Beverage Sales & Merchandising Specialist

Columbia Distributing; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Bonuses possible

Job summary

Columbia Distributing is seeking a Sales Associate to support sales, merchandising and distribution goals across assigned accounts in Kent, WA. This role involves rotating inventory, providing route relief to Sales Representatives, and maintaining strong relationships with customers and colleagues.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and some beverage industry exposure. A Bachelor's degree is a plus, with benefits including health coverage and 401k.

Qualifications

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

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

Valid driver's license

Beverage sales experience

Industry knowledge (beer, non-alcohol,

21+ years old

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 across assigned accounts in Kent, WA. This role involves rotating inventory, providing route relief to Sales Representatives, and maintaining strong relationships with customers and colleagues.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and some beverage industry exposure. A Bachelor's degree is a plus, with benefits including health coverage and 401k.