Beverage Route Sales & Merchandising Pro

columbiaexternalcareersite; Washington; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

401k plan

Vacation time (80 hours yearly)

Paid holidays

Incentives/Bonuses

Job summary

Columbia Distributing is seeking a full-time Route Sales/Delivery Associate to sell and merchandise our beer and beverage portfolio across assigned accounts. You will provide route relief for Sales Representatives and interact with internal teams, suppliers, and customers daily.

Maintain industry knowledge and execute themed programs to meet standards. Requires a valid driver's license, 21+ years old, and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Maintain themed programs to meet supplier and company standards.
• Submit all required reporting, preplans, trackers, surveys, and market surveys by the due date.
• Manage inventory expenses in accordance with company policy.
• Understand and assist with MVP Standards.
• Monitor competitive activity and communicate strategies.

Skills

Accountability

Industry knowledge

Communication

Relationship building

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver's license & auto insurance

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Beverage industry sales experience (preferred)

Job description

Columbia Distributing is seeking a full-time Route Sales/Delivery Associate to sell and merchandise our beer and beverage portfolio across assigned accounts. You will provide route relief for Sales Representatives and interact with internal teams, suppliers, and customers daily.

Maintain industry knowledge and execute themed programs to meet standards. Requires a valid driver's license, 21+ years old, and a high school diploma.