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Klemtu Spirit Sales Manager Position Overview:
Klemtu Spirit is a smoked fish brand developed by the Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation, representing the values of small-batch craftsmanship and community-driven entrepreneurship. As the Klemtu Spirit Sales Manager, you will take on a senior, independent leadership role, driving sales growth, launching new products, and expanding retail and wholesale relationships. This role is key to building the brand’s presence in Canadian & international markets, while ensuring alignment with the Nation’s goals of sustainable community employment and business development.
Details:
Location: Remote within BC, with occasional travel as needed. Preference for Vancouver or Campbell River based.
Reports To: CEO, Kitasoo Xai’xais Development Corporation
Employment Type: 1 year Term, Full-Time with possibility of extension
Compensation:
Base Salary: $65,000 - $70,000
Commission/Bonus: Up to 10% based upon agreed objectives in year
Key Responsibilities:
Sales Leadership
- Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to grow Klemtu Spirit’s market presence.
- Build and maintain relationships with retail and wholesale partners, securing new distribution channels.
- Drive sales for existing smoked salmon filets and the new "nuggets" product, while identifying opportunities for product diversification.
Market Expansion
- Identify and prioritize target markets and audiences, focusing on boutique retailers, specialty grocers, and online platforms.
- Provide strategic recommendations for potential international market entry based on performance and demand.
Marketing Oversight
- Lead the development of marketing materials that highlight Klemtu Spirit’s core values: “small batch,” “specialty,” and “community-driven.”
- Manage social media pages with support from MOWI and KXDC, ensuring consistent and compelling brand storytelling.
- Organize and oversee promotional activities, including local activations such as pop-up events and sampling initiatives.
Performance & Reporting
- Set and achieve ambitious sales targets, tracking progress and reporting results to Kitasoo Seafoods leadership.
- Use insights from market trends, consumer feedback, and distribution performance to refine strategies and recommend adjustments.
Product Development
- Collaborate with leadership to explore and implement new product opportunities, using consumer insights to inform decisions.
Klemtu Spirit is a smoked fish brand developed by the Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation, representing the values of small-batch craftsmanship and community-driven entrepreneurship. As the Klemtu Spirit Sales Manager, you will take on a senior, independent leadership role, driving sales growth, launching new products, and expanding retail and wholesale relationships. This role is key to building the brand’s presence in Canadian & international markets, while ensuring alignment with the Nation’s goals of sustainable community employment and business development.
Details:
Location: Remote within BC, with occasional travel as needed. Preference for Vancouver or Campbell River based.
Reports To: CEO, Kitasoo Xai’xais Development Corporation
Employment Type: 1 year Term, Full-Time with possibility of extension
Compensation:
Base Salary: $65,000 - $70,000
Commission/Bonus: Up to 10% based upon agreed objectives in year
Key Responsibilities:
Sales Leadership
- Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to grow Klemtu Spirit’s market presence.
- Build and maintain relationships with retail and wholesale partners, securing new distribution channels.
- Drive sales for existing smoked salmon filets and the new "nuggets" product, while identifying opportunities for product diversification.
Market Expansion
- Identify and prioritize target markets and audiences, focusing on boutique retailers, specialty grocers, and online platforms.
- Provide strategic recommendations for potential international market entry based on performance and demand.
Marketing Oversight
- Lead the development of marketing materials that highlight Klemtu Spirit’s core values: “small batch,” “specialty,” and “community-driven.”
- Manage social media pages with support from MOWI and KXDC, ensuring consistent and compelling brand storytelling.
- Organize and oversee promotional activities, including local activations such as pop-up events and sampling initiatives.
Performance & Reporting
- Set and achieve ambitious sales targets, tracking progress and reporting results to Kitasoo Seafoods leadership.
- Use insights from market trends, consumer feedback, and distribution performance to refine strategies and recommend adjustments.
Product Development
- Collaborate with leadership to explore and implement new product opportunities, using consumer insights to inform decisions.
Qualifications & Experience
Experience:
- 3-5+ years in sales, business development, or marketing, preferably within the food or CPG industries.
Skills:
- Proven track record of securing and growing retail and wholesale accounts.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results.
Attributes:
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for driving growth.
- Familiarity with Indigenous-led businesses and community-driven values is an asset.
- 3-5+ years in sales, business development, or marketing, preferably within the food or CPG industries.
Skills:
- Proven track record of securing and growing retail and wholesale accounts.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results.
Attributes:
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for driving growth.
- Familiarity with Indigenous-led businesses and community-driven values is an asset.