Beverage Field Sales Associate – Merch & Accounts Growth

columbiainternal; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Columbia Distributing is hiring a Sales Associate to support sales, merchandising and distribution goals across assigned accounts. The role includes balancing customer service with product presentation and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities include providing route relief, maintaining product knowledge and building strong relationships with customers and internal teams. A full-time schedule with varying days, including weekends, is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED; Bachelor’s preferred.
• 1 year beverage industry sales experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required; minimum 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Sell, rotate and merchandise Columbia Distributing portfolio in accounts.
• Provide route relief for Sales Representatives.
• Interact with internal departments, suppliers and customers.
• Maintain industry knowledge on beer, non-alcoholic beverages, food journals and trends.
• Submit reporting, preplans and surveys by due dates.
• Manage inventory expenses per policy.
• Understand MVP Standards and monitor competitive activity.

Skills

Accountability

Industry knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship building

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Columbia Distributing is hiring a Sales Associate to support sales, merchandising and distribution goals across assigned accounts. The role includes balancing customer service with product presentation and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities include providing route relief, maintaining product knowledge and building strong relationships with customers and internal teams. A full-time schedule with varying days, including weekends, is expected.