District Sales Manager - British Columbia

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Location : British Columbia (Canada). Please note that this role is not remote.
Please apply until the 14th of September 2026.
Role: Permanent.
Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted and there may be a few weeks of delay.

District Sales Manager – British Columbia

Reporting to Western Regional Sales Manager, the District Sales Manager position’s primary responsibility is to achieve share growth through coaching and leading a team of Trade Marketers to execute Sales and Marketing plans with excellence. They also seek and identify business opportunities while working in the field or reviewing data. The District Sales Manager will be covering British Columbia and Manitoba.
The District Sales Manager monitors performance of individual and team KPIs and proactively takes actions to achieve those goals. They are responsible to develop and motivate their team, through effective coaching in the field, at team meetings and through 1-2-1 conversations. 

Position: 

As the District Sales Manager, you will:

• Ensure optimal call coverage based on trade segmentation and activities. Develop short term tactical programs and long-term strategies as well as setting individual and team objectives
• Present and manage the execution of monthly cycle plans as well as performance management. (on the job, KPI tracking e.g. volume, coverage, distribution, visits, productivity, visibility, etc.) Report team / individual KPIs as well as monitor & update the business on area of responsibility 
• Manage Performance appraisal objectives, help to develop individual annual development and training plans for direct reports. Provide coaching, motivate through clear direction and lead by empowering team to act.

Requirements:

• Relevant CPG experience with good overall business understanding.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized with sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• A self-motivated and team-oriented individual.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Power BI.
• Strong selling and negotiation skills.
• Strong coaching skills.
• Strong people management skills.
• Strong data analytical skills (including JTI systems e.g. TME).

Compensation Package: 

$100,000.00 - $115,000.00 CAD annually + Bonus Eligibility. The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.

What to expect:

Expect wellbeing initiatives, flexible work arrangements, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits. For more details on local policies, speak with the Talent Advisors.

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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