Sales Associate - Red Bull - Bellingham, WA

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Sales Associates are to accomplish sales, merchandising and distribution goals by assisting the execution of business objectives and company initiatives. Primary responsibilities include effectively selling, rotating, and merchandising the Red Bull portfolio in all assigned accounts, accomplishing sales and distribution goals, providing route relief for sales representatives as scheduled, managing inventory expenses in accordance with company policy, interacting respectfully with inter-company departments, suppliers, and customers, establishing and maintaining a high level of industry knowledge, utilizing Columbia University for Professional Education (CUPE) courses to improve effectiveness, monitoring competitive activity and communicating strategies, maintaining appropriate themed programs to meet supplier and company standards, submitting all required reporting, preplans, trackers, surveys, market surveys (MVPs), expense reports, mileage log, etc. by the required due date, understanding and assisting with MVP Standards, adhering to all state liquor laws and regulations, and completing all other tasks or projects as assigned. Demonstrate behaviors consistent with those of the company's core values at all times.

Key Competencies:

• General knowledge of industry products
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Bilingual preferred
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers

Work Environment:

• Work indoors with occasional outdoor work
• Physical Demands: Lift, carry, push, pull up to 165 lbs. Use arms, wrists, hands, grasp. Must be proficient in the use of industry tools including hand truck, six-wheeler, manual pallet jack, box cutter, etc. Must be able to drive and operate a vehicle

Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours will vary.

Required Education and Experience:

• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required
• High School diploma or GED required
• Sales Fundamental (which includes CSP training and certification) required upon hiring

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year previous industry experience preferred

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.

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.