THE GREATEST SAMPLING MANAGER JOB KNOWN TO CANS
We’re CANS: a new non-sweet soft drink that’s actually soft on your body and mind.
We’re looking for an ambitious City Manager (in Manchester) to take charge of our Store Hubs, Sampling CITY CREW & Event activations.
But most of all, fight the good fight against the sugar industry, one CANS at a time.
What You’ll Do
Lead the Sampling City Crew
- Plan, manage & execute the CANS Sampling Program
- Recruit, train & onboard new team members.
- Ensure smooth daily operations (staff coordination, admin, reporting)
- Keep CANS car fleet running & fully stocked. Like you, perfectly chilled at all times.
- Be the team’s go-to leader—solving issues & making every activation better.
Make running the Store Hub your own
- Manage our retail pop-ups —be the key contact & ensure smooth operations.
- Work with cafés to create customer experiences people tell their mates about
- Organise local events (TED-style talks, run clubs, cheese rolling)
- Keep stock flowing & looking fresh.
- Build a community of people wanting to live life without sugar spikes and crashes.
Be our point person at major events
- Plan & lead CANS activations at city events.
- Manage event setup, sampling teams & consumer engagement.
- Be the face of CANS for press, partners & the public.
- Gather insights, feedbacks & report back.
Manage Tools, Budget & Logistics
- Oversee sampling materials, POS tools & supply chains.
- Own the budget —keep operations tight and efficient.
- Solve problems on the go & ensure top-tier execution.
NOD IF YOU CONCUR:
- A born leader & team player – You inspire & get the best out of your team.
- A brand & events pro – You thrive in fast-paced activations with an eye for detail.
- Systematic, independent – but also creative head when needed.
- A problem-solver – Quick thinking & solutions-focused with common sense.
- Super organized & reliable – You keep schedules, stock & logistics on point.
- A natural communicator – You know how to engage teams, partners & consumers.
5-6 nods: You should definitely apply.
What’s on the table for you?
- A salary that won’t make your wallet weep (£30,000 OTE)
- Flexible hours and the chance to work from your favorite spot (be it a café or in one of our swanky electric Fiats)
- The chance to level up your skills and climb that career ladder with a fast growing start up
- A stash of CANS for your personal pleasure (who doesn’t love a bit of fizzy fun?)
- A friendly vibe where job satisfaction is the name of the game
- 25 days’ annual vacation allowance to travel the world with your free CANS in hand
How to throw your hat in the ring?
Just pop your CV and a cheeky cover letter over to jobs@cans.co.uk, telling us all about your fabulous experience and why you fancy being part of the CANS crew. Please kindly mention in the subject the vacancy name and location.
At CANS, we’re all about equal opportunities and we’re excited to meet applicants from all walks of life!
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Beverage Manufacturing
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