Beverage Sales & Merchandising Specialist

Columbia Distributing Company; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Columbia Distributing is seeking a Sales Associate to support sales, merchandising, and distribution goals across assigned accounts. You will assist in executing business objectives and company initiatives while providing route relief for Sales Representatives as scheduled.

You will interact with internal departments, suppliers and customers, build strong relationships, and maintain knowledge of beer, non-alcoholic products, and market trends.

Qualifications

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

Multitasking

Accountability

Product knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Columbia Distributing is seeking a Sales Associate to support sales, merchandising, and distribution goals across assigned accounts. You will assist in executing business objectives and company initiatives while providing route relief for Sales Representatives as scheduled.

You will interact with internal departments, suppliers and customers, build strong relationships, and maintain knowledge of beer, non-alcoholic products, and market trends.