Sales Associate - Wine (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

Full Time

  Columbia Distributing

  Portland, Oregon

Job Description

Columbia Distributing is one of the nation's largest malt beverage, wine and non-alcoholic distributors. Our success is based on the fact that we never lose sight of delivering what are really important--quality products, timely service, and a genuine concern for our customers' needs. And we succeed because of the enthusiasm and dedication our employees bring to their jobs every day. Whether it's their dedication to our customers, their dedication to the communities we serve, or their dedication to each other--it's the people who work here that make it such a great place to work.

When you work for Columbia Distributing, you are part of a progressive, growing organization with a reputation for high quality products and services. We are hardworking, dedicated, men and women who have set out to become the nation's top distributor. 

Summary

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, wine, spirits, 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/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

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Valid driver's license and auto insurance required
  • Minimum of 18 years of age

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 1 year of previous beverage industry sales experience 

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.

How To Apply

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