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Sales Associate - Vancouver, WA

Columbia Distributing

Vancouver, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$20–$20.49 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Auto Insurance, Communication Skills, Competitive Research, Customer Relations, Door-to-Door Sales, Driver's License, Hand Tools, Insurance, Market Share, Market Trend Analysis, Merchandising, Multitasking, Pallet Jack, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Sales, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Vancouver, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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Sales Associate
#26-173
Vancouver, Washington, United States
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Working Locations
Vancouver, Washington, United States

Pay Range
$20.00/hr-$20.49/hr

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

Key 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.

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.

Work Environment

Work indoors with frequent walking in customer accounts

Physical Demands


Lift/Carry and Push/Pull up to 50lbs
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.
Driving required

Position Type/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.

Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports to: District Manager

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets

Benefits
Paid Vacation and Sick Days Holiday Pay Competitive Health Insurance Plans 401(k) with company matching Short-Term Disability and More Benefits may not be available for positions covered under active CBA, seasonal, or part-time.

AAP/EEO Statement
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. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please contact the Human Resources Dept. at (425)251-9300 or email recruiting@coldist.com if you have questions regarding reasonable accommodations.

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.

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