Direct Sales Representative

Columbia Distributing • Wilsonville, OR

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

Direct Sales Representatives support the sales team by providing a high level of customer service to accounts and delivering sales calls.

Requirements

• General knowledge of industry products
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers
• High School diploma or GED required
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-year previous sales experience
• Six months previous merchandising experience

Responsibilities

• Pre-plan sales calls and objectives
• Call on accounts according to established frequency and provide exceptional customer service and follow through while developing rapport with assigned accounts
• Recommend and execute special promotions as needed and/or directed
• Submit all required paperwork such as preplans, ad trackers, surveys, expense reports, and mileage reports by their respective due date
• Attend general sales meetings, supplier meetings and department meetings as directed by Manager

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• 401k plan
• 80 hours of vacation every year
• 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• incentives/bonuses/annual bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED