Business Development Associate

Position: Business Development Associate Reports to: Director of Sales Location: Vaughn Region Industry: Food & Beverage Employment Type: Contract (6 months) Start Date: Immediately **About Ace Beverage Group** Ace Beverage Group (ABG) is the beverage alcohol company of the future. We cater to millennial and Gen Z consumers with better-for-you products, innovation and a desire to connect with our local community. We are a Canadian beverage alcohol company behind brands including Cottage Springs, Nude Beverages, Ace Hill, Cabana Coast, Liberty Village, and Good Vines. ABG is certified as a “Great Place to Work” in Canada and has ranked in the Best Workplaces in Canada for 3 years in a row. ABG is a subsidiary of Corby Spirit and Wine, an affiliate of Pernod Ricard. Ace Beverage Group is looking for a Business Development Associate covering the following territory**:Vaughn to Medford and Collingwood**. This is a position for a self-starting sales professional looking to deliver results across various sales channels. You will work with an incredible and close-knit team of Territory Managers across Ontario, reporting directly to the Director of Sales. **Responsibilities**: - Support Ace Beverage Group and Corby Ready-to-Drink (RTD) products - Deliver territory volume, share, and distribution targets across all sales channels, with the majority of time being focused on the convenience channel - Build strong business relationships with customers and consumer groups - Identify and leverage new business opportunities, including tastings and events - Execute and evaluate in-store activation, including price, promotion, visibility and quality - Support of remote territories via phone calls - Execute call cycle as per service level requirements and administrative duties (routine management) **Job Requirements and Competencies** - 1-3 years experience in a related field - Bachelor’s Degree is an asset - Holds a valid driver’s license and clean driving record - Superior sales skills in probing, matching solutions, negotiating and closing - Excellent relationship building and follow-up skills - Strong business acumen and analytical skills with budget management experience - Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment - Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) - Computer proficiency and aptitude, specifically with Excel and PowerPoint - Is a highly competitive team player known for taking initiative and working incredibly hard - Previous beverage alcohol or comparable selling experience is an asset - Hustle **Perks** - Product allowance - Corporate discounts and giveaways with partners - Phone allowance - Company vehicle or vehicle allowance - Amazing team and innovation-driven company All ABG employees participate in quarterly innovation days to pitch new product ideas and have a say in product development **Our Team Culture** At Ace Beverage Group, our team is filled with people who: - **Lead by example**: All of our people take ownership in their tasks, act with integrity, and treat everyone with respect. - **Fearlessly innovate**: No one does innovation quite like us We are constantly brainstorming ways to improve our product/processes. Everyone is invited to participate in innovation and decision making. All ideas are welcome - **Get stuff done**: Things can move pretty fast at ABG, and we need people who are adaptable, proactive, and deliver Curious about what it’s like to work at Ace Beverage Group? Check out our award-winning culture in a one minute video here We thank all applicants interested in this role, but will only reach out to those selected for an interview. **Job Type**: Contract