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Sales Associate

Salem, OR · On-site

$14 - $19/hr

Effectively sell, rotate and merchandise the Columbia Distributing portfolio in all assigned ... Manage inventory expenses in accordance with company policy. * Understand and assist with MVP ...

Columbia Distributing

Sales Associate

Pendleton, OR · On-site

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

Effectively sell, rotate and merchandise the Columbia Distributing portfolio in all assigned ... Manage inventory expenses in accordance with company policy. * Understand and assist with MVP ...

Columbia Distributing

Sales Associate

Albany, OR · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

Effectively sell, rotate and merchandise the Columbia Distributing portfolio in all assigned ... Manage inventory expenses in accordance with company policy. * Understand and assist with MVP ...

Columbia Distributing

Sales Associate

Wilsonville, OR · On-site

$14.50 - $19.75/hr

Effectively sell, rotate and merchandise the Columbia Distributing portfolio in all assigned ... Manage inventory expenses in accordance with company policy. * Understand and assist with MVP ...

Columbia Distributing

Sales Associate

Medford, OR · On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

Effectively sell, rotate and merchandise the Columbia Distributing portfolio in all assigned ... Manage inventory expenses in accordance with company policy. * Understand and assist with MVP ...

Columbia Distributing

Sales Associate - Combo

La Grande, OR · On-site

$13.25 - $18/hr

Effectively sell, rotate and merchandise the Columbia Distributing portfolio in all assigned ... Manage inventory expenses in accordance with company policy. * Understand and assist with MVP ...

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What is it like to work at Columbia Distributing?

Columbia Distributing is a family-owned business that prioritizes a collaborative and supportive work environment, emphasizing teamwork and open communication among employees.

The company operates a warehouse and distribution center, employing a diverse team of logistics professionals, sales representatives, and administrative staff who work together to deliver beverages to customers across the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Distributing's mission is to provide exceptional customer service and support to its clients, while also promoting a culture of safety and sustainability.

Working at Columbia Distributing may appeal to individuals who value a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, opportunities for career growth and development, and a sense of community and camaraderie among colleagues.

Do workers at Columbia Distributing get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
81% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Does Columbia Distributing pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
77% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

At Columbia Distributing, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
83% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from Columbia Distributing affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
85% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Columbia Distributing?

Most people get paid time off work.
97% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 82% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 18% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers at Columbia Distributing worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
69% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do Columbia Distributing workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it for Columbia Distributing workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
60% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Columbia Distributing?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
68% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do Columbia Distributing managers change schedules at the last minute?

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
39% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do jobs at Columbia Distributing spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
19% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Columbia Distributing?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
84% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is working at Columbia Distributing good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
35% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Columbia Distributing feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
42% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Columbia Distributing get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
73% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Columbia Distributing?

Most people feel stressed out here.
70% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Columbia Distributing enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
48% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Columbia Distributing recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
52% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Columbia Distributing?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Columbia Distributing?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 57% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people think Columbia Distributing’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
73% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Columbia Distributing is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
57% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
What other companies are hiring for Sales Manager jobs?
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Sales Rep - On Premise

Sales Rep - On Premise

Columbia Distributing Company

Tumwater, WA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Columbia Distributing rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

228th of 338 rated retail wholesalers

Job description

Summary

Sales Representatives are essential to Columbia Distributing's success. Each rep is responsible for advancing and securing beverage sales in the market, performs functions to secure new business accounts and facilitates the needs of the existing sales accounts. This is accomplished through territory planning, selling, merchandising and communicating the achievement of company and supplier objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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

Key Competencies

  • General knowledge of industry products
  • 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

Work Environment

This job operates in our accounts, mostly indoors with occasional outdoor work.

Physical Demands

  • Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 165 lbs.
  • Use arms, wrists, hands, grasp
  • Must be proficient in the use of industry tools including hand truck, six wheeler, manual pallet jack, box cutter, etc.
  • Drive

Position Type/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

  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Sales Fundamental (which includes Certified Sales Professional-CSP training and certification) required upon hiring; Cicerone level one required within one (1) year of start date
  • Minimum two (2) years previous sales experience in beverage industry
  • Valid driver's license and auto insurance required

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Previous grocery or retail 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: District Manager

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About Columbia Distributing

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In 2008, Columbia Distributing, Mt. Hood Beverage, and Gold River Distributing united to form Columbia Distributing as we know it today. With this merger and the 2018 acquisitions of Marine View Beverage and General Distributors, Inc., our company is now one of the country's largest malt beverage distributors. Size is not our only distinction, however. Columbia Distributing boasts an extensive selection of beverages, including craft beer, wine and spirits.

Industry

Food and beverage wholesalers

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Portland, OR, US

Year founded

1935

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