Packaging Solutions Account Rep

Cool Pak Packaging Solutions

California (MO)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions provider is hiring a Packaging Solutions Account Rep in California. This role requires proven sales experience in the agriculture sector, focusing on developing sales within produce repackers and food processors. Responsibilities include promoting new products, managing customer relationships, and evaluating pricing strategies. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in outside sales, a high school diploma, and must be able to work independently while ensuring customer satisfaction. Excellent benefits include medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

5+ years of outside sales experience in packaging/labels to the produce industry.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Significant travel required.

Responsibilities

Promote new products within existing customer base.
Cold call new accounts to generate sales.
Provide timely sales forecasts to maintain inventory.
Evaluate pricing quarterly to protect margins.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Bilingual English-Spanish

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's in Marketing or Business

Job description

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Cool Pak Packaging Solutions provided pay range

This range is provided by Cool Pak Packaging Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Commission

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Talent Acquisition Partner at Bunzl NA (PACS Division)

Cool Pak, a Bunzl company, is hiring a Packaging Solutions Account Rep to join our team in California. Cool Pak is part of Bunzl's Agriculture Group, providing quality produce packaging, supplies, and technology to the produce grower industry. If you have a passion for Packaging and Label Sales and are looking for a company with a positive and collaborative environment with excellent benefits, you have found the right place!

The Packaging Solutions Account Rep will have proven sales experience in the agriculture industry and is interested in going to the next level. This position will be responsible for creating, developing, and driving sales within the following target markets: Produce re-packers, Food Processors and Distribution Accounts. In addition to serving as a business development partner, the Sales Representative will build customer relationships, handle customer complaints and inquiries, and effectively communicate with all appropriate internal departments.

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. We provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and their aptitude.

Responsibilities:

Promote new products within existing customer base
Cold call new accounts
Increase current product penetration within current customers
Sell into existing accounts value‑added products: custom print packaging, industrial bags, high end flexible packaging, clamshells, corrugated, packaging machinery, labels, RPC labels, soaker pads, stretch wrap, etc.
Take all “walk in” customers, answer questions and evaluate opportunities
Provide timely and accurate sales forecast to operational team to ensure inventory levels are up‑to‑date
Evaluate pricing every quarter to ensure and protect margins
Participate in industry association functions, including attendance at industry trade shows to promote products
Work with management to develop independent distributor and sales representative relationships
Identify public relations opportunities
Work with management to develop marketing communications, including marketing collateral, promotional items, direct mail and websites
Assist in the development of new designs and projects, along with continued product improvement
Work with outside vendors on new materials and new innovative packaging solutions with regards to produce packaging

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor's degree in Professional Selling, Marketing or Business a plus
Must have 5+ years of outside sales experience selling packaging and labels to the produce industry
Required to work independently with minimal supervision
Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to work in a team setting with a diverse group of employees, managers and outside parties
Exceptional analytical, organizational and communication skills
Ability to utilize acceptable mathematical skills
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word and Excel required
Significant travel is required, sometimes with overnight stays
Bilingual English - Spanish is a plus

Cool Pak's salary range is 75k-95k plus future commission eligibility based on experience, education, and geographic location.

So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.

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 sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

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

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Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Packaging & Containers Manufacturing

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