Sales Associate

Job description

Sales Associates 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 indep...