Route Sales & Merchandising Specialist

columbiaexternalcareersite; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and basicLife

401(k) plan

Vacation (80 hours per year)

Paid holidays (7–8 days)

Incentives/bonuses

Job summary

Columbia Distributing is seeking a Sales Associate to support sales, merchandising, and distribution objectives. You will execute business plans, rotate and merchandise products, and provide route relief as scheduled.

This role requires strong communication, accountability, and the ability to build relationships with customers and internal teams. Preferred candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and beverage sales experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Sell, rotate and merchandise the Columbia Distributing portfolio in all assigned accounts.
• Provide route relief for Sales Representatives as scheduled.
• Interact respectfully with inter-company departments, suppliers and customers.
• Establish and maintain knowledge of beer, non-alcoholic, food journals, trends and market share.
• Maintain themed programs to meet supplier and company standards.
• Submit all required reporting, preplans, trackers and surveys by due date.
• Manage inventory expenses according to company policy.
• Understand and assist with MVP Standards.
• Monitor competitive activity and communicate strategies.

Skills

Accountability

Industry knowledge

Communication

Relationship building

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Hand truck

Six wheeler

Manual pallet jack

Box cutter

Job description

Columbia Distributing is seeking a Sales Associate to support sales, merchandising, and distribution objectives. You will execute business plans, rotate and merchandise products, and provide route relief as scheduled.

This role requires strong communication, accountability, and the ability to build relationships with customers and internal teams. Preferred candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and beverage sales experience.