Territory Sales Manager

Job Title: Territory Sales Manager for Edmonton and Northern Alberta

Location: Edmonton & Northern Alberta

About Us: Forzza Inc. is a fine wine and spirits importer that has established strong relationships with numerous food and beverage licensees in Alberta and beyond. We are seeking an individual who can nurture these connections and establish new ones as our company continues to expand beyond provincial borders.

FORZZA has a balanced portfolio of unique offerings with a focus on agave spirits and a mix of old and new world wines. FORZZA's partners have over 20 years of experience in the alcoholic beverage industry and are excited to see what your creativity will bring.

Job Description: As Territory Sales Manager for Forzza, you will drive sales growth and ensure our brands stay top-of-mind with liquor stores, restaurants, and distributors. Analyze Edmonton and Northern Alberta to craft strategic marketing plans for our portfolio. Engage clients with your persuasive approach and present our brands with enthusiasm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Make sales calls and engage with businesses to sell and market our products
• Achieve monthly objectives and report back to the manager with your accomplishments
• Assess accounts to identify sales opportunities and design promotions such as tastings and events.
• Discuss key opportunities and how Forzza can benefit from them
• Track sales performance and compare it to our competitors
• Distribute and maintain up-to-date printed and digital materials on all products
• Provide ongoing support and information to distributors and clients about our products
• Follow up with distributors to ensure they have enough stock
• Ensure orders are accurately accounted for and conduct sales order entries everyday
• Be part of sales meetings, on-site training, and winery/distillery tours to continue your education in policies and industry trends/developments
• Participate in presentations and other sales related activities
• Other duties as assigned

*Always make sure all activities comply with local, provincial, and federal alcohol laws and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related focus of study is preferred
• Experience in alcoholic or beverage sales is preferred
• WSET, ISG credentials/certification desirable with preference given to qualified applicants
• Valid class 5 driver's license
• Valid ProServe certification - mandatory
• Reliable vehicle
• Proficient in computer skills including MS Office Suite
• Experience with CRM systems
• Goal-oriented, focused, and assertive, needing little direction and supervision
• Thrive on coming up with and selling creative ideas
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to calculate discounts
• Excellent communication skills
• Effectively manage time
• Desire and ability to travel
• Can sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, squat, and stoop for long periods at a time
• Can use a computer for long periods at a time
• Can drive for segments of up to two hours at a time
• Can lift, lower, push, carry, and pull up to 56 lbs.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus Pay
• 3-week annual paid vacation
• Expense Reimbursement for travel and other authorized business expenses
• Car and Cell Phone Allowance
• Health Spending Account
• Commissions paid quarterly

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Forzza Inc., is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. FORZZA complies with all federal, provincial, and local laws concerning the consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Forzza Inc. provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Forzza Inc. and do not reflect Forzza Wine & Spirits' pay bands or ranges.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Paid time off
• Wellness program

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• ProServe certificate (required)

Work Location: On the road