Beverage Route Sales & Merchandising Associate

Columbia Distributing; La Conner (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Distributing is hiring a Sales Associate to support sales, merchandising and distribution objectives across assigned accounts in Washington state.

You will help execute business objectives, rotate products, and maintain relationship with customers. This role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel within the region. Beverage industry experience is a plus and compensation includes benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance; minimum age 21.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1 year beverage industry sales experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Sell, rotate and merchandise the Columbia Distributing portfolio in all assigned accounts.
• Provide route relief for Sales Representatives as scheduled.
• Interact respectfully and maintain dialogue with inter-company departments, suppliers and customers.
• Establish and maintain a high level of industry knowledge: beer, non-alcoholic, food journals, trends, market share, etc.
• Maintain themed programs to meet supplier and company standards.
• Submit required reporting, preplans, trackers, surveys, market surveys (MVPs), expense reports, mileage logs, etc.
• Manage inventory expenses in accordance with company policy.
• Understand and assist with MVP Standards.
• Monitor competitive activity and communicate strategies.

Skills

Accountability

Customer relationships

Communication skills

Merchandising

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Columbia Distributing is hiring a Sales Associate to support sales, merchandising and distribution objectives across assigned accounts in Washington state.

You will help execute business objectives, rotate products, and maintain relationship with customers. This role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel within the region. Beverage industry experience is a plus and compensation includes benefits.