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About Peter Mielzynski Agencies LTD “PMA” and the Mission
PMA Canada’s Mission is to become The Best Drinks Company in Canada. We represent an enviable portfolio of leading premium spirits, wines and beer brands including: Glenfiddich, Grants, Gibson’s, Hendricks, Two Oceans, Jägermeister, Innis & Gunn and many more. We are a privately held company founded in 1979 by Peter Mielzynski Sr., and to this day we pride ourselves on building brands and providing Service Excellence for our Suppliers, Customers & Consumers.
Company Values
Be Proud
We are proud of our brands, our heritage, and our commitment to service excellence in everything we do.
Be Responsible
We are responsible and accountable for our work as individuals and collectively as one team. We collaborate across all aspects of our business.
Be Entrepreneurial
We foster a forward thinking and innovative culture that recognizes the need for innovation and continuous improvement.
Be Professional
We value integrity, transparency, delivering on our commitments and having constructive debate within a team working culture.
Be Sustainable
We always do the right thing for our business, for each other and our community.
Embrace Difference
We embrace our differences and work together to make us stronger.
Think Long Term
We understand our actions today need to drive long-term success and this gives us a competitive advantage.
About the Sales Manager, Global Travel Retail (GTR) Role
The Sales Manager, Global Travel Retail is responsible for the development and delivery of the commercial plan for GTR within the Canadian market through delivering brand standards of excellence within assigned accounts, defining and implementing an efficient and effective route to market and maximizing business opportunities with existing and new customers.
Key Deliverables
Annual Profit Outcome vs. Target by Brand Expression and Customer
Lead the delivery of the GTR Premium+ and Luxury Brand Objectives Across the Region
Proactively manage a wide geographical spread of customers and store level distribution within the region, establishing strong relationships to deliver the commercial plan and sustainable growth over the long term
Plan, Set and Agree Budgets with the Global GTR Regional Director Whilst Understanding and Delivering the Pricing Strategy and Other Net Revenue Levers to Grow & Maximize Brand/Region Value
Build New Business Through Existing and New Customers and/or Routes to Market Aligned to GTR Strategy
Build Solid Awareness of Market Trends (Consumer, Competitor, Volumetric) in Order to Provide Regular, Accurate Forecasting and Identify Risks and Opportunities vs. Plan
Full Ownership of Execution Standards of Excellence for the Region Across Quality, Distribution, Visibility, Activation, Advocacy and Appropriate Pricing
Bi Weekly Business Unit Performance Review Sessions with the Global GTR Regional Sales Director
Weekly Monthly plan delivery updates
Monthly Scorecard on Key Business Metrics & forecasting accuracy
Annual Customer Development Business Plan
Collaborative Phased Monthly Shipment Forecast by Banner | SKU
Investment Control within Budget by Brand Expression & Banner
Behavioural Competency Requirements
Accountability
Customer Centricity
Transparency
Inspection of Expected Results
Ownership of the Business
No Blame Fixing
Management Competency Requirements
Outcome Orientation
Business Performance Management & Reporting
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Workflow Management
Financial Acumen
Judgement & Decision Making
Rapid Capability Building
Strategic Thinking & Awareness
Functional Competencies Requirements
Effective Customer Relationship Development
Commercial Acumen
Persuasive Selling
Negotiation & Influencing
Commercial Plan Development
Commercial Plan Implementation & Course Correction
Phased Shipment Forecast Development
Knowledge Competency Requirements
Provincial Beverage Alcohol Regulatory Standards & Canadian Beverage Alcohol Industry Ways of Working
Canadian Beverage Alcohol Industry Rival Ways of Working
Effective Working Knowledge of Canadian Liquor Board Operating Rhythms
Effective Working Knowledge of Global Travel Retail Route To Market and Operating Rhythms
Effective Working Knowledge of MS Power Point & MS Excel
Smart Serve Certified
WSET Certified
Experience & Other Requirements
Minimum 5+ Years Commercial Sales Experience
Minimum 3+ Years Experience in Key Account Management (Beverage Alcohol or CPG)
Post Secondary Degree in Business
Well Demonstrated Track Record of Managing Complex Customer Relationships
Well Demonstrated Track Record of Managing Stakeholders
Hybrid Working Environment based in Oakville, Ontario
Some Domestic and International Travel Required for Customer Visits, Conventions and Annual Internal Meetings
Valid Driver’s License with Fully Insured & Reliable Transportation
Must be Legally Able to Work in Canada
Must be of Legal Drinking Age
Physical Demands
Frequent Hand Motion to perform various duties
Occasional Immediate Reaching, Minimal Overhead Reaching to perform various duties
Occasional Standing and Occasional Walking for short amounts of time to perform various duties
Extended Sitting for Long Periods of Time at Desk or Workstation to perform various duties
PMA Canada is committed to providing equal opportunity and accessibility in its recruitment process. If you are selected for further consideration and require accommodation to participate in this recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition partner