Sales Associate - Wine & Spirits - Kent, WA

Sales Associate – Wine & Spirits

Location: Kent, Washington, United States
Pay Range: $22.00 – $22.50/hr

Sales Associates accomplish sales, merchandising, and distribution goals by assisting the execution of business objectives and company initiatives.

• 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 reports, 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.

• 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 meeting deadlines.

Work indoors with frequent walking in customer accounts.

• Lift / carry and push / pull up to 50 lbs.
• 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.

This is a full‑time position; days/hours of work vary and may include weekends.

Ability to travel throughout the day to customer accounts.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required; minimum of 21 years of age.

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

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.

• Paid vacation and sick days.
• Holiday pay.
• Competitive health insurance plans.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Short‑term disability.
• More benefits may not be available for positions covered under active CBA, seasonal, or part‑time.

Classification:
Non‑Exempt

Reports to:

District Manager

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.