Portfolio Sales Executive-Outside Accounts

Bunzlcareers; Electoral Area A; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunzl Canada Inc. is seeking a dynamic Portfolio Sales Executive to expand share-of-wallet within existing accounts. You will use data-driven insights to prioritize opportunities, promote own-brand products, and build long-term client relationships.

Collaboration with marketing and product teams, CRM discipline, and strong execution are essential to meet sales targets and drive category expansion. The role emphasizes consultative selling, strategic account planning, and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in business, Marketing, related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years in an outside sales or account management role, preferably within a B2B environment.
• Experience in a distribution environment an asset.

Responsibilities

• Account Growth: Identify and prioritize opportunities to drive share-of-wallet in existing accounts through well-defined account penetration plans.
• Drive Brand Strategy: Drive awareness, education, and adoption of own-brand and national branded products to meet penetration targets.
• Client Relationship Management: Build strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders within accounts.
• Market and Customer Analysis: Conduct research to understand customer needs, preferences, and industry trends to position products effectively.
• Sales Strategy Implementation: Develop and execute tailored sales plans to achieve revenue and margin goals.
• Collaboration: Partner with marketing and product teams to align campaigns, promotions, and training with sales objectives.
• Reporting and Metrics: Maintain accurate records in CRM and provide updates on pipeline health and progress against goals.

Skills

Consultative selling

Relationship building

Account management

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in business/Marketing or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Job Category: Field Sales

Requisition Number: CANTE022248

• Posted : August 31, 2026
• Full-Time
• Salary : $100,000 CAD per year

Locations

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British Columbia Remote, BC, CAN

Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Portfolio Sales Executive to drive revenue and margin growth by expanding share-of-wallet within existing accounts. The ideal candidate will excel in consultative selling, leveraging data-driven insights to prioritize opportunities and execution of well-defined account penetration strategies. Key responsibilities include promoting own-brand and preferred national brand products, building long-term client relationships, and aligning sales plans with customer needs and industry trends. The role requires strong collaboration with marketing and product teams, disciplined CRM management, and a proactive approach to achieving sales targets through category expansion and a high level of execution against sales initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Account Growth: Identify and prioritize opportunities to drive share-of-wallet in existing accounts through well-defined account penetration plans. Leverage internal data and insights to prioritize opportunities based on key target customer verticals and maximum return on time invested.
• Drive Brand Strategy: Drive awareness, education, and adoption of our own brand and preferred national branded products to meet account penetration targets. Demonstrate strong understanding of own-brand positioning and articulate value to customers.
• Client Relationship Management: Build strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders within accounts. Demonstrate commitment to consultative selling in service to client goals. Ensure customers are aware of all service access points and recognize the benefits associated with leveraging our online ordering platforms for transactional ordering.
• Market and Customer Analysis: Conduct research to understand customer needs, preferences, and industry trends to position our products effectively. Develop operation knowledge of key customer verticals and leverage insights to shape selling strategy,
• Sales Strategy Implementation: Develop and execute tailored sales plans to achieve revenue and margin goals. Execute and disposition targeted category and brand plays as identified by the business. Consistently apply the Bunzl sales process and methodology and refine your selling approach to
• Collaboration: Partner with marketing and product teams to align campaigns, promotions, and training efforts with sales objectives.
• Reporting and Metrics: Maintain accurate records in CRM and provide regular updates on pipeline health and progress against goals. Consistently evaluate current business, sales pipeline and business risks to ensure and gaps to goal are mitigated.

Qualifications

Education:

Diploma or degree in business, Marketing, related field or equivalent experience.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years in an outside sales or account management role, preferably within a B2B environment. Experience in a distribution environment an asset.

• Ability to establish and leverage strong internal and external relationships to uncover new opportunities.
• Able to navigate complex business networks, collaborating with stakeholders to create value-driven solutions.
• Ability to identify and develop creative solutions to meet customer needs and solve challenges.
• Use industry knowledge and critical thinking to recommend tailored approaches.
• Take calculated risks to drive business success and differentiate from competitors.
• Develop and nurture long-term customer relationships to build trust and loyalty.
• Adapt communication and approach to align with different customer personalities and business needs.
• Acts as a strategic partner to customers, providing insights and solutions that drive mutual success.

Performance Metrics

• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets for existing account growth.
• Increase penetration of own brand products within assigned accounts by a specified percentage.
• Maintain a high customer retention rate.
• Ensure timely and accurate CRM updates with key customer interactions and pipeline progress.

Bunzl Canada Inc. (bunzlcanada.ca ) provides the food and retail packaging, cleaning and hygiene products and equipment, safety and industrial supplies which keep over 58,000 Canadian businesses running optimally, every day. We bring our customers the advantage of global sourcing, product innovation and national scale combined with responsive local service and deep category expertise. Bunzl Canada is a certified Great Place to Work. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and positive working environment for all employees so that they experience a strong sense of belonging, while developing individually and professionally.Bunzl Canada is an operating company ofBunzl plc (BNZL.L), a FTSE100 company listed on the London Stock Exchange. With 27,000 employees in over 30 countries, our global presence spans the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the UK and Ireland. At Bunzl, you'll findUnlimited Potential Your Career - Our Future!

Bunzl Canada has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is our established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.