retail sales manager

About the company

Trolley 5 is one of Calgary's best-known craft breweries, pouring house-made beer from the heart of the Beltline. Behind our 17th Avenue brewpub, a northeast Calgary production facility makes beer, spirits and ready-to-drink beverages.

Your tasks

Now we're taking it further, with more shelves, more fridges and more fans across Alberta. We need a driven, hands-on Retail Sales Manager to make it happen.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will own our retail sales strategy and results. You will manage our brewery's packaged-beer and merchandise sales, build and grow relationships with liquor stores and retail partners, and lead the team that represents our brand to customers every day. This is a role for someone who loves craft beer, enjoys selling, and wants to help build something.

• Develop and execute a retail sales plan to grow packaged and on-site sales, with clear targets and

reporting

• Build and maintain relationships with existing liquor stores, grocers and independent retailers, and

prospect new accounts across Calgary and Alberta

• Manage retail operations, including merchandising, inventory, pricing, promotions and cash handling
• Recruit, train, schedule and coach retail staff to deliver excellent product knowledge and customer

service

• Work with the production and brewing teams to forecast demand, plan releases and keep inventory in

balance

• Plan tastings, product launches, collaborations and community events that drive foot traffic and brand

loyalty

• Track sales data and market trends, and make recommendations on new products, packaging and

channels

• Ensure compliance with AGLC regulations and all health, safety and responsible-service requirements

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in retail, alcohol sales, or hospitality, including at least 1 year in a supervisory

or management role

• A track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Strong knowledge of craft beer, or a genuine passion for learning it quickly
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, comfortable with both customers and retail

buyers

• Experience building and leading a motivated sales team
• Leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a small team
• Solid organizational and numbers skills: inventory, budgeting and sales reporting
• Valid ProServe certification (or willingness to obtain before your start date)
• Must be 18 or older, and able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as the business requires
• A valid driver's licence and reliable transportation for account visits

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience selling to Alberta liquor retailers or working with AGLC processes
• Familiarity with POS and inventory systems
• Background in brewery, distillery, winery or beverage distribution
• Cicerone or similar beer certification

What we offer

Trolley 5 $80,000 ? $90,000 per year, based on experience, plus sales commission

• Salary of $80,000 ? $90,000, depending on experience
• Sales commission, paid as a percentage of total sales
• Health and dental benefits
• Staff beer allowance
• Paid time off
• Car and fuel allowance
• A real opportunity to shape the growth of a well-known Calgary brand
• A fun, collaborative workplace in Calgary's craft beer community

Pay: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

How to apply

Send your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you would be a great fit to [email address] with the subject line "Retail Sales Manager

Other

Trolley 5 is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, and accommodations are available during the hiring process upon request.

Work Location: In person