Sales Associate

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

Sales Associatesaccomplish sales, merchandising and distribution goals by assisting the execution of business objectives and company initiatives.

Key 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.

Key Competencies

• 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.

Work Environment

Work indoors with frequent walking in customer accounts

Physical Demands

• Lift/Carry and Push/Pull up to 50lbs
• Bend/stoop/crouch/squat/use arms/wrists/hands/grasp.
• Use of industry tools: hand truck, six wheeler, manual pallet jack, box cutter
• Work indoors and outdoors.
• Driving required

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, days/hours of work vary, and may include weekends.

Travel

Ability to travel throughout the day to customer accounts.

Required Education and Experience

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

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• 1 year of previous beverage industry sales experience

Compensation

• Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.
• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees are also eligible for 80 hours of vacation every year and 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year (depending on location).
• Hired applicant may be eligible for incentives/ bonuses/ annual bonuses.

Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports to: District Manager

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets