Beverage Sales & Merchandising - Route Relief

Columbia Distributing; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Distributing is seeking a Sales Associate to support sales, merchandising and distribution goals in Vancouver, Washington.

You will sell, rotate and merchandise products, provide route relief for Sales Representatives, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of beer, non-alcoholic beverages, food journals and market trends. This full-time role requires a valid driver’s license, GED or high school diploma, and willingness to travel to customer sites.

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 but not 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.

Skills

Sales skills

Merchandising

Communication

Relationship building

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Columbia Distributing is seeking a Sales Associate to support sales, merchandising and distribution goals in Vancouver, Washington.

You will sell, rotate and merchandise products, provide route relief for Sales Representatives, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of beer, non-alcoholic beverages, food journals and market trends. This full-time role requires a valid driver’s license, GED or high school diploma, and willingness to travel to customer sites.