Beverage Sales & Merchandising Specialist

Columbia Distributing Company; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Columbia Distributing is seeking Sales Associates to drive sales, merchandising, and distribution across assigned accounts in the Kent, WA area. The role supports route relief for Sales Representatives and emphasizes relationships with customers and suppliers.

Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, independence, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy. A valid driver’s license and 21+ years of age are required, with benefits including insurance and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required; minimum of 21 years of age.
• 1 year 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 industry knowledge: beer, non-alcoholic, food journals, trends, market share, etc.
• Submit all required reporting, preplans, trackers, surveys, MVPs, and mileage logs by due date.
• Drive indoors with frequent walking in customer accounts.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Account management

Accountability

Independent worker

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand truck

Six wheeler

Manual pallet jack

Box cutter

Job description

Columbia Distributing is seeking Sales Associates to drive sales, merchandising, and distribution across assigned accounts in the Kent, WA area. The role supports route relief for Sales Representatives and emphasizes relationships with customers and suppliers.

Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, independence, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy. A valid driver’s license and 21+ years of age are required, with benefits including insurance and retirement options.