Chain Account Coordinator in Kent, Washington at Vehrs Distributing

General Responsibilities

Since 1983, Vehrs Distributing has been on a mission to create and deliver the finest premium wine and spirits portfolio in the Pacific Northwest. As we expand our offerings to include non-alcoholic beverages and reach more clients in the Western Washington region, we're looking for an experienced, results-driven Chain Support Coordinator. This position will provide support to the Chain Sales Team. Reporting to the Chain Account Manager, this role requires frequent travel throughout the territory and a strong presence in the local marketplace.

Essential Functions

1. Key Account Management

• Support strong relationships with buyers and decision-makers
• Support placements, features, and promotions

2. Revenue Growth & Distribution

• Identify growth opportunities within accounts
• Ensure consistent execution across all locations

3. Pricing & Program Execution

• Maintain consistency across multi-location accounts
• Monitor program performance and provide feedback via Execution Tracker

4. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with District Sales Managers to ensure field execution
• Coordinate with Operations on delivery and service needs
• Work with Commercial Operations on program structure and pricing
• Communicate needs and insights back to leadership

5. Planning & Forecasting

• Forecast volume and promotional activity
• Align forecasts with Portfolio and Purchasing teams
• Monitor account performance against plan

Skills & Qualifications

• Two (2) + years of experience in beverage/alcohol distribution, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or grocery preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of the Western Washington competitive landscape.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with vendors and internal teams.
• Competent with mobile devices, email, and basic computer applications.
• Ability to adhere to all safety protocols, including proper lifting techniques and warehouse safety standards of various retailers.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand and walk for long periods across large-format stores.
• Able to bend, kneel, reach, and climb ladders for shelf access.
• Able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds (cases, displays, POS).

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Sales, Marketing or related field preferred; equivalent sales/distribution experience considered.
• Wine/spirits knowledge required.

Compensation

This is a full time hourly position at $25/hour.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• This position starts at 80 hours of paid vacation per year. Our tiered accrual schedule increases based on seniority, capping at 160 hours after six years of service.
• 10 days of paid sick leave per year
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Participation in Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) and the WA Cares Fund (Long-Term Care).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vehrs Distributing is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Reasonable Accommodations

Vehrs Distributing is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please contact hr@vehrsinc.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.