Sales Associate - Red Bull

Columbia Distributing • Poulsbo, WA

6d

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; provides scheduled route relief for Sales Representatives; manages inventory expenses; maintains industry knowledge and monitors competitive activity; and completes required reporting and other assigned tasks. The position also requires adherence to state liquor laws and company Core Values.

This is a full-time position with varying days and hours. Work is indoors with occasional outdoor work. Physical requirements include lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 165 pounds; using arms, wrists, and hands to grasp; using industry tools; and driving and operating a vehicle.

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 pounds.
• Proficiency in using 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 skills preferred.
• Minimum one year of previous industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Effectively sell, rotate, and merchandise the Red Bull portfolio in all assigned accounts.
• Accomplish sales and distribution goals by assisting with 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.
• Maintain a high level of industry knowledge, including knowledge of Red Bull, CSDs, trends, and market share.
• 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 required reporting, preplans, trackers, surveys, market surveys (MVPs), expense reports, mileage logs, and other materials by their required due dates.
• Understand and assist with MVP Standards.
• Adhere to all state liquor laws and regulations.
• Complete other assigned tasks or projects.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company's Core Values at all times.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for employees and their families.
• Dental insurance for employees and their families.
• Vision insurance for employees and their families.
• Basic life insurance for employees and their families.
• Company 401(k) plan enrollment.
• 80 hours of vacation each year.
• 7–8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year, depending on location.
• May be eligible for incentives, bonuses, or annual bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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