Beverage Route Sales Specialist

columbiainternal; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k plan

Vacation time and paid holidays

Job summary

Columbia Distributing in Oregon seeks a Sales Associate to support sales, merchandising and distribution goals by assisting execution of business objectives and company initiatives. You will sell, rotate and merchandise the Columbia Distributing portfolio across assigned accounts, provide route relief, and interact with internal teams, suppliers and customers.

The role requires a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and willingness to travel; benefits include healthcare, 401k and paid

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required; minimum age 21.

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 industry knowledge: beer, non-alcoholic, food journals, trends, market share, etc.
• Maintain themed programs to meet supplier and company standards.
• Submit all required reporting, preplans, trackers, surveys, market surveys, expense report by 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

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Columbia Distributing in Oregon seeks a Sales Associate to support sales, merchandising and distribution goals by assisting execution of business objectives and company initiatives. You will sell, rotate and merchandise the Columbia Distributing portfolio across assigned accounts, provide route relief, and interact with internal teams, suppliers and customers.

The role requires a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and willingness to travel; benefits include healthcare, 401k and paid