Sales Representative

BUNZL; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to earned wages

Pay card option

Flexible pay access

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

Job summary

Bunzl is seeking a sales-focused individual to develop and drive sales across bakery/produce, packaging, PPE, safety, sanitation and related plant supply markets. The role involves building client relationships, handling inquiries, managing accounts receivable, and coordinating with internal teams.

Ideal candidates have strong independent work ethic, willingness to relocate, and experience in relevant markets. Travel and ongoing professional development are expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in professional selling, marketing or business a plus.
• Telephone sales experience preferred.
• Must have practical sales experience in markets such as food/meat processing, industrial processing, plant operating supplies, PPE or related safety items.
• Previous experience selling in paper, packaging, janitorial/sanitation or food service distribution is preferred.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent customer service and ability to collaborate with a diverse team.
• Strong analytical, organizational and oral/written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience with IBM I-Series/AS/400 highly desired.
• Some travel with possible overnight stays.
• Must be willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sales calls to grow existing accounts and prospect new ones.
• Meet or exceed sales and margin goals.
• Provide outstanding customer service to build relationships and satisfaction.
• Implement and manage pricing strategies across accounts.
• Work with manufacturers' reps to sell promoted items.
• Attend sales meetings and coordinate with sales manager.
• Apply VIP selling techniques and methodologies.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication skills

MS Office

Relocate

Independently work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in professional selling, marketing or business

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

IBM I-Series/AS400

Job description

Description

The Sales Rep will be responsible for creating, developing and driving sales within the following target markets: bakery/produce/meat processing, industrial packaging, personal protection, safety equipment, sanitation, material handling and other plant supply needs. In addition to serving as a business development partner, candidate will build customer relationships, handle customer complaints and inquiries, manage accounts receivables, and effectively communicate with all appropriate internal departments/personnel.

This position is geared towards an individual that is highly motivated to progress through the selling ranks of BPD. Following profitable sales growth within this department, this position will be a candidate for relocation to a field sales position.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct sales calls to increase sales through existing accounts, while also prospecting and building business with new accounts

• Responsible for meeting or exceeding sales and margin goals

• Demonstrate outstanding customer service to build relationships and ensure customer satisfaction

• Implement and manage pricing strategies within all accounts

• Work with manufacturers' representatives to sell promoted items

• Attend sales meetings and meet with sales manager on a regular basis

• Utilize all appropriate VIP (Dimensions of Professional Selling) techniques and methodologies

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent,

• Bachelor's degree in professional selling, marketing or business a plus

• Telephone sales experience preferred

• Must have practical sales experience, preferably in at least one of the following markets: food/meat processing, industrial processing, plant operating supplies, personal protection equipment or related safety items

• Previous experience selling in a paper, packaging, janitorial/sanitation or food service distribution industry is preferred

• 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 oral/written communication skills

• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word and Excel required

• Experience with IBM I-Series/AS400 operating system highly desired

• Some travel is required; sometimes with overnight stays

• Must be willing to relocate

Get Paid When You Need It!

• Access to a portion of your earned wages before payday

• Convenient pay card option - no bank account required

• Take control of your finances with flexible pay access

The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop at 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

• Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.

Bunzl North America 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 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 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.

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