exists throughout the selling organization
Responsible for relationships with accounts serving as the connection point with Sales area leadership in operations
Regular interaction with store level and local chain leaders. Accountable for selling in and adherence to calendar marketing agreements.
Provide feedback to the national customer teams.
Execute and fulfill all channel, package and pricing plans provided by the Commercial Leadership COE.
Provide a feedback loop to the National retail sales team leads on marketplace conditions (includes competition, channel plans, pricing, architecture).
Represent Company in local government / community forums, as needed, on issues that impact our business
Drive Live Positively initiatives in field – Provide inspirational leadership and ensure execution of all engagement initiatives (e.g., team meetings) across the MU to drive strong employee engagement
Builds strong relationships with key customers / suppliers that result in win-win solutions
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 with local municipal government and industries by business / trade / industry groups Qualifications
Post-Secondary education, preferably in business related field
Minimum 2-5 years progressive Sales experience
Strong business acumen, including an understanding of budgets and operating costs
Customer focused with proven relationship building strengths and solid experience developing workforce plans based on business goals
Comfort and ability to thrive in a high-change, fasted paced environment
Proven collaboration skills with the ability to gain consensus through personal influence
Demonstrated ability to invite diverse perspectives, promote an inclusive work environment and support workforce diversity
Accomplished team-builder, skilled at inspiring, motivating and developing people
Ability to travel day trips to support Market Units up to 50% of the time 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 .
For more information about Coke Canada Bottling, please visit cokecanada.com
