Sales Associate - Red Bull

Columbia Distributing • Portland, OR

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required
• High School diploma or GED required
• Sales Fundamental (which includes CSP training and certification) required upon hiring

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one (1) year previous industry experience preferred
• Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

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

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).
• 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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees