Beverage Sales & Merchandising Specialist

columbiaexternalcareersite; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Columbia Distributing is seeking a full-time Sales Associate in Oregon to execute sales, merchandising and distribution initiatives. You will assist in achieving business objectives and collaborate with internal teams to maintain strong customer relationships.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel within the day to customer accounts. Beverage industry experience is preferred, with opportunities for incentives and benefits.

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.
• 1 year of beverage industry sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sell and merchandise the Columbia Distributing portfolio in assigned accounts.
• Provide route relief for Sales Representatives as scheduled.
• Interact with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Maintain industry knowledge of beer, non-alcoholic, food journals and trends.
• Submit reports, preplans, trackers, surveys, MVPs, expense reports and mileage logs on time.
• Manage inventory expenses per company policy.
• Understand and apply MVP Standards.
• Monitor competitive activity and communicate strategies.

Skills

Accountability

Industry knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship building

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Hand truck

Pallet jack

Six wheeler

Job description

Columbia Distributing is seeking a full-time Sales Associate in Oregon to execute sales, merchandising and distribution initiatives. You will assist in achieving business objectives and collaborate with internal teams to maintain strong customer relationships.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel within the day to customer accounts. Beverage industry experience is preferred, with opportunities for incentives and benefits.