NOW HIRING | CALGARY, ALBERTA | FULL-TIME, PERMANENT

Retail Sales Manager

Trolley 5

$80,000 – $90,000 per year, based on experience, plus sales commission

ABOUT TROLLEY 5

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.

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.

THE ROLE

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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Develop and execute a retail sales plan to grow packaged and on-site sales, with transparent 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

WHAT YOU BRING
- 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
- 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

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

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

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

Benefits

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

Work Location: In person

📌 Retail Sales Manager (Calgary)
🏢 Trolley 5 Brewery
📍 Calgary