Columbia Distributing

Business Development Manager (Portfolio Manager) - Anchorage

Columbia Distributing  •  Anchorage, AK (Onsite)  •  23 hours ago
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Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

  1. Work with supplier representative to create annual business plan. Create and implement brand focus plan objectives to include company and supplier goals of volume, profit, distribution, display, promotions and marketing expense.
  2. Analyze available data sources and utilize data to drive improved performance within the sales teams and the retail trade.
  3. Work with supplier and sales teams on a consistent basis to ensure Focus plans are executed, achieved and training is performed.
  4. Work with and assist category management team to ensure brand objectives are met through the category management reset process.
  5. Actively participate in all sales meetings, promotional events and training sessions relevant to brand management.
  6. Serve as a primary conduit between retailers, field sales and senior management for all market intelligence.
  7. Develop and maintain positive, cooperative and team-orientated relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, retailers and others you come into contact with through your job.
  8. Manage inventory including brand forecasts as well as inventory expense versus budget.
  9. Market survey (MVP) program execution according to company standards.
  10. Maintain a high level of industry knowledge for beer and non-alcoholic beverages including education, Nielsen's, market share, trade journals, etc.
  11. Adhere to all state liquor laws and regulations.
  12. Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate department staff.
  13. Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned.
  14. Demonstrate behaviors consistent with those of the Company's Core Values at all times.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education/Training

  • Bachelor's degree
  • High School diploma or GED required

Licenses/Certifications

  • Valid driver's license and auto insurance required
  • Sales Fundamental, Certified Sales Professional (CSP) and trade math training required upon hiring

Experience

  • Minimum five (5) year previous sales experience
  • Minimum one (1) year industry specific experience

Knowledge/Skill

  • General knowledge of industry products
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
  • Experience with an AS400 system
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Bilingual preferred
  • Ability to build presentations and develop business reviews
  • Effective organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers
  • Demonstrate flexibility in overcoming problems and personalities
  • Strong leadership and team building skills
  • Demonstrate ability to focus and work cross functionally across many levels of organization

Physical Requirements

1. Lift, carry, push, pull up to 165 lbs.

2. Use arms, wrists, hands, grasp

3. Must be proficient in the use of industry tools including hand truck, six wheeler, manual pallet jack, box cutter etc.

OUR BENEFITS

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, RX
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Teladoc
  • Disability Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Family and Medical Leave Act
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick time

Pay Range


DOE

Benefits


Columbia Distributing offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 24/7 virtual care, paid vacation, sick and holiday time, and a 401(k) plan with company match. Additional offerings inclu

AAP/EEO Statement

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. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please contact the Human Resources Dept. at (425)251-9300 or email recruiting@coldist.com if you have questions regarding reasonable accommodations.
Columbia Distributing

About 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.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Wilsonville, Oregon
Year Founded
1935
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