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Kirkland, Washington, United States · On-site
Entry level
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Full-time
high school, bachelor degree
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Basic life insurance, 401k plan, Vacation
Posted 37d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Sales Representative is responsible for securing beverage sales, managing inventory, and developing programs to meet company and supplier objectives. They must maintain high visibility in assigned accounts and ensure standards are met through regular reporting and market surveys.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least two years of beverage industry sales experience and a high school diploma or GED. A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 165 lbs are required.
Full job description
Summary
Sales Representatives are essential to Columbia Distributing's success. Each rep is responsible for advancing and securing beverage sales in the market, performs functions to secure new business accounts and facilitates the needs of the existing sales accounts. This is accomplished through territory planning, selling, merchandising and communicating the achievement of company and supplier objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Manage inventory expenses in accordance with company policy.
Interact respectfully and maintain dialogue with inter-company departments, suppliers and customers
Support the rotating and merchandising of product
Complete all required training to improve performance and effectiveness
Maintain a high level of industry knowledge: beer, non-alcoholic, food journals, trends, market share, etc.
Create opportunities and develop programs appropriate to customer base.
Submit all required reporting, preplans, trackers, surveys, market surveys (MVPs), expense report, mileage log, etc. by the required due date.
Effectively sell the Columbia Distributing portfolio in all assigned accounts
Minimum visibility in assigned accounts must be equal to or greater than competition
Increase net core brand distribution over baseline throughout the year
Minimum MVP standards in eighty percent (80%) of accounts surveyed and above MVP standards in twenty percent (20%) of accounts surveyed
Accomplish sales and distribution goals by executing the monthly, quarterly and annual business objectives and company initiatives
Key Competencies
General knowledge of industry products
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Effective organizational and time management skills
Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers
Work Environment
This job operates in our accounts, mostly indoors with occasional outdoor work.
Physical Demands
Lift, carry, push, and 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.
Drive
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, days/hours of work vary, and may include weekends.
Travel
Local travel only
Required Education and Experience
High School diploma or GED required.
Sales Fundamental (which includes Certified Sales Professional-CSP training and certification) required upon hiring; Cicerone level one required within one (1) year of start date
Minimum two (2) years previous sales experience in beverage industry
Valid driver's license and auto insurance required
Preferred Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree preferred
Previous grocery or retail experience
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.
Classification: Outside Sales Exempt Reports to: District Manager
Columbia Distributing is one of the nation’s finest beer, cider, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverage distributors since 1935. With our primary hubs are located in Kent, WA and Canby, OR, we distribute some of the best known brands in the beverage business. Today Columbia Distributing employs nearly 3,000 people and covers more than 135,000 square miles across Oregon and Washington.
We were named “2015 Beer Wholesaler of the Year” by the leading beverage business trends magazine Market Watch. Columbia Distributing has also been named the winner of Beverage Wholesaler Magazine’s "Best Workforce Development Award" for 2025.
Our success is based on the deep-rooted tradition of delivering quality products, timely service and a genuine concern for customers’ needs. This is achieved by providing ongoing, sustainable opportunities and growth for our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders and communities. This national recognition is a powerful reflection of the effort we’re putting into developing our people, investing in leadership growth, and building a culture of continuous improvement. It’s also validation that what we’re doing internally is being noticed and celebrated across our industry.
For more information on Columbia Distributing and career opportunities, please visit www.coldist.com.
Offices: 27200 SW Parkway Ave, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070, US · 20301 59th Pl S, Kent, Washington 98032, US · 2525 SE 1st Ave, Canby, OR 97013, US · Kent, US
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