Sales Associate - Red Bull

Columbia Distributing Company; Poulsbo (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) Plan with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Columbia Distributing Company in Poulsbo, WA seeks a Sales Associate to drive sales, merchandising, and distribution within assigned accounts. You will support route relief, manage inventory, and coordinate with inter-department teams to meet objectives.

This full-time role requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a High School diploma or GED, and CSP training/certification upon hiring; strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Valid driver\'s license and auto insurance required
• High School diploma or GED required
• Sales Fundamental (which includes CSP training and certification) required upon hiring

Responsibilities

• Sell, rotate and merchandise the Red Bull portfolio in all assigned accounts
• Assist in accomplishing sales and distribution goals
• Provide route relief for Sales Representatives as scheduled
• Manage inventory expenses per policy
• Interact with internal departments, suppliers and customers
• Maintain knowledge of Red Bull products, trends and market share
• Utilize CUPE courses to improve effectiveness
• Monitor competitive activity and communicate strategies
• Maintain supplier and company themed programs
• Submit required reports and documentation on time
• Adhere to state liquor laws and regulations
• Build relationships with customers
• Demonstrate Columbia Distributing core values

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Relationship building

Education

High School diploma or GED

Sales Fundamentals/CSP training

Job description

Sales Associates are to accomplish sales, merchandising and distribution goals by assisting the execution of business objectives and company initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Effectively sell, rotate and merchandise the Red Bull portfolio in all assigned accounts
• Accomplish sales and distribution goals by assisting the execution of business objectives and company initiatives
• Provide route relief for Sales Representatives as scheduled
• Manage inventory expenses in accordance with company policy
• Interact respectfully and maintain dialog with inter-company departments, suppliers and customers
• Establish and maintain a high level of industry knowledge: Red Bull, CSDs, trends, market share, etc.
• Utilize Columbia University for Professional Education (CUPE) courses to improve effectiveness
• Monitor competitive activity and communicate strategies
• 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
• Understand and assist with MVP Standards
• Adhere to all state liquor laws and regulations
• Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with those of the Company's Core Values at all times
• General knowledge of industry products
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers

People Management

None

Work indoors with occasional outdoor work.

Physical Demands

• Lift, carry, push, pull up to 165 lbs.
• Use arms, wrists, hands, grasp
• Must be proficient in the use of industry tools including hand truck, six-wheeler, manual pallet jack, box cutter, etc.
• Must be able to drive and operate a vehicle

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours will vary.

Required Education and Experience

• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required
• High School diploma or GED required
• Sales Fundamental (which includes CSP training and certification) required upon hiring

Preferred Education and Experience

• Minimum one (1) year previous industry experience preferred

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.

Columbia Distributing offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 24/7 virtual care, paid vacation, sick and holiday time, and a 401(k) plan with company match. Additional offerings inclu

AAP/EEO Statement

Columbia Distributing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please contact the Human Resources Dept. at [phone] or email [e-mail] if you have questions regarding reasonable accommodations.

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