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Sales Associate - On Premise
Everett, WA
Job Description
Summary
Express Sales Associates are to maintain rotation and freshness of our products through execution of proper sales, merchandising and distribution as directed from the execution of our business objectives and company initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities
- Effectively rotate and merchandise the Columbia Distributing portfolio in all assigned accounts
- 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.
- 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 and/or retail Standards
- Monitor competitive activity and communicate strategies
- Assist as needed with other company priorities such as completing account resets or assisting with maintenance of events/festivals activities
Key Competencies
- 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
People Management
None
Work Environment
Work indoors with frequent walking in customer accounts.
Physical Demands
- Lift/Carry and Push/Pull up to 50 lbs.
- Bend/stoop/crouch/squat/use arms/wrists/hands/grasp
- Use of industry tools: hand truck, six-wheeler, manual pallet jack, box cutter
- Work indoors and outdoors
- Must be able to drive and operate a vehicle
Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, days/hours of work vary, and may include weekends.
Travel
Ability to travel throughout the day to customer accounts.
Required Education and Experience
- High School diploma or GED required
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance required
- Minimum of 21 years of age
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree
- 1 year of previous beverage industry sales experience
Compensation
- Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.
- 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].
Columbia Distributing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1+ years
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