Overview
Sales Associate - C Store - Everett, WA at Columbia Distributing.
Location : Everett, Washington; other listed locations include Bellingham, Washington.
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 beverages, 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 reports, mileage logs, 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.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required.Valid driver's license and auto insurance required; Minimum of 21 years of age.Bachelor's degree preferred.1 year of previous beverage industry sales experience.Work Environment & Physical Demands
Work indoors with frequent walking in customer accounts.Lift / Carry and Push / Pull up to 50 lbs; bend / stoop / crouch / squat; use arms, wrists, hands and grasp.Use of industry tools : hand truck, six-wheeler, manual pallet jack, box cutter.Work indoors and outdoors; driving required.Position Details
Position Type / Hours : Full-time; days / hours vary and may include weekends.Travel : Ability to travel throughout the day to customer accounts.Compensation : Pay range $21-$22 per hour. Actual compensation based on factors such as skill set, experience, location, etc.Benefits & Compliance
Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; 401(k) with company matching; paid vacation and holidays; eligibility for bonuses where applicable.Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability / Vets.Dress / behavior and other expectations per company policy; this job description is not a comprehensive listing of duties.Equal Opportunity
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.
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