Business Development Rep - Red Bull

Columbia Distributing

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Everett, Washington

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Business Development Representative will execute sales and distribution goals by managing customer relationships, building displays, and performing store resets. They are responsible for analyzing market potential, monitoring competitive activity, and reporting on customer needs to management.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. You are proficient with Microsoft Office suite and possess excellent selling, communication, and negotiation skills. You can establish, develop, and maintain positive business relationships and achieve sales targets.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Office suite

Job Description

Summary

Worker will perform sales and distribution goals by executing against monthly, quarterly, and annual business objectives and company/supplier initiatives. Submit required paperwork and administrative duties of a BDR. Monitor competitive activity and communicate results to supervisor and beverage District Managers. Create new store schematics or account promotions as well as participate in store resets. Provide route relief for absent sales team as needed. Actively work the trade with assigned Sales Reps and District Managers. Support sales force with display builds and sales take product delivery.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Present, promote and sell products/services using prepared sales documents and pricing promotions
  • Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs
  • Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships
  • Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
  • Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule
  • Analyze the territory/market's potential, track sales and status reports
  • Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
  • Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends
  • Continuously improve through feedback

Key Competencies

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Effective organizational and time management skills
  • Strong analytical and project management skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
  • Excellent selling, communication, and negotiation skills

People Management

None

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Physical Demands

  • Lift/Carry and Push/Pull up to 165lbs.
  • Bend/stoop/crouch/squat/use arms/wrists/hands/grasp
  • Use of industry tools: hand truck, six-wheeler, manual pallet jack, box cutter
  • Work indoors and outdoors
  • Must be able to drive and operate a vehicle

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, days and hours of work vary and may include weekends.

Travel

Ability to travel throughout the day for visits to customer accounts. Occasional overnight travel may occur

Required Education and Experience

  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Valid driver's license and auto insurance required -- position is subject to Fleet Safety Policy
  • Minimum of 18 years of age

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of related experience
  • Supplier or brewery 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: Business Development Manager

Columbia Distributing

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.
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