Beverage Route Sales & Merchandising Pro

Columbia Distributing; Springfield (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Distributing in the United States seeks Sales Associates to drive sales, merchandising, and distribution goals by supporting our business objectives across assigned accounts. You will provide route relief for Sales Representatives, engage with customers and internal teams, and build strong relationships while maintaining industry knowledge of beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and food journals.

You will execute themed programs, complete required reports, and help manage inventory and MVP

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Effectively 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 appropriate themed programs to meet supplier and company standards.
• Submit all required reporting, preplans, trackers, surveys, market surveys (MVPs), expense report, mileage log, etc. by the required due date.
• Manage inventory expenses in accordance with company policy.
• Understand and assist with MVP Standards.
• Monitor competitive activity and communicate strategies.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Independence

Time management

Driving/travel

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Columbia Distributing in the United States seeks Sales Associates to drive sales, merchandising, and distribution goals by supporting our business objectives across assigned accounts. You will provide route relief for Sales Representatives, engage with customers and internal teams, and build strong relationships while maintaining industry knowledge of beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and food journals.

You will execute themed programs, complete required reports, and help manage inventory and MVP