Sales Representative - Redistribution R3 |Portland, OR

Bunzlcareers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Bunzlcareers seeks a Sales Representative based in the Portland area to drive sales and manage customer relationships in the Pacific Northwest. With a focus on both account management and new business development, candidates should have at least 2 years of sales experience. The role offers a competitive salary range of $75,000 to $100,000 and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of inside/outside sales experience required.
• Ability to travel within the designated geography 3-4 days a week.
• Self-starter with strong initiative and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through account management and new business development.
• Build and maintain customer relationships.
• Manage Accounts Receivables and handle customer inquiries.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship management

Planning and organization

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Results orientation

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

AS400

Job description

Job Category: Field Sales

Requisition Number: SALES020725

• Posted: May 5, 2026
• Full‑Time
• Remote

Locations

Clackamas, OR 97015, USA

Pay Range

$75,000 USD to $100,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

Description

As a Sales Representative for Bunzl Distribution, you will be accountable for meeting and exceeding sales targets while supporting our Redistribution segment in the Pacific Northwest Geography. You will drive sales through both account management and new business development. Your product mix will include a variety of disposable products including paper products, packaging, janitorial supplies, safety, sanitation and food service items. As part of our Redistribution segment, your customer base would include various distributors supplying food and disposable items to hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues and resorts.

In addition to serving as a business development partner, you will build customer relationships, handle customer complaints and inquiries, manage Accounts Receivables, and effectively communicate with all appropriate internal departments and support personnel. As a Sales Representative for Bunzl, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast‑paced and ever‑changing environment where attention to detail, a strong sense of urgency, initiative and drive are integral to achieving personal, professional and company goals.

This geography covers the Pacific Northwest. Ideal candidates will live near Portland, OR. While sales reps are considered residence based, they are expected to do day travel to their customers 3‑4 days per week so living within the listed geography is required.

Responsibilities

• Actively Foster Key Customer Relationships and Realize Future Growth Potential
• Daily sales calls with distributor reps
• Weekly Planning of Sales Act
• Monthly Recaps of Targeted Sales Priorities
• Contact customers to solicit orders, and establish new relationships
• Displays or demonstrates product, using samples or catalog, and emphasizes sellable features
• Attend required customer and company scheduled meeting
• Promote new products within existing customer base
• Establish and grow new accounts
• 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
• Grow territory with topline and bottom‑line results
• Participate in Industry Association Functions
• Work with outside vendors on new materials and new innovative packaging solutions with regards to packaging

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree - preferred
• Must have 2+ years of inside/outside sales experience
• Ability to effectively plan weekly and daily activity directed towards targeted sales opportunities with the account manager - including travel within the geography 3‑4 days per week
• Effectively develop knowledge and skill levels
• User level proficiency in a Windows operating environment including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Experience with AS400 is preferred
• Self‑starter who takes initiative and maintains excellent follow‑through and follow‑up
• Strong Results - Orientation and Sense of Urgency
• Work effectively in situations that involve change and/or competing demands
• Proficient handling of all confidential and time‑sensitive material
• High level of Personal Accountability
• Ability to Identify and Prioritize Key Initiatives
• Have and maintain a valid US driver's license

Benefits

• As a Sales Representative, this role will have a total compensation package of $65,000-125,000 (inclusive of competitive base salary and guaranteed commission component for the first 6 months) based on candidate experience, education & geography. After 6 months, you will transition to a traditional commission plan that is a mix of salary + commission.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance available to employees and eligible dependents starting the first day of the month after 30 days of employment (unless otherwise specified by a collective bargaining agreement).
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match of $0.75 per $1.00 contributed, up to 6% of eligible pay, available after 30 days.
• Paid time off, including:
  • 10 vacation days and 2 personal days annually (prorated in the first year based on hire date).
  • 40 hours of sick time per year (48 hours of sick leave per year if hired in WA, in accordance with Washington State law)
  • 6 paid national holidays and 2 floating holidays annually.

Equal Opportunity

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. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.