Territory Beverage Sales Associate - Local Route & Benefits

Columbia Distributing; Poulsbo (WA); On-site; USD 30,996 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401k plan

80 hours of vacation

7-8 days of paid holidays

Job summary

Columbia Distributing is hiring a Sales Associate in Poulsbo, Washington. The role focuses on achieving sales goals, merchandising the Red Bull portfolio, and managing inventory expenses. Candidates need a valid driver's license, high school diploma, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position involves both indoor and outdoor work with physical demands, including lifting up to 165 lbs. Benefits include insurance,401k enrollment, vacation, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Sales Fundamental training required upon hiring.

Responsibilities

• Effectively sell, rotate and merchandise the Red Bull portfolio in all assigned accounts.
• Accomplish sales and distribution goals by assisting execution of business objectives.
• Provide route relief for Sales Representatives as scheduled.
• Manage inventory expenses in accordance with company policy.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Effective organizational and time management skills

General knowledge of industry products

Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers

Bilingual preferred

Education

High School diploma or GED

Valid driver's license and auto insurance

Tools

Manual pallet jack

Hand truck

Box cutter

Job description

14d

Red Bull - Sales Associate

#26-349

Multiple Locations

Working Locations

Bremerton

,

Washington

,

United States

Port Orchard

,

Washington

,

United States

Poulsbo

,

Washington

,

United States

Pay Range

$22.50 - $23.50 per hour

Job Details

**Summary**

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
  
  

**Key Competencies**

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

**People Management**

None

**Work Environment**

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/ bon