Wild Life Distillery is located in Canmore, Alberta, and our team is growing!
If you wish to join us in connecting the world to craft spirits through authenticity, creativity, and good stories, then keep reading. We are searching for a relationship-driven sales professional who is passionate about growing the Wild Life brand throughout Calgary by building trusted partnerships with on-premise and retail customers and creating memorable brand experiences.
What We Believe
Wild Life Distillery (WLD) connects craft to community. By building a team focused on authenticity, consistency, and commitment to betterment, we seek to inspire people to drink WLD, share WLD, and be WLD. The WLD lifestyle is driven by adventure, awe-inspiring wilderness, quality craftsmanship, and our unique community. It is about finding freedom in our day-to-day lives, spending time with friends, and living each day to the fullest.
Who We Are
Wild Life Distillery is an award-winning craft distillery based in Canmore, Alberta, where prairie grain meets Rocky Mountain water. We exist to relentlessly craft premium spirits that deepen mountain life and bring people together in wild places. We are a craft distillery built on high standards: for our products, our relationships, and our work. We care about holding ourselves accountable, putting the team ahead of the person, and committing to constantly improving. We believe lifestyle matters, and that meaningful work should support a meaningful life, not replace it.
About the Role
Are you a seasoned mixologist with deep roots in Calgary's hospitality community, looking to turn your industry experience into a rewarding sales career? As the Calgary Sales Account Manager, you'll be responsible for growing Wild Life Distillery's presence across Calgary by developing strong partnerships with bars, restaurants, hotels, event venues, and select retail partners. Success comes from showing up consistently, earning trust, and creating long-term value for both our customers and our brand.
You'll have ownership of your territory, the support of an experienced sales team, and the opportunity to help shape Wild Life's continued growth. We're looking for someone who enjoys taking initiative, solving problems, and contributing beyond a traditional job description. This role reports directly to the Alberta Sales Manager.
Success in This Role Looks Like
- Wild Life becomes a trusted partner throughout Calgary's hospitality community.
- Strong, long-term relationships are built with bartenders, managers, buyers, and owners.
- Our products are thoughtfully represented behind the bar, on cocktail menus, and in retail stores.
- Sales opportunities are consistently followed through, documented, and converted into lasting business — nothing is left to memory or lost along the way.
- Customers know they can rely on you to deliver on your commitments with professionalism and integrity.
What You'll Do
- Own and grow a defined Calgary territory focused primarily on on-premise accounts, while supporting select retail partners, to achieve monthly sales targets and activity goals.
- Build long-term, trust-based relationships with bartenders, managers, buyers, and hospitality teams.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities that align with the Wild Life brand and portfolio.
- Support cocktail menu placements and ensure thoughtful, consistent brand execution.
- Plan and deliver tastings, staff training, consumer events, and product education sessions that reflect Wild Life's standards.
- Represent Wild Life professionally at trade shows, festivals, and community events.
- Create and maintain meaningful connections within the community, developing experiences that encourage consumers to discover, adopt, and live the Wild Life brand.
- Maintain accurate CRM records, territory plans, and customer follow-up.
- Share regular territory updates and business insights with sales leadership.
- Contribute as a reliable, accountable member of the Wild Life sales team, recognizing that responsibilities will evolve as the business grows.
How We Work
We're a craft distillery built on high standards — for our products, our relationships, and our work. We believe meaningful work should support a meaningful life, not replace it. We value direct, honest communication and expect people to be human, open, and clear with one another.
You'll thrive here if you:
- Focus on the right work — follow through, act on feedback, and finish what you start.
- Care enough to work hard — show up prepared, engaged, and accountable.
- Put the team before ego — success is shared, not guarded.
- Own it and figure it out — bring solutions, not just problems.
- Maintain integrity when no one is watching — your standards don't depend on supervision.
Who You Are
- 2+ years of sales experience, ideally from the beverage alcohol, CPG, or hospitality industry.
- Well connected within Calgary's on-premise hospitality landscape and community.
- Passionate about cocktails, premium spirits, and the craft beverage industry; strong understanding of mixology, cocktail design, menu strategy, and bar operations is highly desirable.
- Strong relationship-building skills and sound judgment.
- Organized, self-directed, and comfortable managing an independent territory.
- Strategic thinker who enjoys identifying opportunities, developing action plans, and following through.
- Clear communication skills and comfort working independently.
- Knowledge of Alberta liquor regulations, current market trends, and the craft spirits landscape.
- Experience with data tracking, reporting, and CRM systems.
- Alignment with Wild Life's values and a long-term mindset.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus opportunity.
- Extended health and dental benefits.
- Vehicle allowance.
- Cell phone allowance.
- Trade spend budget to support account development.
- Paid vacation.
- Thoughtful onboarding and ongoing coaching.
- Career growth opportunities as Wild Life continues to expand.
- A collaborative, grounded team that values trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Great people, great spirits, and time together in wild places.
The Fine Print
Successful applicants:
- Hold, or will obtain and maintain, a valid AGLC ProServe certification.
- Own and maintain a reliable vehicle.
- Hold a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.
- Are available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Are able to lift and move product and equipment (up to 40 lbs).
- Are willing and able to work select evenings and weekends for events and tastings, with notice.
Why Wild Life
At Wild Life, we're building something that lasts. We're committed to producing exceptional spirits, building authentic relationships, and creating a workplace where people are challenged, supported, and proud of what they accomplish together. If you're looking for a role where your contribution matters, your judgment is trusted, and your success directly impacts a growing Alberta craft distillery, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for this role to [email protected]. Use the subject line “Calgary Sales WLD Application” so we know you've read this posting thoroughly.
Equity & inclusion
Wild Life Distillery is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel respected, valued, and supported. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, please make them known in your application and we will work with you to help meet your needs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
