Sales Associate

Columbia Distributing • Bend, OR

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About The Position

Sales Associates accomplish sales, merchandising, and distribution goals by assisting with the execution of business objectives and company initiatives. The role sells, rotates, and merchandises the Columbia Distributing portfolio in assigned accounts, provides scheduled route relief for Sales Representatives, and maintains relationships with internal departments, suppliers, and customers. The associate stays informed about industry products and trends, supports themed programs and MVP Standards, submits required reports and expense documentation, manages inventory expenses according to company policy, and monitors competitor activity. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with varying workdays and hours that may include weekends. Work involves travel throughout the day to customer accounts, driving, and working indoors and outdoors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• At least 21 years of age.
• 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, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong sense of accountability.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Sell, rotate, and merchandise the Columbia Distributing portfolio in assigned accounts.
• Provide route relief for Sales Representatives as scheduled.
• Interact respectfully and maintain dialogue with inter-company departments, suppliers, and customers.
• Maintain industry knowledge, including beer, non-alcoholic products, food journals, trends, and market share.
• Maintain themed programs in accordance with supplier and company standards.
• Submit required reporting, preplans, trackers, surveys, market surveys (MVPs), expense reports, and mileage logs by their due dates.
• Manage inventory expenses in accordance with company policy.
• Understand and assist with MVP Standards.
• Monitor competitive activity and communicate strategies.
• Travel throughout the day to customer accounts and drive as required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• 80 hours of vacation annually
• 7–8 days of paid holidays annually, depending on location
• May be eligible for incentives, bonuses, or annual bonuses

What This Job Offers

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