Sales Associate - Small Format - King County, WA
Washington Staffing, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98101
Sales Associate - Small Format
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, and interacting respectfully with inter-company departments, suppliers, and customers. They are also expected to establish and maintain a high level of industry knowledge, 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, and monitor competitive activity and communicate strategies. Key competencies include a strong sense of accountability, general knowledge of industry products, excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines. The work environment includes working indoors with frequent walking in customer accounts. Physical demands include lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling up to 50lbs, bending/stoop/crouch/squat/using arms/wrists/hands/grasping, and the use of industry tools such as hand trucks, six wheelers, manual pallet jacks, and box cutters. The position also requires work indoors and outdoors, and driving is required. This is a full-time position, days/hours of work vary, and may include weekends. The ability to travel throughout the day to customer accounts is required. Required education and experience includes a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license and auto insurance, and a 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. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the 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 applicants may be eligible for 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. 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.
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, and interacting respectfully with inter-company departments, suppliers, and customers. They are also expected to establish and maintain a high level of industry knowledge, 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, and monitor competitive activity and communicate strategies. Key competencies include a strong sense of accountability, general knowledge of industry products, excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines. The work environment includes working indoors with frequent walking in customer accounts. Physical demands include lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling up to 50lbs, bending/stoop/crouch/squat/using arms/wrists/hands/grasping, and the use of industry tools such as hand trucks, six wheelers, manual pallet jacks, and box cutters. The position also requires work indoors and outdoors, and driving is required. This is a full-time position, days/hours of work vary, and may include weekends. The ability to travel throughout the day to customer accounts is required. Required education and experience includes a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license and auto insurance, and a 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. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the 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 applicants may be eligible for 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. 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.