Sales Rep - Red Bull - Longview, WA

Columbia Distributing; Longview (WA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

80 hours of vacation annually

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading beverage distributor seeks a Sales Representative for Red Bull to drive sales and build customer relationships in Longview, WA. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree and experience in sales, ideally within the beverage industry. Responsibilities include meeting sales goals, promoting product visibility, and ensuring store standards. The role requires strong communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to work both indoors and outdoors. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Two years of previous sales experience required.
• One year of beverage industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute sales goals and adhere to company initiatives.
• Maximize distribution and promotions for products.
• Ensure adherence to Red Bull Store Standards.

Skills

General knowledge of industry products

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Bilingual preferred

Effective organizational and time management skills

Ability to develop strong relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Red Bull Sales Representatives are responsible for advancing and securing Red Bull sales in the market, performing functions to secure new business accounts and facilitating the needs of the existing sales accounts. This is accomplished through territory planning, selling, merchandising and communicating the achievement of company and supplier objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute against all sales and distribution goals by adhering to the monthly, quarterly and annual business objectives and company initiatives.
• Maximize distribution, displays and promotions for all new and existing products in all channels of the business.
• Ensure Red Bull Store Standards are followed and implemented in all accounts and channels.
• Manage inventory expenses to company policy.
• Track and monitor all monthly Red Bull brand goals and objectives.
• Work with district manager to execute and track all company and supplier goals to include volume, profit, distribution and promotional activity.
• Effectively sell, rotate and merchandise the Columbia Distributing portfolio in all assigned accounts.
• Have thorough knowledge of all decision makers in each account.
• Assist and attend all sales meetings, promotional events and company events/functions.
• Maintain a high level of industry knowledge: Red Bull, beer, non‑alcohol, food journals, trends, market share, etc.
• Participate in store resets, representing the company in a professional manner.
• Provide exceptional customer service and follow through, while developing rapport with assigned accounts.
• Maintain positive, cooperative and team‑oriented relationships with those you interact with while working.
• Adhere to all state liquor laws and regulations.
• Submit all required reporting, preplans, trackers, surveys, market surveys (MVPs), expense report, mileage log, etc.
• Monitor competitive activity and communicate strategies.
• Conduct promotions in assigned accounts monthly as required.
• Maintain minimum visibility in assigned accounts equal or greater than competition.
• Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned.

Key Competencies

• General knowledge of industry products.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers.

Work Environment

This job operates in our accounts, mostly indoors with occasional outdoor work.

Physical Demands

• Lift/Carry 50 lbs.
• Push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• Bend/stoop/crouch/squat/use arms/wrists/hands/grasp.
• Climb stairs/ladder.
• Work indoors and outdoors.
• Drive.
• Operate equipment.

Expected Hours of Work

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

Travel

Local travel only.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Minimum Two (2) Year Previous Sales Experience

• Minimum one (1) year previous beverage industry 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 can enroll in our company's 401(k) 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).