Director of Sales (TSN West)

Bunzl Distribution NA; Frederick (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

401K with company match

Colorado Healthy Families and Workdays

Job summary

Bunzl Distribution NA seeks a Director of Sales, West to lead our West-based Regional Sales Managers and grow sales with convenience retail and wholesale distribution customers. The role requires strategic leadership, strong relationship management, and a track record of exceeding sales targets across the Convenience Channel. Travel up to 50% across the continental U.S.

is expected. Candidates should reside in/near Denver, CO or within reasonable commuting distance, with a Bachelor's degree

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales leadership delivering high quality results across convenience channel.
• Deep knowledge of the Convenience Store Channel with retail/distributor experience.
• Proven ability to hire, train and develop a high performing sales team.

Responsibilities

• Direct people leadership of 2-4 Regional Sales Managers
• Grow existing business by advising West customers and expanding penetration
• Lead team meetings and cross-functional collaboration to drive revenue and margin
• Manage key accounts and travel as needed across the continental U.S.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic accounts

Team leadership

Negotiation

Travel 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

At TSN (a Bunzl company), we help convenience store wholesalers and retailers keep their businesses running by delivering the products they need, when they need them. From foodservice disposables and retail packaging to sanitation supplies and everyday essentials, we partner with leading manufacturers and suppliers to bring value to our customers every day.

The Director of Sales, West is responsible for managing sales efforts, and leading our west based Regional Sales Managers while maintaining/growing sales with our customers in convenience retail, and wholesale distribution.

Candidates must reside in, or within reasonable commuting distance of, one of the following metropolitan areas: Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Salt Lake City, UT or Portland, OR.

At Bunzl, we know that our employees are our number one asset. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business and we provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and their aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Direct people leadership of 2-4 Regional Sales Managers
• Nurture and grow existing business relationships by serving as a strategic adviser to decision makers within our West customer base
• Responsible for leading a culture of continuous development, teamwork, customer focus and strong sales results
• Lead regular team and cross functional meetings to facilitate discussion and the sharing of innovative ideas and best practices related to growing sales revenue and margin
• Collaborate on major account activities with assigned representatives to increase/maintain volume and product penetration
• Responsible for day-to-day sales activity and achievement of revenue goals through the delivery of sales pipelines, forecasts, and pricing
• Deep understanding of the sales processes with the ability to engage the team in setting and achieving sales goals
• Personally manage a small number of key Convenience Retail Chain Accounts
• Flexibility to frequently travel throughout the continental U.S
• Industry trade show, company and customer meeting planning
• Regular participation with team customer meetings, providing support and leadership for team members and customers
• Communicate and coordinate with internal staff (Purchasing, Customer Service, Accounting and Merchandising) to maximize customer satisfaction
• Travel required for periodic mandatory company meetings, to include overnight stays

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business related field
• Proven track record as a sales leader for 5+yrs of delivering high-quality results, including consecutively exceeding past sales goals
• Deep knowledge of the Convenience Store Channel within and experience selling into retail and distributors strongly preferred
• People leadership experience, including the ability to hire, train and develop a high preforming sales team alongside ability to retrain proven sales producers
• Able to multi-task, work, and prioritize based on daily priorities and workload
• Extensive Convenience Channel key account management experience
• A dynamite problem solver and project manager. You’re always thinking (at least) one step ahead
• Demonstrated record of achievement throughout selling career
• Strong verbal, negotiating and communication skills. Resilient in the face of tough conversations
• Strong customer-centric, relationship and retention ability
• Ability to foster teamwork with peers in all cross functional departments
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Colorado salary range: $120K-$150K per year based on experience, education and geographic location; annual bonus program

The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
• 401K with generous company match
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law, as applicable, such as leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
• Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.

Bunzl accepts ongoing applications.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non‑Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl North America operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… your career, our future.

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities