Beverage Sales Associate – Merchandising & Route Support

columbiaexternalcareersite; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Columbia Distributing is seeking Sales Associates to accomplish sales, merchandising and distribution goals by assisting the execution of business objectives and company initiatives. You will effectively sell, rotate and merchandise the portfolio across assigned accounts, while providing route relief for Sales Representatives as scheduled.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to build relationships with internal and external customers, and a proactive approach to staying informed

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance; must be 21+.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree; 1 year beverage industry sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Sell, rotate and merchandise the Columbia Distributing portfolio in all accounts.
• Provide route relief for Sales Representatives as scheduled.
• Interact with inter-company departments, suppliers and customers.
• Maintain knowledge of beer, non-alcoholic, food journals, trends, market share, etc.
• Maintain themed programs to meet supplier and company standards.
• Submit reporting, preplans, trackers, surveys, MVPs, expense and mileage reports on time.
• Manage inventory expenses per company policy.
• Understand and assist MVP Standards.
• Monitor competitive activity and communicate strategies.

Skills

Accountability

Industry knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship building

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Columbia Distributing is seeking Sales Associates to accomplish sales, merchandising and distribution goals by assisting the execution of business objectives and company initiatives. You will effectively sell, rotate and merchandise the portfolio across assigned accounts, while providing route relief for Sales Representatives as scheduled.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to build relationships with internal and external customers, and a proactive approach to staying informed