Sales Support Representative

Location:

Portland, OR, US, 97230

Req ID: 12114

Work Location Type: In The Field

Date: Nov 24, 2025

Join us in the Wine industry on our RNDC Sales Team. As a Sales Support Representative, you will be responsible for collaborating with the Sales Lead/Inside Sales Representative to ensure their customers needs are met, including but not limited to sales presentations, collaboration on menus and programming, and will call deliveries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Solidifies strong customer relationships
Works with customer and Sales Lead to understand areas where support is needed and then provides this help (i.e. will calls, POS delivery, etc.)
Creates and/or delivers graphics orders & may display for customers at their accounts
Surveys the account for new menu & feature opportunities and presents promotional activities/material that will improve their representation in the account
Reports competitive activity and pricing as it occurs to immediate supervisor or Sales Lead
Attends meetings and trainings as scheduled to increase product knowledge
Assist as necessary in creating customer business building concepts to increase company share and volume
Utilizing pricing and promotion strategies, marketing opportunities, servicing, merchandising and category management skills
Communicating issues, opportunities, and market intelligence through effective written, electronic, and verbal means.
Covers open sales territory, as needed and as applicable, due to absence or vacation
This position could require the employee to work some nights, some weekends, and/or some holidays

Competencies:

Ability to identify growth opportunities within their accounts
Maintains administrative paperwork
Communicates effectively

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of products
Ability to read and interpret documents and to write routine reports and correspondence, and to speak effectively with customers and employees
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished (in written, oral, or diagram form)
Knowledge of Internet, Microsoft Office Suite software (such as Outlook, Word, Excel), order processing systems, cell phone time clock app, and the aptitude to learn new software
Possess a current valid state driver's license
Reliable personal vehicle to drive to customers throughout the day
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, repeatedly
Ability to stand, lift, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl

The role includes mileage reimbursement.

RNDC offers a complete Benefits Package including access to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account, and 401k.

New hires will accrue 80 vacation hours per year as well as 7 holidays per year (after one year 8). RNDC complies with all state and local laws where applicable.

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business with roots extending before Prohibition that has evolved into one of the nation’s largest wine and spirits wholesalers. Our success is grounded in our core values of Family, Service, Accountability, Honesty, and Professionalism. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture and workplace experience for individuals who want a career that makes them feel accomplished and engaged. RNDC values the health and well-being of our associates, inside and outside the office, offering dynamic health and wellness benefits that supply exceptional care and value. RNDC is geared toward growing our footprint and our people. Join our team of energetic professionals who believe in many happy hours and are experts in our craft.

Summary

RNDC is looking for a talented and energetic Sales Support Representatives to join our growing Sales team. The Sales Support Representative is responsible for collaborating with the Sales Lead/Inside Sales Representative to ensure their orders are properly delivered, merchandised, and priced. Assists with customer needs, submits replenishment orders, and builds good working relationships with account personnel.

In this role, you will

Assist customers with stocking shelves, resetting coolers, and creating displays for their purchased products
Solidify strong customer relationships
Work with customers to understand areas where support is needed and then provide this help (i.e. will calls, POS delivery, etc.)
Place prices and descriptive signs on product
Check account’s on hand inventory and submits replenishment orders to fill gaps
Prepare and maintain displays
Accurately sort, label, and store goods
Maintain merchandising reports
Survey the account for merchandising opportunities and presents promotional activities/material that will improve their representation in the store
Report competitive activity and pricing as it occurs to immediate supervisor
Cover open sales territory, as needed and as applicable, due to absence or vacation
This position could require the employee to work some nights, some weekends, and/or some holidays

What you bring to RNDC

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requires a current, valid state drivers license, and ability to meet vehicle insurance requirements as defined by the company.
Product knowledge applicable to wine and spirits industry.
Experience stocking shelves and understanding of how to create product displays.

What's in it for you

401(k) with company matching
Medical, dental and vision benefits*
Generous paid time off program – work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid parental leave
Paid caregivers leave
Fertility benefits
Paid training
Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays
Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates

*Participation in these programs is subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility

COVID-19 considerations:

We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams.

Bonus if you bring

Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industry
Industry certifications to include: CSW, CSS, WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, Sake Specialist

Republic National Distributing Company and National Distributing Company are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. This policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment.

RNDC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process, to the point of undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please email applicantaccommodation@rndc-usa.com.