Sales Associate - Red Bull - Kent, WA

Sales Associate - Red Bull - Kent, WA

Columbia Distributing

Sales Associates are responsible for accomplishing sales, merchandising, and distribution goals by assisting the execution of business objectives and company initiatives. The role supports Red Bull portfolio within assigned accounts, ensuring optimal product availability and brand presence.

• Effectively sell, rotate, and merchandise the Red Bull portfolio in all assigned accounts.
• Accomplish sales and distribution goals by supporting company objectives and initiatives.
• Provide route relief for Sales Representatives as scheduled.
• Manage inventory expenses in accordance with company policy.
• Interact respectfully with inter‑company departments, suppliers, and customers.
• Maintain a high level of industry knowledge:
  Red Bull, CSDs, trends, market share, etc.
• Utilize Columbia University for Professional Education (CUPE) courses to improve effectiveness.
• Monitor competitive activity and communicate strategies.
• Maintain appropriate themed programs to meet supplier and company standards.
• Submit all required reporting, pre‑plans, trackers, surveys, market surveys (MVPs), expense reports, mileage log, etc., by the required due date.
• Understand and assist with MVP Standards.
• Adhere to all state liquor laws and regulations.
• Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company’s Core Values at all times.

• General knowledge of industry products.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Effective organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers.

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Sales Fundamental (including CSP training and certification) required upon hiring.

• Minimum one (1) year previous industry experience preferred.

Pay Range: $22.50 – $23.50 per hour.

Additional compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, certification, and location.

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• 80 hours of vacation per year.
• 7–8 days of paid holidays per year (depending on location).
• Eligibility for incentives/bonuses.

Work indoors with occasional outdoor work. Physical demands include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 165 lbs. Must use industry tools (hand truck, six‑wheeler, manual pallet jack, box cutter, etc.) and be able to drive a vehicle.

This is a full‑time position. Days and hours will vary.

Entry level

Full-time

Sales and Business Development

Food and Beverage Services

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.