Sales Associate

Columbia Distributing • Poulsbo, WA

21h • Hybrid

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.
• High School diploma or GED required
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required; Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Ability to travel throughout the day to customer accounts.

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: beer, non-alcoholic, food journals, trends, market share, 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

• medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401k plan
• 80 hours of vacation every year
• 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• 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: 501-1,000 employees