Sales Associate - Red Bull

Columbia Distributing•Bremerton, WA

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 Red Bull portfolio in assigned accounts and provides route relief for Sales Representatives as scheduled. Sales Associates manage inventory expenses in accordance with company policy, maintain industry knowledge, monitor competitive activity, and communicate strategies. They also submit required reports and other documentation by due dates, assist with MVP Standards, follow applicable state liquor laws and regulations, and complete other assigned tasks. The position is full-time, with days and hours that vary. Work is primarily indoors with occasional outdoor work.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
High school diploma or GED.
Sales Fundamental, including CSP training and certification, required upon hiring.
General knowledge of industry products.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 165 lbs.
Ability to use arms, wrists, and hands, including grasping.
Proficiency with industry tools, including a hand truck, six-wheeler, manual pallet jack, and box cutter.
Ability to drive and operate a vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability preferred.
At least one year of previous industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Sell, rotate, and merchandise the Red Bull portfolio in all assigned accounts.
Accomplish sales and distribution goals by assisting with 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 dialogue with internal departments, suppliers, and customers.
Maintain industry knowledge of Red Bull, CSDs, trends, and market share.
Use CUPE courses to improve effectiveness.
Monitor competitive activity and communicate strategies.
Maintain themed programs that meet supplier and company standards.
Submit required reporting, preplans, trackers, surveys, market surveys (MVPs), expense reports, mileage logs, and other materials by their due dates.
Understand and assist with MVP Standards.
Adhere to state liquor laws and regulations.
Complete other assigned tasks or projects.
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company's Core Values.