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Sales Rep - Combo

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $56,700.00 - $98,600.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
basic life insurance
401k plan
Paid vacation
Paid holidays

Job Description

Columbia Distributing is a well-established beverage distribution company known for its comprehensive portfolio of beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and related products. As a leader in the beverage distribution industry, Columbia Distributing prides itself on its commitment to excellence, customer satisfaction, and fostering meaningful relationships with both suppliers and customers. The company operates with a strong focus on innovation, market analysis, and community involvement. Employees at Columbia Distributing are valued for their expertise, dedication, and ability to contribute to the company’s ongoing success. The organization provides a supportive work environment designed to promote professional growth and effective collaboration across various departments.
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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • sales fundamental training and certification required upon hiring
  • Cicerone level one certification required within one year of start date
  • minimum two years previous sales experience in beverage industry
  • valid driver’s license and auto insurance
  • proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
  • ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 165 lbs.
  • must be proficient in the use of industry tools including hand truck, six wheeler, manual pallet jack, box cutter
  • excellent oral and written communication skills
  • effective organizational and time management skills
  • ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • sales fundamental training including Certified Sales Professional-CSP upon hiring
  • Cicerone level one certification within one year of start date
  • minimum two years previous sales experience in beverage industry
  • 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

Job Duties

  • 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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