Beverage Sales Associate - Route & Merchandising Pro

Columbia Distributing Inc; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Job summary

Columbia Distributing Inc. is seeking a Sales Associate to support sales, merchandising and distribution goals. You will assist in executing business objectives, provide route relief for Sales Representatives, and interact with customers and suppliers to maintain high industry knowledge.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to work independently, and travel to customer accounts. It offers full-time hours with potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.

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.
• Strong sense of accountability
• General knowledge of industry products.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Independence / self-management

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Columbia Distributing Inc. is seeking a Sales Associate to support sales, merchandising and distribution goals. You will assist in executing business objectives, provide route relief for Sales Representatives, and interact with customers and suppliers to maintain high industry knowledge.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to work independently, and travel to customer accounts. It offers full-time hours with potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits.