What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate - Wine & Spirits position at Columbia Distributing?
Summary
Sales Associates- Wine & Spirits are to 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, preferably in wine and spirits.
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.