Sales Development Manager

Overview

16 Jan 2026

Coke Canada Bottling is Canada’s Local Bottler. We’re Made Local. Proudly independent, we are a Canadian, family-owned business. Coke Canada Bottling makes, distributes, merchandises, and sells the most-loved beverages Canadians enjoy. With over 6,000 diverse employees coast-to-coast, we operate in every province through 50+ sales and distribution centres, and five manufacturing facilities. Coke Canada supplies some of Canada’s favourite beverage brands, and we want to continue to be the leading beverage partner in Canada, creating a better future and delivering optimism by bringing sustainable value to our employees, customers, consumers, and communities.

Advancing a high-performing, collaborative and inclusive culture is at the core of our vision to be the World’s Greatest Bottler, Built by the Best People, and we’re looking for exceptional talent to help get us there. For more information about Coke Canada Bottling and our products, visit

Role Details

• Work Location – Surrey/ New Westminster
• Shift/Hours – Monday to Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• The full base salary range for this position is from $58,500 - $65,000 annually. The starting base salary offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, role complexity, skills, experience, and internal equity.

Coke Canada Bottling’s Sales Development Managers (SDMs) are field-based sales professionals responsible for driving profitable growth across multiple channels, including grocery, mass merchandisers, convenience & gas, restaurants, bars, and food service establishments. SDMs act as the primary point of contact for customers, building strong partnerships and expanding our customer base within their assigned territory. Coke Canada aims to be our customers’ most valued supplier, and SDMs play a critical role in achieving this by identifying opportunities, understanding our beverage portfolio, and fostering collaborative relationships.

• Successfully sell customer promotional plans, incremental displays and equipment placements that include annual Customer Marketing Agreements and align with the customer's and the Coke Canada system’s business objectives and strategies.
• Evaluate outlet opportunities for new and existing Large Store customers.
• Develop a customized business plan addressing the critical needs of the customer(s).
• Work collaboratively with the merchandising Supervisors and order replenishment team to ensure that revenue and profit goals are achieved, and that appropriate inventory levels and merchandising standards are maintained at each store.
• Ensure a high level of customer service and resolve issues promptly.
• Sell in promotional programs and ensure dealer compliance.
• Execute channel and customer promotions/programs that leverage national brand strategies.
• Proactively arrange time and territory to achieve optimum face-to-face selling opportunities.
• Assess inventory levels, forecast each customer's future inventory needs based on past trends and upcoming promotional activities, placing orders on the customer's behalf to ensure shelves and displays are stocked.
• Build or modify displays, sections, end caps, racks & coolers in line with Coke Canada Bottling’s standards and programs.
• Be able to lift, carry and position product (weight up to 50lbs or 22kgs) above shoulder height without assistance.

• Must be 18 years of age and legally eligible to work.
• Post-Secondary education, preferably in business related field or sufficient business experience in a similar role.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a sales role preferable in consumer goods industry.
• Experience in direct store delivery sales and major account management an asset.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to handle multiple customer accounts.
• Strong analytical, organizational, planning, verbal and written communications skills are a must.
• Proficient using a variety of computer programs.
• Must have a personal vehicle for use during working hours.
• Must have current vehicle liability insurance.
• Valid driver's license and driving record within MVR policy guidelines.

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