Sales Rep - Red Bull - Longview, WA

Key Responsibilities

• Execute against all sales and distribution goals by adhering to the monthly, quarterly, and annual business objectives and company initiatives
• Maximize distribution, displays, and promotions for all new and existing products in all channels of the business
• Manage inventory expenses to company policy
• Track and monitor all monthly Red Bull brand goals and objectives
• Work with district manager to execute and track all company and supplier goals to include volume, profit, distribution, and promotional activity
• Effectively sell, rotate, and merchandise the Columbia Distributing portfolio in all assigned accounts
• Aid and attend all sales meetings, promotional events, and company events/functions
• Maintain a high level of industry knowledge: Red Bull, beer, non-alcohol, food journals, trends, market share, etc.
• Participate in store resets, representing the company in a professional manner
• Provide exceptional customer service and follow through, while developing rapport with assigned accounts
• Maintain positive, cooperative, and team-oriented relationships with those you interact with while working
• Adhere to all state liquor laws and regulations
• Submit all required reporting, preplans, trackers, surveys, market surveys (MVP’s), expense reports, mileage logs, etc.
• Monitor competitive activity and communicate strategies
• Conduct promotions in assigned accounts monthly as required
• Have a minimum visibility in assigned accounts equal or greater to competition
• Complete all other tasks of projects as assigned

Key Competencies

• General knowledge of industry products
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• 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

• This job operates in our accounts, mostly indoors with occasional outdoor work.
• Physical Demands: Lift/Carry 50lbs, Push/Pull up to 100 lbs, Bend/Stoop/Crouch/Squat, Use Arms/Wrists/Hands/Grasp, Climb Stairs/Ladder, Work Indoors and Outdoors, Drive, Operate Equipment

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

• Bachelor's degree
• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum two (2) years previous sales experience
• Minimum one (1) year previous beverage industry experience