Washington Staffing
Sales Associate - South Sound - Chain - Poulsbo, WA
Washington Staffing, Poulsbo, Washington, United States, 98370
Back Sales Associate - South Sound
Sales Associates accomplish sales, merchandising and distribution goals by assisting the execution of business objectives and company initiatives. Key responsibilities include effectively selling, rotating and merchandising the Columbia Distributing portfolio in all assigned accounts, providing route relief for sales representatives as scheduled, interacting respectfully and maintaining dialogue with inter-company departments, suppliers and customers, establishing and maintaining a high level of industry knowledge, maintaining appropriate themed programs to meet supplier and company standards, submitting all required reporting, preplans, trackers, surveys, market surveys, expense report, mileage log, etc. by the required due date, managing inventory expenses in accordance with company policy, understanding and assisting with MVP standards, and monitoring competitive activity and communicating strategies. Key competencies include a 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, and ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Work environment includes working indoors with frequent walking in customer accounts, lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling up to 50lbs, bending/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, and driving required. Position type/expected hours of work is full-time, days/hours of work vary, and may include weekends. Travel ability includes the ability to travel throughout the day to customer accounts. Required education and experience includes a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license and auto insurance, minimum of 21 years of age. Preferred education and experience includes a bachelor's degree and 1 year of previous beverage industry sales experience. Compensation is 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. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, enrollment in the company's 401k plan, 80 hours of vacation every year, 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year, incentives/bonuses/annual bonuses, classification: non-exempt, reports to: district manager, equal opportunity employer including disability/vets, 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.
Sales Associates accomplish sales, merchandising and distribution goals by assisting the execution of business objectives and company initiatives. Key responsibilities include effectively selling, rotating and merchandising the Columbia Distributing portfolio in all assigned accounts, providing route relief for sales representatives as scheduled, interacting respectfully and maintaining dialogue with inter-company departments, suppliers and customers, establishing and maintaining a high level of industry knowledge, maintaining appropriate themed programs to meet supplier and company standards, submitting all required reporting, preplans, trackers, surveys, market surveys, expense report, mileage log, etc. by the required due date, managing inventory expenses in accordance with company policy, understanding and assisting with MVP standards, and monitoring competitive activity and communicating strategies. Key competencies include a 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, and ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Work environment includes working indoors with frequent walking in customer accounts, lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling up to 50lbs, bending/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, and driving required. Position type/expected hours of work is full-time, days/hours of work vary, and may include weekends. Travel ability includes the ability to travel throughout the day to customer accounts. Required education and experience includes a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license and auto insurance, minimum of 21 years of age. Preferred education and experience includes a bachelor's degree and 1 year of previous beverage industry sales experience. Compensation is 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. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, enrollment in the company's 401k plan, 80 hours of vacation every year, 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year, incentives/bonuses/annual bonuses, classification: non-exempt, reports to: district manager, equal opportunity employer including disability/vets, 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.