Sales Associate - Wine & Spirits

Columbia Distributing • Portland, OR

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About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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: Wine, non-alcoholic, Spirits, market share, market trends 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.

Benefits

• 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).
• Employees are eligible for Car and Cell phone allowance.
• Hired applicant may be eligible for incentives/ bonuses/ annual bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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